
The Idea Launch Grant
Two $750 grants are available exclusively to VSECU members to use towards any project idea that has a social mission to create a positive impact in Vermont.Winners
Sarah Lipton
Shawn Kasulka
ShareYourself Grant Qualification Checklist
In order for your project to qualify for the grant, it must meet the minimum requirements outlined below:
First Stage: Jump in and get started
Requirements:
Create a social impact Project on the SYS platform
Upload a Project photo
Upload a Profile photo
Complete a 10-minute Orientation Call with a member of the ShareYourself team
Second Stage: Get your Project moving...fast
Requirements:
Have at least 3 team members on your project
Follow 5 different projects/members (excluding SYS team members)
Create at least two project updates on the ShareYourself platform
Develop a blueprint of your project by using the project management feature on ShareYourself (create milestones and tasks)
Additional information:
The grant money must be used to benefit the project, not the recipient.
The project must have a social impact mission that is specifically relevant to the applicant's local community.
Grants are awarded to projects that demonstrate progress, viability, and strong involvement from the project creator and tribe members.
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.