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Diabetes $1,000 Mini-Grant Information

AAIP’s Diabetes Program offers $1,000.00 mini-grants to Diabetes Program Affiliates to support innovative, culturally sensitive community intervention activities related to Native Americans and diabetes education and prevention. AAIP encourages awardees to author proposals that conduct their mini-grant activities during the month of November, which is both, National Diabetes Awareness Month and National Native American Heritage Month.

The application period is open from September 1, 2008 through October 15, 2008. Scroll down to download the application. All Applications received in AAIP’s office by 5pm CST on October 15, 2008 will be reviewed and considered. All grant proposal activities must be completed by February 26th. Mini-grant reports are due to AAIP by March 1st.

Frequently Asked Questions About $1000 Mini-Grants

Q: What kinds of activities should my mini-grant proposal include?
A: Activities should emphasize topics in relation to American Indian/Alaska Native diabetes management and/or prevention, such as, physical activity, nutrition, eye care, and foot care. Activities should include strategies to involve the community and should improve the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors related to the management and prevention of diabetes. AAIP mini-grants may also supplement other funding, as long as the mini-grant does not interfere with the current funding protocol.

Q: Are there any required activities to include in the proposal?
A: Yes, all proposal must include the following activities: 1) the dissemination of National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) materials and 2) Creative ways to collaborate with local community programs and leaders.

Q: Are there any activities that are not fundable by the Mini-Grant?
A: By CDC funding guidelines, proposed mini-grant activities cannot include direct or clinical services and cannot include screenings. Additionally, mini-grant funds cannot be used for the purchase of food or beverages.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for a mini-grant?
A: Applicants must be:

• AAIP Diabetes Program Affiliate. To learn more about becoming an affiliate click here
• Affiliated with either: an AI/AN non-profit organization, a tribe, a public or private school (JOM or BIA), an AIAN church, or AIAN health and promotion program.

Q: What is required to include in the grant proposal?
A: A grant proposal must include: 1) Cover letter, 2) A list of National Diabetes Education Program materials to be disseminated during activity, 3) Proposed budget, 4) Evaluation method and 5) Completed application. Click here to access application

Q: If selected to receive a mini-grant, is there any accountability?
A: Yes, all mini-grant recipients must sign a contractual agreement with AAIP stating the person responsible at the receiving organization for carrying out mini-grant activities and for completing a grant report. A report tool will be provided for grantees to complete at duration of activity.

Q: What does a mini-grant report include?
A: AAIP has created a mini-grant reporting tool that all grantees complete. The tool includes a description of activities, number of people activity reached, target audience, list of NDEP materials used, and feedback on evaluation process.

Q: When is the grant proposal application due?
A: The grant proposal application period is from September 1st to October 15th. All applications are due by October 15th at 5:00 pm CST. Applications must be sent by mail. (AAIP, Diabetes Program Director, 1225 Sovereign Row, Ste 103, Oklahoma City, OK 73108) It is encouraged that applicants follow-up with a phone call prior to deadline to be sure proposal was received by AAIP. AAIP Diabetes Program Phone 1-877-943-4299 or diabetes@aaip.org

Q: When is the grant report due?
A: All grant reports are due by March 1st. All grant activities must be completed by February 26th.

Q: How many National Diabetes Program Education Materials do I need to disseminate?
A: At least 5% of your budget should go towards purchasing NDEP materials. Most NDEP materials cost $5 for a package of 25 tip sheets. Visit NDEP website at: http://www.ndep.nih.gov

Q: What should be included in the evaluation plan?
A: An evaluation plan is used to measure the effectiveness of your program. Include ways that you intend to collect data. For example, an evaluation plan might include ways to count the number of people participating in activity. Be sure to include ‘how’ your activity educated the target audience on diabetes awareness and prevention or ‘how’ your activity impacted their knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and beliefs. This can be demonstrated using a pre/post test.

Q: If I am selected for a mini grant, what do I do?
A: You will receive a notification letter from AAIP within about 3-4 weeks of grant submittal. A W-9 form will be included in the grant award letter, which must be signed and returned to AAIP before funds can be dispersed to your organization. Signed W-9 forms can be faxed to AAIP at 405-943-1190.

Q: Is it OK to include pictures of my grant activity?
A: Yes, AAIP encourages pictures as a way to document your event. However, you must have a signed photo release form for all individuals in your photographs.

Q: If I have additional questions, whom should I contact?
A: Please contact the AAIP diabetes program toll free at 1-877-943-4299 or e-mail aaip@diabetes.org with additional questions.

Yr4 Mini-Grant Report Tool
Mini-Grant Application 2008