How are grants selected and approved for funding?

The Woodland Hills Foundation puts together a Selection Committee comprised of community representatives and WHF board members.  Awards are based on those grants judged as having the best overall quality, innovation of the idea, and the projected impact of the grant as presented in the proposal. The number of grants made is also influenced by the funds the WHF raises for the Mini-Grant Program.  Decisions are typically announced in early December but you should check the Teacher Resource Page for more info.

 

What happens after a Mini-Grant is awarded?

The awardee signs a Mini-Grant Agreement form, and then WHF issues a grant check directly to him or her.  Awardees must complete their projects by the end of the current school year and then submit an Expense Report (including receipts for all expenditures) and a simple Project Report (typically with a few photos and/or samples of student work).  Any undocumented funds or any unspent balance of the grant must be returned to the WHF to be used towards future Mini-Grants.

 

Who can answer questions about Mini-Grants?

Kathleen may be contacted at kathleen.whfoundation@gmail.com or Mary may be contacted at mary.whfoundation@gmail.com; and both would be happy to answer any questions about Mini-Grants and the application process.