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Science Debate, Inc. (“SD”) requests applications for small, fundable projects (“mini grants”) from community organizers and science policy advocates across the US. At least 10 grants will be distributed to groups interested in organizing efforts and coordinating the mobilization of people to promote discussion of science policy by 2020 presidential candidates and participation in science forums organized by SD.
Examples of relevant activities include, but are not limited to:
Organize members and communities to bird dog candidates on science policy issues at town halls and events.
Organize members and groups to visit candidate offices and reach out widely via phone, email, and social media campaigns on why science-oriented policies matter to all of us
Act as a hub for like-minded regional organizations to coordinate statewide efforts that focus on science policy outreach related to the 2020 election cycle
Partner with local media or develop media to cover election relevant science policy
Provide support to SD (national) through phone calls, email, support at events and toward planning science leadership forums
Launch a SD chapter where you live with specific plans to engage citizens in making science policy part of the 2020 conversation
Examples of non-relevant activities:
Voter registration drives
Speaker series
Science policy mixers
Local science debates