How We Can Help
Wonder if you have what it takes to go after grant funding? Don’t hesitate! We can help guide you through the application process through one-on-one support, office hours, webinars and more.
One-On-One Support
Our State Leads in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana are key parts of their local and regional food system and school networks. They can help:
- Develop project ideas
- Form and manage partnerships
- Connect with resources
- Answer questions about your application
- Strengthen your grant-writing by reviewing and/or editing your application
Online Compliance and Application Portal Support
Once Spark Awards launch, office hours will be offered as outlined below. Help is available in both English and Spanish.
Mariela Medina with the Illinois Public Health Institute can help you understand federal grant compliance, including:
- Determining whether your organization can be a lead applicant
- Registering with the System for Award Management government contracting system (sam.gov)
- Ensuring proper management practices
- Fulfilling other grant requirements
Mariela Medina’s office hours
- Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. CST
- Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST
By appointment. Email or call (224) 347-4987.
Elise Ramos with the Illinois Public Health Institute can help you navigate the online grant application portal.
Elise Ramos’s office hours
- Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST
- Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. CST