Age-Friendly Minnesota – Call for Grant Application Reviewers

Age-Friendly Minnesota (AFMN) is launching a new grants program and is seeking individuals to serve on an application review committee. AFMN Grant awards will fund efforts to create, improve, or expand innovative systems, programs, built environments, and other initiatives that contribute to age-friendly communities.

AFMN Grants will be made in two categories—Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Grants and Community Grants—that will be rolled out separately. This call for reviewers is for TAP Grants, which will launch in October. (Click here for more information about the grants.)

Note: Individuals or organizations that plan to apply for any AFMN Grant may not serve as reviewers.

Role of Reviewers:

Reviewers will be provided with instructions and training, and will be asked to review 10-15 grant applications individually using a provided scoresheet. Reviewers will then meet (virtually) as a group to discuss their scores and funding recommendations. Final funding decisions will be made by the AFMN Council.

TAP Grants: Key Dates and Time Commitment

Grant Applicant Conference: Thursday, Oct. 13, 9am-10:30am
Reviewer Preparation: Week of Oct. 17-21, 2022
Application Review Period: Week of Oct. 24-28, 2022
Anticipated Total Time Commitment: 8-12 hours over two weeks (meetings 3 hours; individual review time 7-8 hours)

Note: Stipends may be available and negotiated with AFMN staff upon selection.

Who should apply?

-We encourage individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural communities to apply. The AFMN Council has made diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) the foundation of Age-Friendly Minnesota, and wants to ensure that underserved groups will benefit from the AFMN Grants Program.

-Applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences may apply. This may include but is not limited to work with government, Tribal Nations, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, the private sector, healthcare, or work related to aging. Staff from state agencies and departments also may apply.

-Individuals may apply for themselves or may nominate someone else.