We encourage you to compose your responses to the grant application questions in a Word document and save the document. Then, download to the application form.

We encourage you to print the grant rubric and use that as your guide as you compose your grant application.

The Graham & Greenlee Regional Innovation Council has up to $50,000 per year. With a maximum grant award of $5000.

Recommendations for use, but not limited to:

• Professional Services
• Travel expenses related to project
• supplies, materials, and equipment for projects
• printing costs
• food (up to 10%)

Since this is an NSF grant, we must follow their guidelines. The following items are NOT covered by the grant:

• Salaries
• Program staff
• Utilities
• Administration costs
• Indirect costs
• Scholarships

The RAIN STEM grant is an informal STEM grant. Therefore, it cannot be used in a K-12 classroom, during the instructional day. However, funds can be used for programs outside the school day.

Examples Include:

• Student Science Cafe
• STEM Nights
• STEM Clubs

Yes, for sustainability and impact, we encourage partnerships with regional businesses and organizations.

You should apply for your event approximately 3 months in advance. We will NOT fund retroactively.

Yes, we highly encourage the use of proper grammar and language in the grant applications. For assistance, you can use software like, Grammarly.

• You can send your supporting documentation to the grant coordinator at: bbell@duncanschools.org
• Create a summary of the event. This will be used for advertising and social media.

Upon funding you will be asked to submit the following documents:

• W9 for the funded organization
• Flyer of your event and/or website link with RAIN and NSF logos.
• Letter of Partnerships if collaborator is providing additional financial support.

1. When funded a check will be produced by Eastern Arizona College and sent to the grantee.
2. All funds must be used as described in the grant application.
3. Save all receipts.
4. Send scanned copies of the receipts to Mr. Ray Orr (ray.orr@eac.edu) at Eastern Arizona College. Receipts are proof the expenditures align with the approved budget.

A RIC member will be assigned as a Mentor to support your implementation of the award.

We ask that you be prepared to do the following:

• Complete a Milestone Report. A report form link (surveymonkey) will be sent to to the grantee from the RIC.
• Submit at least 1 submission (picture and description) for Facebook sent to Nette Griffin (agriffin@firstthingsfirst.org)
• Submit pictures of participants/event
• Present at the annual grantee networking gathering hosted by the RIC

We encourage you to consider the feedback you receive and then resubmit if you choose.

• You can apply again after 12 months for a project expansion.
• Multiple grants may be awarded to one organization or agency for distinctly different projects.

• If you are rescheduling within the funding year please notify Becky Bell (bbell@duncanschools.org) with the new dates.
• If the program is permanently canceled the funds must be returned within 30 days of the event date. Contact Mr Ray Orr (ray.orr@eac.edu) for details.