COI Environmental Change Mini-Grants Application
The San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative (COI) is currently requesting applications for the third round of environmental change mini-grants! The total award amount is $5,700 and grant awards may range between $500 and $5,700. The deadline to apply is June 8, 2018 by 5:00pm.
The following recording is of the COI Mini-Grant Webinar that took place on Monday, May 7 at 11:00am. Nina Ghatan, COI Manager, reviewed the application process, provided tips for submitting a strong application, and answered questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the mini-grant application available in another format? I’m having difficulties with PDF
version.
No, the application is only available as a fillable PDF. If you encounter difficulties, please type
your responses in a Word document and submit the document along with the rest of the
application. Please be sure to note the size of the text box and try to keep your responses within
the allotted space.
2. Can organizations submit more than one application?
Yes, organizations can submit more than one application, but please make sure the applications
differ enough to make it worth it worth your time.
3. Can I pitch my project to you to see if it fits your criteria?
No, unfortunately we do not have the capacity to listen to project pitches. If your project meets
the criteria outlined in the application, then we encourage you to apply!
4. If an environmental change has already taken place, can the funds help cover ongoing
programming or support?
No, this funding is specifically for an environmental change and cannot support ongoing
programming or support.
5. Can I submit an application for a project already in progress?
Yes, we encourage applicants to leverage other funding sources to maximize impact, however
COI funding may not be used for projects that have already taken place, or that will take place
before the grant agreement is executed (July 2018).
6. Do we need to submit actual bids for the cost estimates?
No, bids are not required, but we ask that applicants do their due diligence when developing cost
estimates to ensure project feasibility.
7. Do you have a list of approved contractors?
No we do not. Please use organizational discretion in the selection process.
8. Do businesses involved in the project have to be licensed and insured?
We strongly recommend the use of licensed and insured contractors.
9. Are schools required to provide proof of non-profit status?
Yes, schools must provide proof of non-profit status. A signed letter of support from the principal
or superintendent on official letterhead stating nonprofit status will suffice.
10. I have a question about the application process, what should I do?
We encourage you to participate in our upcoming webinar on Monday, May 7 at 11:00 am were
we plan to review the application process and share tips on creating a strong application. There
will also be time for Q&A, so we hope you can join us.If you are unable to participate, a recording of the webinar will be available on our website(sdcoi.org). You can also contact Nina Ghatan with any questions via
email: sd-coi@ucsd.edu, or phone: 858-609-7964.