Introduction
Comprehensive school health programs require youth involvement to create environments conducive to healthy, resilient, and successful learners. As part of the Department of Public Instruction’s efforts to encourage youth initiatives, we are offering the Student AODA Mini-Grant Program for the 32nd year, the 2020-21 school year. Funds will be available on a competitive basis for schools throughout the state to support education, prevention, and intervention programs designed by the students, targeting alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) and other youth risk behaviors such as tobacco, traffic safety, violence, suicide, etc. In addition, a major funding priority of the mini-grant program is the involvement of youth in the planning and implementation of the project. Consideration will be given based on the educational value of the project and statewide geographic distribution of funds. The amount of each individual mini-grant award may not exceed $1,000.
2020-21 Mini-Grant Calendar
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October 9, 2020 |
Mini-grant applications due to DPI, |
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June 1, 2021 |
End-Of-Year Report Due |
| June 30, 2021 |
Fiscal Report Due |
Student Mini-Grant Forms and Resources
Student Mini-Grant Reviewer Benchmarks
Commonly Asked Questions: Mini-Grant
End of Year Report Form
Program Fiscal Report
Student AODA Mini-Grant Budget Change Form
Examples of mini-grants:
Elementary example
Secondary example
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Zoom or other platform online groups
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Virtual Health Fairs
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Online Bullying Reporting systems and responses
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Virtual presentations by student groups to peers or parents