Application Form

About the Mini-Grants Program

The Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network and Collective Resilience are excited to be collaborating to pilot test our first mini-grants program. Funding will support projects for neighborhood groups and community facilities (places of worship, community centers, libraries, schools, etc) with the goals of preparing for natural and climate emergencies, while building community ties. Any and all creative ideas will be considered! We will prioritize applications which:
- Serve 30 more more individuals
- Directly serve underserved neighborhoods and high-risk populations .
- Come from emerging or inactive groups
Please see the BDPNN website for more information. You can also contact: susan@collectiveresiliencenow.org for immediate questions.
BDPNN Mini-Grants Application Form

The Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network is excited to be pilot testing our first mini-grants program. Funding will support events and projects for neighborhood groups and community facilities (places of worship, community gardens, community centers, libraries, schools, etc) with the goals of preparing for natural and/or climate emergencies, while building community ties. Any and all creative ideas will be considered! We will prioritize applications which: ** Serve 30 more more individuals ** Directly benefit underserved neighborhoods and high-risk populations ** Come from new, emerging or "fizzled" groups ** Combine community building with disaster preparedness
Contact Information

Please note that all personal information will be kept confidential, unless we ask for consent.
Name of your neighborhood group or community site and general location (ie, Northwest Berkeley) or specific address
Name of Lead Contact

First NameLast Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone number (optional)
Name of at least two other group members who can serve as alternative contacts, with their email addresses
Are you applying for a seed grant or implementation grant?

SEED GRANTS (up to $500):
- For new or emerging neighborhoo groups
- Supports neighborhood groups just getting organized, building relationshiops, and launching their first preparedness events or projects.
CULTIVATION GRANTS (up to $1000):
- For established neighborhood groups with an existing track record, wanting to expand or strengthen their preparedness efforts OR
- community facilities
We are applying for:
If applying for a CULTIVATION grant, tell us about any disaster preparedness and community organizing your group has done in the past.
Please provide a brief (1-2 sentence) summary of the project you are hoping to implement through this grant funding (which we will be sharing on our website).
Background Information
Tell us about your group or organization and who you serve. Some guiding questions:
- History and purpose: Why did your group or organization originally form? How long have you been around?
- Community Engagement and Planning: Approximately how many people do you serve? What kinds of activities have you planned to build relationships with neighbors or community members? Have you surveyed community members or done an asset mapping to find out what people want and need?
- Disaster Preparedness and Response: What are some examples of events or projects you have planned to prepare for or respond to disasters?
- Challenges: Have you experienced any challenges or barriers to your planning efforts? If you are applying for a seed grant, let us where you are in the process of becoming a group (it's okay to say that you are just getting started!).
Are you applying as a neighborhood group or community facility? Or both?
Write your response here (100 words/5-6 sentences max)
Tell us a bit about your neighborhood. Do you serve any high-risk groups? Is it considered a frontline community? (response: 3-4 sentences max)
Project Description

Tell us about your project or event and how great it is!
Here are some guiding questions:
- What do you want to accomplish? What might success look like?
- What are the the main activities (which can include planning) and what is the estimated timeline for them?
- How will it contribute to your neighborhood or site being better prepared for emergencies?
- How will support strengthening community ties and social cohesion?
- Will it support a specific type of emergency (such as extreme heat, heat or atmospheric rivers)?
Write your response here (100-200 words)
Tell us a bit about your neighborhood and the community it serves. Do you serve any high-risk groups? Is it considered a frontline community? Definitions of frontline communities and high-risk groups can be found on our website.
Write down any groups or organizations that you plan on reaching out to to collaborate on your project, if any. If you are applying as a seed grant and looking for mentors to help support your efforts, please let us know as well.
Please share an estimated itemized budget for your project. The budget may include: emergency supplies, materials related to your resilience-building project or event, stipends for organizers and planning/training costs.
Please check off each box below to confirm that, if awarded a grant, you are able to commit to the following requirements:
Grant payments will be issued by check. Please provide the names of the individual or organizations that will receive the check, and the mailing address where it will be sent. Please note that neighborhood groups do not need to have a bank account to receive funding.
We would appreciate your feedback about this form! You may also submit any questions or comments here; or send us an individual email: susan@collectiveresiliencenow.org
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BDPNN Mini-Grants Application Form

Contact Information

Background Information

Project Description