• I. Overview

    The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and Go Human announce the Call for Projects for the Go Human Mini-Grants Program (Mini-Grants Program). With support from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the Mini-Grants Program funds community-driven traffic safety projects that meet the needs of people most harmed by traffic injuries and fatalities.

    In alignment with and futherance of SCAG's Racial Equity Early Action Plan, the Mini-Grants Program supports projects that utilize street space for community resiliency, recovery, and resource delivery that prioritize disadvantaged communities and communities most harmed by traffic injuries and fatalities. This framework emphasizes community-driven co-creation, where community engagement is a key element in the project.

    Application Deadline: April 29, 2022 at 11:59 PM


  • II. Application Checklist

    Before you complete this application, please be sure to review the Mini-Grants Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Access these materials at https://scag.ca.gov/apply-funding.

    Follow this checklist to ensure that you are ready to apply to the Go Human Mini-Grant program. 

    • Can you complete your project within the 12-week grant implementation period? If not, consider reducing your scope of work.  
    • Is your organization eligible for a Mini-Grant? If not, consider partnering with an eligible organization. 
    • Are your costs allowed?  
    • Can you provide the required insurance? 
    • If awarded, can you submit the Mid-Project Update, Final Report, and deliverables required by the Mini-Grant Program? Learn about the reporting requirements you will need to comply with if awarded funding. 

     

  • III. Scope of Work

    This completed application will serve as the Scope of Work for your project, should it be selected for an award. SCAG may require Mini-Grant applicants to revise their Scope of Work during the application period before further consideration. SCAG may also require Mini-Grant Awardees to revise their Scope of Work prior to the implementation period.

    The implementation period for all Mini-Grant funded projects begins on June 13, 2022 and ends on August 31, 2022. The Scope of Work includes the following tasks:

  • Task 1: Project Implementation
    (June 13, 2022 - August 31, 2022)

    Awardee shall perform the activities approved by SCAG to build street-level community resiliency and to increase the safety of people most harmed by traffic injuries and fatalities, including without limitation Black, Indigenous and People of Color; disabled people; and frontline workers.

    Deliverables

    • Project Plan with Schedule
    • Mid-Project status update (via phone or e-mail)
    • Promotional Outreach Materials
  • Task 2: Final Report and Documentation
    (due September 9, 2022)

    Awardee shall complete a short final report of the project that summarizes the activities funded by the Mini-Grant, outcomes of the project, and photo documentation (if applicable). SCAG shall provide a short Final Report template.

    Deliverables 

    • Final Report
    • Documentation

  • IV. Applicant Information



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  • 2. Project Budget 

    (Cost-Effectiveness: 30 pts)

    Using the budget template, please identify the labor costs and eligible direct costs to sufessfully complete your project. Upload the budget and supporting documentation as an attachment to this application.

    Download the budget template available at https://scag.ca.gov/apply-funding.

    Instructions

    1. Organization and Project Information. Fill out your organization information and project title.
    2. Job Titles and Hourly Rates. List the job titles of all staff that will work on your Mini-Grant project under ""Direct Labor Classification(s)."" List job titles and not names (e.g., Executive Director, Program Coordinator, Assistant, etc.). List the hourly rate for each staff under ""Maximum Hourly Rate."" You must support the hourly rate with documentation that includes that hourly rate."
    3. Direct Costs. List the direct costs under "Other Direct Costs". Direct costs include eligible hard costs such as printing, permit costs, bicycle helmets, equipment rentals. It may also include services, such as photography and videography.
    4. Enter Number of Labor Hours. Fill out how many hours each job title will work, by task. The spreadsheet automatically calculates the cost.
    5. Enter Amounts for Direct Costs . Fill out how much budget you will need for each direct cost. You must support these costs with documentation.
    6. Check the Grand Total . After entering your hourly rates, labor hours, and direct costs, the budget spreadsheet automatically calculates the grand total. This number will be your proposed budget.
  • 3. Project Timeline

    Please identify the key actions your organization will take to complete the proposed project. This schedule must include:

    • Mid-Project Review (To be provided in July 2022, in the form of an email or phone call)
    • Submission of the Final Report and Deliverables 

    Key Action Example:


    Date Activity Description
    June 2022 Project Planning Develop curriculum for webinar series.

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  • Attachments may be added if necessary to complete schedule (see next page).

  • Attachments

    Please upload your budget and supporting documentation. You may also include additoinal material that is necessary to complete other portions of your applicaiton.

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