Wild Wonder Project Micro Grant

Application Process

1. Preparation Phase
- Carefully review all grant information
- Download the Project Micro Grant Application Worksheet (PDF or Word format)
- Draft and polish your responses in the worksheet
- Gather all required supporting materials

2. Submit Online Application
- Transfer information from worksheet to online form at designated application portal
- Submit before deadline (5pm Pacific)
- Note: Applications cannot be edited after submission

Required Application Materials

1. Contact Information
- Name, email, phone

2. Project Location
- Geographic region: city, state, province, district, or region
- Example format: Fresno, CA, USA (medium-sized city in agricultural region of central California)

3. Nature Journaling Background & Experience (Limit: 300 words)
- Explain experience with nature journaling
- Describe teaching/sharing nature journaling with others
- Explain why you are qualified to lead this project
- Explain why you need grant support

4. Project Summary (1-2 sentences)
- Brief overview of the project

5. Project Narrative (Limit: 500 words)
- What you will do (action items)
- Who your work will reach (audience)
- How you will publicize the project
- Collaboration details (if applicable with groups, organizations, schools)

6. Timeline (Limit: 250 words)
- Detailed timeline supporting narrative
- Demonstrate completion within required 9-month timeframe
- Closely aligned to Project Narrative

7. Metrics (Limit: 200 words)
- Anticipated number of people reached
- How you will measure impact, reach, and outcome

8. References
- Two professional references
- Each reference should include: name, email address, cell phone number, time zone
- References must be familiar with applicant's nature journaling work and ability to lead project
- References must be prepared to discuss support for application

9. Budget
- Detailed budget with all projected costs
- Total amount requested for grant

10. Financial or In-Kind Contributions (Limit: 100 words)
- List any donated funds, time, materials, or space
- Note: Successful applications always include some time or material commitment from applicant

11. Amount of Grant Requested
- Specify exact amount ($300-$1,250)

12. Growth and Service Questions (Limit: 300 words)
- Why do you want to do this project?
- How will this project support your own growth?
- How will this project help you serve your community?

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications will be disqualified
• Applications cannot be edited after submission
• One application per person per grant cycle
• Cannot submit both Project and Club Grant in same calendar year
• Do not resubmit rejected applications from previous rounds
• Decision notification sent 5-6 weeks after application deadline
• All decisions are final