Thank you so much for serving our community by being a grant panelist!
Next Step Fund
Contacts
Please email Sam with any questions. You can also reach her at 651-523-6388
Orientation Materials
Resources
Rating Guide:
- Next Step Fund Panel Rating Guide (PDF) (may open in a new window)
- Next Step Fund Panel Rating Guide (DOCX) (download)
Guidelines:
- Next Step Fund Guidelines (PDF) (may open in new window)
- Next Step Fund Guidelines (docx) (download)
- Next Step Fund Guidelines (rtf) (download)
Evaluation Tips:
- Please keep all information in the applications confidential – Do not share applications
- Evaluate the applications based on information in the application. Do not do research outside of the application
- However, please apply your knowledge as an expert in your field to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed project or a project’s potential for success
- Consider bias, for example, resist the urge to favor established artists with impressive accomplishments
- Review the application through the lens of the criteria, and only that lens
Bias Resources
Stipends & Reimbursements
Upon completion of panel participation, panelists will receive a stipend. Panelists can also request caregiver expense reimbursement. To receive your stipend, please fill out the Next Step Panelist Stipend Form and send any care reimbursement receipts to mrac@mrac.org