minnesota schools cutting carbon grant presentation

A Guide for Applying for Fall 2009 GrantsPatrick Santelli | 30 Sept. 2009

The ScoopThe Scoop

Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon will award ten to fifteen grants of up to $20,000.

PLEASE APPLY!!!

The application process is not difficult, and we will help answer your questions.

Get Started: The Request For Proposals is posted on the MnSCC

website at www.SchoolsCuttingCarbon.org.

This is a guide on how to apply for these grants.

www.SchoolsCuttingCarbon.org

http://www.schoolscuttingcarbon.org/

Why Should I Apply?Why Should I Apply?

1.

GOOD CHANCE OF SUCCESS. Only MNSCC schools are eligible for these grants—10 to 15 grants for a

maximum of 100 schools.

2.

ENERGY SAVING IDEAS ALREADY IDENTIFIED. The ERM Report already identifies specific energy

savings projects for your school.

3.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

This is a chance to show how students can make a big impact in your school and

community. We can build momentum!


4.

MORE FUNDING SOURCES ARE POSSIBLE. We will help you link to other possible energy funds if you do not receive a grant. We have been in contact

with utilities and looking at new government funds for energy projects.

5.

HELP DEMONSTRATE SUCCESS. MnSCC

intends to promote school efforts at events such as a display

at the State Capitol & Governor’s Mansion; a display at Living Green Expo; and other events.

We want to recognize YOUR SCHOOL!!


Why Should I Apply?Why Should I Apply?

RequirementsRequirements

ONLY TWO REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must demonstrate student leadership

2. Must result in measurable reductions in energy use

and greenhouse gas emissions

PROJECT FEATURES: Please be creative in integrating

your project into the curriculum, school operations,

and your community.


The WebsiteThe Website


The application form & details can be found

on the MnSCC website at

www.Schools CuttingCarbon.org



The ApplicationThe Application


There are four sections to the grant application:

1. Applicant information

2. Project information

3. Project proposal (including work plan, team,

support summary & budget)

4. Conflict of interest disclosure form

Application DeadlineApplication Deadline


The Deadline is December 3rd

2009

There are two ways to submit your application:1.

In‐person delivery:

Must be received by 2:00pm

on December 3rd Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

First Floor Reception Area

520 Lafayette Road North

St. Paul, MN 55155‐4194

Attn. Lynette Podritz

2.

Mail delivery:

Must be postmarked by end of business day on December 3rd

Application DetailsApplication Details


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4 copies of your proposal are required— a signed original proposal and three copies

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Only 1 copy of Conflict of Interest Form is required, available at www.SchoolsCuttingCarbon.org

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Use recycled paper and double‐sided printing to reduce paper consumption

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Faxed submittals will not be accepted


Judging CriteriaJudging Criteria


See RFP for full grant application evaluation details

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School must be enrolled in the MnSCC

program

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Project Impacts (55 points total)–

Energy and carbon impacts; cost/benefit analysis (25 points)

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Sustainable impacts (15 points)

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Educational and other impacts (10 points)

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Measurement and reporting (5 points)

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Project Details (45 points total)–

Project goal, activities and timeline (25 points)

–

Student team participation (15 points)

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Other project members (5 points)

TimelineTimeline


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September – November 2009:

School teams develop their applications

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Thursday, December 3rd:

Deadline for filing grant applications, either in person at MPCA or by mail

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December:

Selections made by the MnSCC

judges

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January 1st:

Winning schools will be notified

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January 31st:

Deadline for schools to sign contracts to receive grants

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February 1st, 2010 –

June 30th, 2011:

Schools implement grant projects


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40%

up front,

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50%

on a reimbursement basis,

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And the last 10%

upon project completion, and the submission and acceptance of a final report

Payment SchedulePayment Schedule

Help is Available!!Help is Available!!


If you have questions or want to discuss project ideas, please contact:

Patrick Santelli MnSCC

Project Coordinator

[email protected] 612‐625‐3759

Patrick can also discuss your questions with the ERM consultants who visited your school

mailto:[email protected]

Program ManagersProgram Managers


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Clean Energy Resource Teams

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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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Minnesota Office of Energy Security

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Funding provided by Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by Legislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota

Resources

Program PartnersProgram Partners

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Environmental Resources Management

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USGBC Mississippi Headwaters Chapter

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Will Steger Foundation

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Youth Energy Summit (YES!)

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Transcampus

Energy Action Movement (TEAM MN)

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Youth Environmental Activists (YEA MN)

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Project Green Fleet
