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Provided by VSECU

Offering $750

Status: Awarded

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:



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.

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:
  • 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
  • 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.