#ShareYourEcosystem Grant
We challenge you to take a bold step to Reimagine, Recreate and Restore the environment, especially for the benefit of the ecosystems. Once you make your impact, post a video or photos to social media with #ShareYourEcosystem and tag ShareYourself. Then, signup on ShareYourself and start the project, using our project management tools to manage your project, apply for the grant, and raise funding for your project by activating the donate button on your project. 15 winners will be selected, and each winner will receive $200 each. Let’s have some fun with the environment. Happy World Environment Day!
SDG:
- #14 Life Below Water
Application Open Date:
June 11, 2021
Application Close Date:
July 13, 2021
Grant Award Decision Date:
July 19, 2021
Winners
Muhammad Shamsuddin Ibrahim - Trees For Schools Project
KALIGIRWA BRIDGET KIGAMBO - Green Shero
Sarah Danjuma - BACHURE COMMUNITY REFORESTATION PROJECT (BCRP).
Pwavi Noble - Save Sulcatas (African Tortoise) Habitat.
UNEGBU DEBORAH - Keffi Forest Eco-Reconstruction
In order for your application to qualify for our decision-making process, you must have completed the following requirements:
- Signup and complete a profile with a profile photo.
- Create a project on the SYS platform (unless you already have a project that is solving the need).
- Upload a project photo.
- Add at least 3 team members to your project (for new users).
- Have at least 2 NEW team members (for old users), on your project that you have not worked with on past projects.
- Create project updates on the ShareYourself platform - at least one is required, however, the more you post the better your chances.
- Follow 5 or more other users and projects on ShareYourself.
- Create multiple milestones and tasks by using the project management features on ShareYourself - the more you post the better your chances.
- Share your project activities on social media using the #ShareYourEcosystem hashtag, and tag shareYourSelf.
Additional information:
- The grant money must be used to benefit the project, not the recipient.
- The project must have a focus on the environment.
- Grants are awarded to projects that demonstrate progress, viability, and strong involvement from the project creator and team members.
- Projects which have clearly articulated their goals and have a realistic execution plan will be favoured.
- Please note, that while many people apply for this grant, only 15 projects will be selected.
Am I elibigle?
Eligibility is dependent on the parameters in the grant description under the General Info tab.
Who is deciding the grant winners? Back to top
Winners are decided by either specific clients providing the grant or by members of the ShareYourself staff. We select winners during a meeting dedicated to thoroughly reviewing each individual application and project.
How does ShareYourself decide the grant winners? Back to top
If the ShareYourself staff is choosing winners rather than an external client or grant provider we do the following...
Grant winners are chosen based on the following criteria:
Grant winners are chosen based on the following criteria:
- The project must meet the grant criteria; whether it’s location or theme.
- The quality of steps taken towards completion of requirements.
- Active interaction with the ShareYourself platform by both the project creator and their team.
- Activity is defined as demonstrating progress on the development of the project, which includes:
- Frequency of logins
- Opening and closing tasks and milestones
- Creating detailed, creative and authentic tasks and milestones
- Sharing updates
- Activity is defined as demonstrating progress on the development of the project, which includes:
- Active communication with the ShareYourself team regarding the project.
- Demonstration of enthusiasm and dedication for the project, social/environmental impact, and action the project requires in order to succeed.
What stage should my idea be? Back to top
We accept projects that are at any stage of completion. In fact, we encourage new projects so that the applicant is able to collaborate and share ideas with the ShareYourself community.
What is the timeline? Back to top
The timeline for each grant application will be listed under the General Info tab.
Can my idea be an international venture/project or does my project need to be based in the USA? Back to top
This depends on the grant, to find out if you meet the guidelines read the parameters in the grant description under the General Info tab.
What are my chances of winning? Back to top
The majority of our grants are awarded to multiple applicants, if you demonstrate that you have a dedication to improving our world - then you will have a higher chance of winning the grant.