2023 Native American Heritage Fund Grant Application

2023 Native American Heritage Fund Grant Application

DUE: By 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023
Applications can be made only by one of the following entities:
1. A public or private K-12 school, including charter schools. An accredited college or university that is located or based in the State of Michigan. The Board has determined that colleges and universities whose curriculum and presence in the state is wholly online and for-profit colleges and universities are not eligible applicants.
2. A “local unit of government” defined as a political subdivision of the State of Michigan, including a school district, a community college district, an intermediate school district, a city, a village, a township, a road commission, or a county, if the political subdivision has as its primary purpose the providing of local governmental services for residents in a geographically limited area of this State and has the power to act primarily on behalf of that area.
3. Non-profit organizations must seek out an eligible applicant (K-12 school, college, university, or eligible local unit of government) to apply on behalf of the non-profit organization and serve as the grant fiduciary.

What is the name of entity making application and please provide information describing the geographic area or population served by the entity?
If the applicant is making application for a project in partnership with a local non-profit entity, please explain the connection between the eligible school/college, university, or local unit of government and the non-profit entity.
Proposal Project Name
Date of Application

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K-12 SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT:
Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com

Replace or Revise School MascotReplace or Revise Government Seal or Images in Public Space (i.e. murals; statues; etc.)Curricula or Program DevelopmentOther Education InitiativeResolution of Inter-governmental/Community Conflict Involving Reservation Community or Native American ResidentsOther
If other, please explain:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE APPLICANT:
SUMMARIZE YOUR PROPOSAL OR COSTS FOR WHICH YOU SEEK REIMBURSEMENT (In the space below, briefly summarize the proposed project or the initiative for which you seek reimbursement of past costs. Identify the problem or need to be addressed, the project’s objectives and a proposed strategy for achieving the result):
TOTAL PROPOSAL SUMMARY:
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE FUND BOARD:
AMOUNT OF REQUEST IS WHAT % OF TOTAL COST PROJECT COST:
PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER ENTITIES FUNDING PROJECT:
NEEDS STATEMENT (Define and document the situation or need that the applicant seeks to address through this request, or the actions the applicant has taken if this request seeks reimbursement of costs already incurred.):
Describe the desired outcome of the grant. Describe how the use of funds you are seeking through this grant will be applied, or have been applied, to address one or more of the core purposes of the Michigan Native American Heritage Fund:

• Replace or revise mascots or imagery in public spaces that may be considered derogatory, inaccurate, or otherwise controversial representations of Native Americans or Native American culture and values.
• New or improved curricula that more accurately present the history of Michigan Indian tribes or the role of Native Americans in Michigan history.
• Other initiatives that promote mutual respect and cooperation between your local community and any nearby federally-recognized Indian tribe and/or the local Native American population.

Who is/are the target population(s) you seek to impact? What are the specific outcomes you are seeking? How will those outcomes be measured?

The NAHF Board strongly encourages applicants to obtain input and letters of support from nearby federally-recognized Indian tribe(s) and local Native American populations, and to include with this application any evidence of such input and support for your project.

Describe how you have sought input from or collaborated with the federally-recognized Indian tribe’s government and/or Reservation community, or the local Native American population, in developing your project proposal. Attach letters of support or other relevant documentation obtained.
PROPOSED BENEFITS:
TIMETABLE (Describe the sequence of activities needed to accomplish the program’s objective. Include a time-line if appropriate. When will the project begin and when will the project be completed?):
ALTERNATIVE/ FUTURE FUNDING (If the Native American Heritage Fund Board only partially funds your request or you do not receive sufficient funds from other sources, what alternative plan will you follow? If the success of your project require future or ongoing funding, describe what steps you are taking to ensure that your initiative will be funded in the future?):
PROPOSED BUDGET (Present a line item estimate of project costs and revenue. Attach below if needed.)
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