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Provide people with disabilities more social connections by participating in inclusive, meaningful community activities.
\u2022 Help individuals and organizations understand how to offer and implement more inclusive programming.
\u2022 Encourage community members to get to know someone with a disability and improve overall attitudes about people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We are looking for groups or individuals who want to be more inclusive of people with disabilities but are not sure how to do it. Traditionally underserved groups are especially encouraged to apply. Examples include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Examples of what you can do with the grant.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Grant recipient will receive ongoing coaching\/technical assistance to help you get started on your project as well as throughout your project. You will also have opportunities to share your project ideas and resources with other grant recipients from around the state.<\/p>\n 1) Attend the mandatory virtual Kickoff on September 27, 2024 from 9:30 am to noon via Zoom. This event will focus on:<\/p>\n 2) Start the project no earlier than October 1, 2024 and complete the work plan by September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n 3) Provide quarterly updates throughout the year.<\/p>\n 4) Submit monthly or quarterly requests for reimbursements, along with required receipts for all expenses.<\/p>\n 5) Share information on the project, including any public events that are planned and photos that can be used in BPDD social media.<\/p>\n 6) Conduct targeted outreach with people of diverse identities and\/or individuals who are underserved.<\/p>\n How do you apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n To submit via email (preferred), please send to jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov<\/p>\n To submit via regular mail, please send to:<\/p>\n Sparks Grants<\/p>\n c\/o WI-BPDD<\/p>\n 101 East Wilson St, Rm 219<\/p>\n Madison, WI\u00a0 53703<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Questions?” job_title=”Contact Jenny” portrait_url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/smallJenny.png” quote_icon=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#91c5f2″ text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov<\/a> [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_blurb title=”2024-25 Sparks Grant Application” url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sparks-Application-2024-25.docx” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”48px|||||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sparks-Application-2024-25.docx” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Applications Closed<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SPARKS1.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 2024-25 Sparks grants of $500 to $5,000 are designed to: Provide people with disabilities more social connections by participating in inclusive, meaningful community activities. \u2022 Help individuals and organizations […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n
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\u2022 Application materials are due by 12:00 p.m. on September 6, 2024.
\u2022 Application materials can be submitted via email (preferred) or regular mail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
608.266.7707<\/p>\nWhat are SPARKS Grants?<\/h2>\r\nThe purpose of SPARKS Grants is to organize local grassroots groups that identify and make changes in their communities that result in a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Grassroots community organizing means groups working for positive community change for individuals with disabilities on issues that are important to them. SPARKS Grants are funded by the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), and are available to people with developmental disabilities and family members in Wisconsin. Activities funded by SPARKS Grants include:\r\n
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What have been some of the accomplishments of past SPARKS Grants?<\/h2>\r\nSPARKS grants have had many positive results, including:\r\n
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Who can apply?<\/h2>\r\nIndividuals with developmental disabilities and family members may apply for the grants. These funds are not intended to supplant operational funds by an organization, to purchase equipment, or to pay for staff.\r\n
How to apply:<\/h2>\r\nComplete and submit the SPARKS Grants application packet (application form, budget worksheet, and project work plan). Instructions for how to submit the application packet can be found within the forms. Application materials (i.e., application form, budget worksheet, and work plan) are due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday August\u00a03oth, 2019<\/strong>. Grant recipients will be notified of their award in mid-September<\/strong>.\r\n
How much funding can you request?<\/h2>\r\nIndividual grants range from $500-$5,000. A detailed budget must accompany all grant proposals (a budget template is included in the application packet).\r\n
How will projects be chosen?<\/h6>\r\nA review team will score each grant according to several key factors, for example:\r\n
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What can you expect from BPDD?<\/h2>\r\nEach SPARKS Grant recipient must participate in SPARKS Kickoff event where you will be given the opportunity to refine your project work plan and share your project ideas with other grant recipients from around the state.\r\n
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