1. NGCP Mini-Grant Overview Indiana Girls Collaborative Project

2. NGCP Mini-Grants NGCP Mini-grants are awarded to girl- serving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs to support collaboration, address gaps and overlaps in service, and share exemplary practices.

3. Who Can Apply? At least two programs from different organizations must collaborate together All programs/organizations must be registered in the Program Directory The lead program must be located in the Collaborative region currently offering mini-grant funding

4. Mini-Grant Project Design Preference is given to projects that include: Innovative project designs New program collaborations Use of exemplary practices Evaluation methods Projects must last longer than offering a one day event.

5. How to Apply Apply on the NGCP website Must have a registered program in an active Collaborative region to access the application Approximately 35-40 minutes to complete the application www.ngcproject.org/mini-grants

6. Mini-Grant Application Resources Online resources include: HowTo Instructions and Video Tutorial Exemplary Practices, Project ideas, and Measurable Objectives Sample Application Mini-Grant Rubric used by reviewers Evaluation Requirements and Reporting Form Mini-grants FAQ More information at www.ngcproject.org/mini-grants

7. INGCP Mini-Grants Announce Date: September 1, 2013 Open Date: September 15, 2013 Close Date: October 15, 2013 Review & Select Locally: November 15, 2013 NGCP Approval & Contract: December 15, 2013 Check Issued: January 10, 2014 For more information about INGCP mini-grants, please contact: Bev Bitzegaio: Bev.Bitzegaio@indstate.edu Patricia Crouch: pcrouch@indiana.edu Camille Warren: camwarre@iupui.edu