This is a classroom activity for the American

Center

The Small Grants Program seeks to help the people of Myanmar

by supporting local organizations that identify, respond to, and
advocate for the needs of their communities.

All types of projects will be considered, but a successful grant

application will include the following:
• A clearly defined need that takes into account the input of
local people;
• Focused objectives, a detailed work plan, and a clear
timeline;
• Broad participation in the community;
• Networking and advocacy activities;
• Monitoring and evaluation activities that include community
feedback;
• An indication of the long-term impact of the project;
• A reasonable budget (Average grant size is $9,500. Cost-
sharing is viewed favorably).

Please note that charitable donations are outside the scope of this
program. As a general rule, grants are not for infrastructure
projects; however, exceptions may be made if the program also
includes compelling activities that build the capacity of local
organizations and promote their broader integration into society.

Please complete this application on the computer and email

it to me by 26th of February. A committee reviews all
applications, and successful applicants will be notified
approximately one month after the application deadline. Funding is
usually available a short time after that. Please keep these dates
in mind when planning your projects.

An application form and detailed budget appendix are attached.

Please answer each question as best as you can in the space
provided. Additional pages may be used, but we prefer concise
applications. We are happy to answer any questions about the
application process, but we cannot offer advice about your specific
proposal. We prefer to receive questions and completed
applications by email at Opackide@state.gov However; you may
also bring it to class on February 28th, typed in and printed:

Information, education and Communication Writing for the Non-

profit Community
Teaneck Classroom
American Center School
Yangon, Myanmar

We look forward to receiving your application.

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GRANT APPLICATION FORM

The application must be submitted in English. Please type or print neatly.

________________________________________________________________________
Name of the project:

________________________________________________________________________
Name of the organization (in English):

________________________________________________________________________
Name of the organization (in original language):

________________________________________________________________________
Address:

________________________________________________________________________
Phone and fax numbers; e-mail address:

______________________________________________________________________
Represented by (name, title; please attach CVs for the people who will be
engaged in the project):

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Project Summary:
(In 4-6 sentences, explain why this project is important. What is the core
problem? What is the positive outcome you want to see? Also, list
approximately 3 objectives that you hope to achieve. At least one should
be something that can be measured later on, and one should be a
goal/ideal that is more difficult to measure. Think “big picture.”)

1.

2.

3.

_______________________________________________________________________
Target Community:
(What community is your organization targeting? Be as specific as
possible. How many people will directly benefit from this project? Are
there other stakeholders in your project?)

________________________________________________________________________
Project Location:
(Where will the project be implemented? State the geographic location
(for example, state/division, city, township) as well as the physical
location (for example, school, meeting hall) where the activities will be
held.)

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Detailed Project Description:
(Provide details about what activities you will conduct. What resources
does your organization have? Resources include the talents/skills of your
organization’s members, previous experience, and access to information.
Provide CVs of any technical experts who will provide training. Have you
consulted with the local community? How will they participate in this
project?)

6
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Project Timeline:
(List start/finish dates, reporting dates, and dates for important steps.
Keep in mind that successful projects receive funding approximately one
month after the deadline.)

7
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Project Evaluation:
(What indicators will you use to measure the success of your project?
Can the project continue on its own after the grant ends?)

________________________________________________________________________
Background on the Organization:
(Describe when and why your organization was founded. List the key
officers in your organization and their roles. Attach CVs if necessary. List
any previous grants that you have received.)

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Amount requested:

FEC
_______________________________________________________________________
Budget Summary:
(Miscellaneous spending is not allowed. Every item has to be categorized.
Cost sharing is not a requirement, but will be viewed favorably. Please
note that any cost sharing must be explicitly stated in the detailed
budget, and must be accounted for during the project.)

Budget Category Amount

1. Personnel
2. Travel
3. Equipment
4. Supplies
5. Contractual
6. Construction
7. Other Direct Costs
8. Total Costs (lines 1 – 7)
9. Cost Sharing
10. Total Amount Requested (subtract line 9 from
line 8)

_______________________________________________________________________
Other Financial Information:
(Provide the name of the person who will prepare the financial report and
program reports. List any other sources of funding for this project,
including other sources of funding for your organization.)

___________________________ ___________________________
Date Project Director