Grant Opportunity Available - 2011 Change the World with Energy Star^® Mini-Grants

We've launched an ONLINE application for the mini-grants.  Please submit your application via the online system.  If you MUST print and submit via mail, see instructions below. 

Mini-grants are being offered to student groups (schools and civic groups) who wish to facilitate activities in their schools and communities.

The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence, Louisville Gas & Electric Company (LG&E), Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) and the Kentucky NEED Project are partnering in support of the Change the World - Start with ENERGY STAR campaign, a joint effort between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.  The Change the World, Start with Energy Star campaign encourages all Americans to take small, individual steps that make a big difference in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and greenhouse gasses.  Kentucky NEED is registered as a pledge driver and we encourage students across the Commonwealth to get involved. 

Information about this campaign can be found at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=globalwarming.showPledgeHome

To register your group under the Kentucky Change a Light umbrella, please contact Pam Proctor at 859-547-8008 or pproctor@need.org.

Grant Amount: $150 mini-grants.  An additional $150 is available if you are a K-8 school that receives electric utility service through LG&E or KU.  A limited number of grants will be awarded, subject to the availability of funds.  Not all applications may be funded. 

Eligible groups: Schools, colleges and universities (public, private and independent) and non-profit organizations such as scouting organizations, 4-H clubs, and municipalities. NOTE:  Previous grant winners ARE eligible to apply but the project should focus on an expanded program and should target a different audience.

Deadlines: There is no deadline for submission – applications are reviewed at the end of each month.  Applicants will be notified if their proposal is funded.

 How to apply:  Complete the Grant Application - Parts I & II (attached) and submit to:

• MAIL to The Kentucky NEED Project - P.O. Box 176055 - Covington, KY 41017
• FAX to 866-736-8942 or 859-578-0316
• E-MAIL to pproctor@need.org

 Activities might include:

• Hosting a pledge drive in your community.
• Presenting at civic and/or community events such as PT0, PTSA, etc.
• Coordinating a public service announcement.
• Hosting a light bulb life-cycle cost booth for customers at a local retailer.

Additional ideas can be found at: http://www.need.org/needpdf/ChangeALightTG.pdf.

Final Report:  Final Grant Reports are due no later than 30 days after your event has been completed and must include a 2 page narrative and budget reconciliation with copies of all receipts. 

If you have any questions, please contact Pam Proctor at 859-547-8008 or pproctor@need.org.

This project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, through the combined efforts of the following organizations: Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence, and by U.S. Department of Energy, Louisville Gas & Electric Company (LG&E), Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) and the Kentucky NEED Project.