Access For All Abilities (AAA) Mini-Grant

A panel of representatives from the Sherlock Center, including individuals with disabilities, will evaluate applications according to the following criteria:

• Degree to which the applicant provides social, leisure, recreational, and/or cultural activities to the public.
• Degree to which proposal will result in increased participation or access of people with disabilities in leisure, recreational and/or cultural activities provided by the business/organization.
• Degree to which the applicant engages with diverse populations or communities.
• Degree to which proposal meets a demonstrated or unmet need.
• Degree to which the proposed project demonstrates sustainability or long-term impact.
• The proposal demonstrates an effective plan for outreach to people with disabilities to engage with the activities available at the business or organization and to evaluate the impact of the project.
• The proposal demonstrates sufficient resources to implement the proposed project within one year of receipt of the grant award.
  

Examples of the type of projects that may be funded include, but are not limited to the following:

• Purchase or development of specialized equipment or product to enable or enhance accessibility.
• Technical assistance or specific skills training.
• Scholarships or reduced fees.
• Modifications to an existing space or materials.
• Funding of an initial but measurable stage of a larger project (e.g., architectural plan), etc.
• Applicants may propose combining funds from other sources to support a larger project that meets the required one-year timeframe for completion.