Mini Grant Program-

2012 Request for Proposal will be available March 21st, 2012.

2012 Schedule for BASA Mini-Grants Submission and Selection

Date	Activity	Location
March 21, 2012	RFP Available	BASA Meeting and Website
May 4, 2012	Noon: Grants are Due!	NWMCOG Office
May 9, 10, 11	Review Committee picks up copies of proposals for review and scoring	NWMCOG OfficePlante Moran Building Front Street; Suite 104, TC
May 24, 2012 10am - noon	First Mtg. of Review Committee	NWMCOG Conference Rm-2nd Fl
May 29, 2012 10am -noon	Second Mtg. of Review Committee (if needed)	NWMCOG Conference Rm-2nd Fl
June 15, 2012	Send determination letter
June 20, 2012	Announce results at BASA Mtg.	Michigan Works Conference Room
July 1, 2012	Distribute Checks to Successful Grantees

Our Mission is...
To support and enrich the lives of older adults through collaboration.

Bay Area Senior Advocates – BASA

The Bay Area Senior Advocates (BASA) is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grant funding to support projects that address the needs of area seniors.  BASA is a community-based collaborative organization that is working to improve the quality of life for older adults throughout the Grand Traverse Region.  Comprised of over 70 non-profit and for-profit agencies, BASA seeks to address issues that make it difficult for the area’s aging population to age successfully. 

Who can apply?

The BASA Mini-grant program is providing funds from $1,000 to $5,000 for community-based projects that address one or more of the interest areas outlined by BASA (see the Identified Issues section).  Projects will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Innovation and merit of the proposal as described in the application
• How well the project aligns with BASA’s strategic direction
• Demonstrates collaboration, including with non-traditional partners such as television stations, youth groups, and faith-based organizations.

Both for-profit and non-profit organizations may apply for funding; funds will not be distributed to individuals. The organization must have a Grand Traverse or Leelanau county address. While BASA membership is encouraged, it is not an eligibility requirement.