Beverly Heck Memorial Grant Program

Notice of Funding Availability – Request for Proposals:  

“The Beverly Heck Endowment is designated to support MCCC initiatives that encourage and facilitate student organizing and civic activism by funding activities that inspire engagement, give students a voice and empower their action to shape our community.” 

The Foundation is pleased to announce funding availability for the inaugural Beverly Heck Memorial Grant Program. 

Proposals may be submitted by any MCCC faculty, staff, student club, or individual student. All student-initiated proposals must include at least one lead MCCC staff member who agrees to oversee the grant, serve as an advisor throughout the grant term, and approve and process all expenses.

Total Funding: $11,500

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Project Duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Under certain circumstances, The Foundation executive director may allow grant activities to start prior to the fiscal year, and extensions may be approved on a case-by-case basis with justification beyond June 30.

Grant Criteria - The purpose of the Beverly Heck Memorial Grant Program is to empower students to become more active in our community and find their voice on issues of importance to MCCC students. In addition to a brief narrative, proposals will address four questions:

• What community or campus issue(s) will be the focus of grant activities?
• How will the grant help students find their voice and empower their action in the community? Describe any planned activities or events that would result from this grant.
• What, if any, internal and external organizations will the recipient work with to advance issues important to students?
• In what ways will this grant advance student and MCCC goals in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging?

Apply

Required and Supporting Documents:

Proposed Budget Form – Download this form to complete and upload it to the application. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: direct compensation for student(s) who lead grant activities, event expenses, supplies, and speaker honoraria. Only expenses detailed in the grant proposal are eligible. Budget changes must be approved by the executive director of The Foundation.

DEI Belonging Plan – Question 4 of the application asks how the proposal will advance student and MCCC goals in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Applicants may reference the MCCC Belonging Plan to inform their answer.

Award Selection: The Foundation’s Grants Program Committee has delegated responsibility from The Foundation Board of Directors for the administration of this grant program. Funding determinations are the exclusive purview of the committee. The committee may extend a grant for additional years, at its sole discretion, with the agreement of the staff member, if the committee determines the grant outcomes warrant ongoing investment. The committee may fund a single recipient or multiple recipients. The Grants Program Committee reserves the right to delimit expense eligibility or reduce funding availability for a project at its sole discretion.