What We Do
How Do I Apply For A Game Changer Grant
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Just Two Easy Pieces
1. Video:
Guiding Questions
The video must provide the following information:
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Tell us who you are (name and role with the applicant)
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Convey the vision and mission of the organization or program
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Offer a brief description of the organization or program/project/initiative that is seeking funds
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Let us know how the grant funds will be used (e.g., county, city, neighborhood)
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Tell us how racial equity is currently incorporated into your day-to-day work
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Must explicitly name race when talking about problems and solutions and how you will use grant proceeds
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Estimate the impact of the grant
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Once the guiding questions are addressed (on the video), feel free to use the rest of the time as you want (up to and no more than 5 minutes). Bottom line, it's all about telling your story. Tell it with commitment. Passion. Authenticity. Truth.
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Guidelines:
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Applicants are asked to submit a short (3-5 minute), cell-phone quality video.
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We do not want applicants to chase down state-of-the-art technology or to pay for access to video equipment. Everyone has a cell phone or knows someone who has one. Use it!
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Production-quality videos will not be a deciding factor in the selection process.
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Videos over five minutes will be disqualified . . . and, that means as little as one second, two seconds or three. We know you have a lot to say but, for the purposes of this video, we want you to keep it short and sweet.
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Videos must be submitted via YouTube. If you have any complications with YouTube, please contact Tom Behnke tomb@forwardci.org or 608-204-8841
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We reserve the right to not post content that is inappropriate or not a fit for the Game Changer Grants.
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Video must:
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Convey the mission and vision of the organization or program
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Tell the story about what is being done to reduce racial inequities
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Must name race explicitly when talking about problems and solutions
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We reserve the right to not post videos if we feel that they are unsuitable.
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2. Short Application Form
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For more information on funding opportunities contact us.
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