Noche de Cuentos Mini Grant

2012 MINI-GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
 

1.  Programs must focus on the oral traditions and be storytelling based, with an emphasis on cultural literacy activities. Monies should be used to pay for promotional materials, decorations, hired storyteller/performer, and other related expenses as specified in your proposal. Only 10% of monies can be spent on refreshments.

2. Selection criteria will be based on: 

• Creativity of the program
• Level of community involvement  
• Publicity
• Impact of the project
• Sustainability

3.  Provide a promotional action plan for NOCHE DE CUENTOS  which indicates that the library will:

• Use the NOCHE DE CUENTOS program logo and PR templates provided by the REFORMA Office.
• Submit press releases to local media promoting the program
• Submit final documentation and photos for posting on the NOCHE webpage

4. Submit Final Report by May 31st to include:

Number of family members participating in the event  
Ages of participants
List of successful activities with a description as to why they were a success
List of other pertinent information that you would like to share about your program

5. Important Dates and Deadlines:

• February 15 to March 1st  - Submit proposals
• March 1st - 15th – Proposals will be reviewed by the members of the Amigos de la NOCHE Team
• March 15th – 20th  - Winners will be announced and monies disbursed
• March 20 – May 5th -   Libraries host Noche de Cuentos
• May 31st - Reports due to the Amigos de la Noche Team

Noche de Cuentos Mini Grant application.