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Mini Grant Application Form - FY27

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APPLICANTS MUST EMAIL AN INTENT TO APPLY TO GRANTS@CHESAPEAKECROSSROADS.ORG before beginning the application. ~ WE RECOMMEND that you copy this page and prepare your answers in a Word document ahead of time, then return to the form to cut and paste in your responses and upload supporting materials. Submit everything all at once. IMPORTANT: When you submit your application, you will see a confirmation page on your computer. You will also get an emailed copy of this application once your submission has been successfully delivered.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Legal Name of Applicant Organization:*

FEI #*

Project Contact Name and Title*

Title First Last

Organizational Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Mailing Address for Official Grant Correspondence*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Organizational Website*

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Title of Project or Program*

Brief Description of the Grant Proposal*

Deliverables/ Products

List up to 3 primary deliverables or products. (One deliverable is fine! If more deliverables are proposed, please attach a narrative as a supplemental file attachment)

Deliverable/ Product #1*

Deliverable/ Product #2

Deliverable/ Product #3

Project Timeline

Provide a timeline for project implementation including any notable milestones. (If more milestones are proposed, please attach a narrative as a supplemental file attachment)

Start Date: (Month/ Year)*

Milestone One*

Month/ Year*

Milestone Two

Month/ Year

Milestone Three

Month/ Year

End Date: (Month/ Year)*

Key Team Members

List up to 3*

Name

Title or Role

List key consultants and staff that will be responsible for project implementation. Team members that are being paid using CCHA grant funds (NOT from the MATCH) should be listed first

Upload Resumes or Qualifications*

If you have multiple resumes, please combine them into one file to upload here. Total size of all files for this section not to exceed 5 MB

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, jpg, jpeg, docx, png, xls, xlsx, csv, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Collaboration or Partners

If this program includes collaboration with other CCHA partners, please list them here.

List up to 3

Partner Name

Role

Upload letters of commitment or support if available*

If you have multiple letters of commitment, please combine them into one file to upload here. Total size of all files for this section not to exceed 5 MB

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, jpg, jpeg, docx, png, xls, xlsx, csv, Max. file size: 5 MB.

SELECTION CRITERIA

How will you measure success or track the results and impact of your project?*

What is the intended or anticipated audience for the project and with whom do you hope to engage or inspire?*

For example: Age range or “generation”, locals vs. tourists, students, high school interns, underserved or marginalized populations, EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Consistency and Relevance with Management/ Strategic Plans

This project or event will highlight the following CCHA interpretive themes

Applicable Themes*

Crossroads of Place

Crossroads of Culture

Crossroads of Struggle for Equality and Freedom

Crossroads of Social Change

Check all that apply

This project or event directly supports the NEW Six-Year Action Plan FY27-FY32 by supporting the following goals

Applicable Goals*

Tourism Impact – Attracting visitors, encouraging heritage tourism, and increasing awareness of the region

Community Engagement – Building meaningful connections through partnerships, education, volunteerism, and public participation

Sustainability – Creating lasting benefits through preservation, stewardship, organizational capacity, or long-term community impact

Check all that apply

Special Priorities for FY27 Grant Funding

Launch or take place during Maryland Day Celebration 2027

Highlights a commemorative event or anniversary (America 250, Railroads 200, Maryland’s 400th, other?)

Results in the installation of a permanent historic marker or interpretive sign

Check all that apply

Is this project urgent or does it have a timeliness factor? If so, explain why the work can only be accomplished if funded during this FY27 cycle?

Anything else you would like to share about your project and why it should receive funding at this time?

BUDGET

A) CCHA grant funds requested*

Not to exceed $5,000

Please enter a number from 100 to 5000.

B) Total Match Proposed*

Cash and in kind combined– must be equal to or more than the CCHA grant funds requested

Please enter a number from 100 to 5000.

C) Total Project Cost

A + B = C

Budget Template

Download the Budget Template

Download the Budget Template File → RENAME THE FILE to create your own editable version of the Microsoft Excel file (can also be opened in Google Sheets) → Fill in the highlighted cells, including your requested mini-grant amount and matching funds— Totals and match calculations will update automatically. When ready, upload your completed budget to the application form.

Upload your completed Budget Form here*

Total size of all files for this section not to exceed 5 MB

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: xls, xlsx, csv, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Documentation of Match

If you have documentation supporting the source and availability your match, such as a letter of commitment, upload those files here Total size of all files for this section not to exceed 5 MB

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, jpg, jpeg, docx, png, xls, csv, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Are you requesting funding upfront (up to 40% of the request)?*

Note that requesting this will not adversely impact your application.

Yes

Please share why advance support is being requested*

ORGANIZATIONAL & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Organizational Documents*

Please include your mission statement, a current Board of Directors list, proof of Nonprofit status if applicable, copies of your articles of incorporation, bylaws, and a certificate of good standing from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Total size of all files for this section not to exceed 5 MB

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, jpg, jpeg, docx, png, xls, csv, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Supplemental Information

While not required, if you have additional documents that will better help the reviewers better understand your project, and its potential, such as photos, contracts, preliminary estimates, etc., feel free to include them here.) Total size of all files for this section not to exceed 5 MB

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, jpg, jpeg, docx, png, xls, csv, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Letters of Support

While not required, if you have a letter of support from a partner organization, elected official or other outside party with interest in the project, please upload them here. Total size of all files for this section not to exceed 5 MB

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, jpg, jpeg, docx, png, xls, csv, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Consent & Certification*

By checking this box, I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate and correct, I am legally authorized by the applicant organization to sign agreements on their behalf, and I have read the grant guidelines and agree to execute them should funding be awarded. In signing this application, I hereby agree that this application is being submitted with electronic signatures and shall be valid and binding.

Applicant Signature*

Date*

Print Applicant’s Name*

First Last

Title*

Helpful Links

Need the CCHA or MHAA Logos?

Download the Chesapeake Crossroads Logo
Download the MHAA Logo

Does your project include an Interpretive Sign?

Anne Arundel County offers these helpful guidelines. We ask our grantees to follow these as closely as possible.

Ready to CLOSE your Mini-Grant?

CLICK HERE To submit your final report and invoice (new form and link under construction) Download the old Mini-Grant Final Report Form (.docx)

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Mini Grant Application Form - FY27

APPLICANT INFORMATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Deliverables/ Products

Project Timeline

Key Team Members

Collaboration or Partners

SELECTION CRITERIA

Consistency and Relevance with Management/ Strategic Plans

BUDGET

Budget Template

ORGANIZATIONAL & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Helpful Links

Need the CCHA or MHAA Logos?

Does your project include an Interpretive Sign?

Ready to CLOSE your Mini-Grant?

Grant-Writing 101

Grant-Writing 201

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