Minigrants!
We have moved the minigrant application materials to https://trythiswv.org/minigrants. Check it out!
Project by project, we can create healthier communities … and have fun doing it!
Calhoun and Gilmer county teams trading ideas and comparing minigrant notes at the conference. The Calhoun team will be creating a countywide wellness collaborative and the Gilmer group will be creating a playground for the Glenville grade school.
COVID19 cancelled the 2020 conference, but not the minigrants!
Try This awarded 31 minigrants in 2020!
Next opportunity: June 2021. Time to plan!
Applications will open on April 21.
All application information and links
have been moved to https://trythiswv.org/minigrants
There is also an online version of the Try This checklist (part of the application).
For easiest submission, do the Word version first, then transfer answers to the online version.
> The application form will ask you to supply 3 – 5 SMARTgoals for your project. If you aren’t sure what that is, here’s a helpful tutorial and link to a great SMARTgoals video.
> And here is a handy freestanding version of the budget sheet that you can use to work out your budget before pasting it into the online form.
> For a detailed overview, read this basic info: How you can build a team and apply. You can download this sheet to your computer to read.
How are applications scored?
Here is the scoring sheet.
What is the Try This Checklist?
The Checklist helps you look at what’s already been done in your community and choose priority projects. You can download it to your computer and fill it out with your team.
The checklist does the most good if your group fills it out and discusses it together. It MUST be completed and submitted with the application. Transfer your answers to the online version for easy submissi
What are the reporting requirements?
Here are the PDF versions of the minigrant application / reporting forms. Take a look. It’s not hard if you keep up your statistics as you go along.
Important! You will not be able to save and return to your report if you do it on the Try This site. You also can’t edit the report once saved. So we recommend downloading a digital version of the mid-year and final report forms so you can work on them at your leisure.
When you’re finished and satisfied with your report, copy and paste it into the online version. If you have not received a link for this please contact trythiswv@gmail.com
I am wondering if it is possible to submit for a mini grant despite the fact that 3 team members did not attend the Try This Conference? I know of several nonprofits that would like to submit, including mine, the Mon River Trails Conservancy. Unfortunately for the past two years you have held the conference on the weekend of National Trails Day (first Saturday in June) and this is our biggest fund-raising event of the year.
I hope that you will consider changing the conference date because I would love to attend and suspect their are other water trail and rail-trail organizations that are busy with events on that day as well.
Thanks for considering it, Ella
Ella, what you do is partner with some people who CAN come, for instance people from Extension or Peggy Pings or other people who are related to whatever you want to do. You do not have to be at the conference to be on the minigrant team. But you do need to have three people from your team at the conference. In other words, your team can be more than three people. But everyone needs to be contributing!
Town of Hamlin is very interested in this program
That’s great, Trina! The whole Web site is like a shopping guide to possible projects. Start thinking about getting together a team for the conference. If you or your team wants to brainstorm ideas, we’d be glad to help.
Trina Barrett–I am the coordinator for your county HSTA program. I would love to partner with Hamlin for a community project. You can reach me at 304-942-2014–HSTA Lincoln Co phone number. thanks Kelli Templeton
cool website
I need help! I head our park (Brooke Hills park, Wellsburg, WV) committee for additional amenities that are primarily designed for wellness. I am seeking assistance to to help us w/ the expenses of purchasing necessary equipment & upgrading our facilities. This can come from donations, grants, etc.
Would you please offer some help.
Thank you,
Paul Bud billiard
This looks wonderful. I am in Morgan County. I am wondering when is the conference in 2017?
The 2017 conference will be June 2-3. Registration will open here on Jan. 1!
Barbara, the 2017 conference is June 2-3 at West Virginia Wesleyan. Registration opens Jan. 1st! We’d love to have you there.
Try This WV has been a great help in getting our project of creating a Multi-Purpose Park well on it’s way to becoming a real asset to our community. The Park upon it completion will encompass a large grassy area for Soft ball, soccer, volley ball, walking track, stage area for outdoor entainment, raised bed gardening and much more. Our goal is to supply an area for adults and children to get outdoors and become active while fellowshipping with one another. By working together on this project, we hope to develop long lasting relationships, of individuals working on heathier life styles, both phyicial and spritual. By involving our youth in it’s construction we help build the future with young strong leaders. Check out the LincolnCountyGo-getters4-Hclub on facebook.
When is the next conference?
The 2018 conference is June 15th and 16th. See the conference registration page http://trythiswv.com/conference/ hope to see you there!!
When are mini grant applications due for 2018-2019? Where can I get information on the mini grants?
Applications are due July 9th by 9am. You can find information on the mini-grant page, application, checklist and score card. Make sure to watch the webinar that maps out our online application and the best tips and tricks for applying. Here’s the link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6260615200229454593 Make sure to register for this year’s conference. Three people must attend the conference to apply for a mini-grant. Don’t worry if you don’t have 3, every year people find partners at the conference.
I am working with two youth sports league and was wondering if there are going to be scholarship this year?
Hi, we do have youth scholarships available for the 2018 try this conference! You can apply for one here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSci6FZY9jKKGG-nt_u0bblM_Bk5AuSOQGuq7ZCGjg4UDnyQXw/viewform
My name is Tess Myers with the Generations saved Project. I am not yet a 501c3. can My County Commission receive the minigrant if I am approved?
Yes that should work. You can contact Ashley Starcher at Ashley@ourfuturewv.org for more information and to discuss in further detail.