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NEED HELP?

The MCLA-IAH team understands how difficult navigating a mini-grant proposal, application, and executing a project can be for students who may not have experience doing so prior. To aid in this process, the institute has several measures in place to help you throughout all steps of the process. This page is a main hub to answer all of your FAQs and navigate you along the way - from application to finished product.

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THE APPLICATION

The application process for a mini-grant can be an intimidating one, but we at MCLA-IAH have done our best to alleviate this stress by outlining guidelines and criteria clearly. However, if you need more support, here are some more resources for you to use as inspiration for writing your mini-grant proposal.

Past Mini-Grant Application Samples (for reference - please DO NOT copy)

Application Sample 1

Application Sample 2

Application Sample 3

Additionally, if you have any more questions or need guidance regarding your mini-grant proposal, we invite you to attend our mini-grant webinar!

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Wednesday, October 7th 6:30pm-7:30pm via TEAMS

As artists and humanitarians, it is essential to be able to advocate for yourself and fund your practice through whatever means available; often these funds are most accessible through grants. From the perspective of MCLA-IAH Mini-Grantee, Declan McDermott, this workshop informs students on how to write a mini-grant for MCLA-IAH. He discusses the steps of fully realizing a grant project idea, writing a budget, and developing your proposal, while also addressing questions students may have specifically about the IAH application process. Although geared towards MCLA-IAH mini-grants, provides students with resources and guidance that can be applied to other grant proposals and applications in the student’s future.

View the How to Write a Mini-Grant Resource Guide.

If you have any other questions regarding the application process for the IAH mini-grant program, please contact Declan McDermott (dm0849@mcla.edu).

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EXECUTING YOUR IDEA

Because mini-grant projects can span such a wide range of ideas, from speaker panels to field trips and even to art installations, each mini-grantee's needs will be unique. However, here are some resources that at the very least can guide you towards success.

Keeping Track of Your Budget

Template (to copy and use)

Creating an Itinerary

Template (to copy and use)

Purchasing Supplies

Sample Purchase Request

Template (to copy and use)

Reserving a Campus Space

Non-Classroom Request Form

Classroom Request Form

Creating a Timeline

Sample Timeline

Template (to copy and use)

Paying Your Staff

Contract Services Link (to be filled out by staff)

If you have any other questions regarding your mini-grant project, please contact Erica Barreto (Erica.Barreto@mcla.edu).