TRY DI Grant - MIcreativity

Bring Creative Learning to YOUR School/Community!
Our First-Year-Free "TRY DI" Grant Program available to schools, community groups, churches / faith-based orgs, and independent teams who are from communities NEW to Destination Imagination!
TRY DI!
Applying for a TRY DI Grant is simple:

1
Verify that you are NEW to DI
If you are not sure if your school, youth group, or community is eligible, you can ask us at director@MIcreativity.org
2
Assemble your crew
Determine who would serve as your DI Coordinator, Team Manager(s), Appraiser(s), and other helpers!

Coordinator: The organizer of all DI teams in your school / community.
Team Manager: The facilitator of one or more DI Teams
Appraiser: Volunteer who agrees to attend a virtual training and give their time for a full-day tournament
Other Helpers: Optional roles for helping the team with preparing activities, overseeing team meetings, providing snacks, etc.
3
APPLY!
Fill out the application form located at the bottom of this page.
4
Set your plan with MI DI
If approved, our Affiliate Director and/or Regional Director will contact you to set an activation plan for ensuring DI is a success in your school / community!
5
Bring your team together
Start regular meetings with your DI Team; you can gather in-person or virtually. Each week, students should work on their Team Challenge solution, practice Instant Challenges, and participate in other teambuilding activities prepared by the Team Manager.
6
Attend a Tournament
ALL Teams who receive a TRY DI Grant are required to participate in a Regional Tournament in Feb./March.

Deadline to register: Early Feb. 2025
Grant Program will cover most DI Program Expenses
Covered Costs:
If approved for the "TRY DI" Grant, the following costs / registrations are covered by the Michigan Creativity Association:
Destination Imagination Team Number ($165 value, per team)
MI DI Regional Tournament Registration ($75 value, per team)
Instant Challenge Practice E-Book ($25 value, per team)
Additional Costs:
In addition to the costs covered by the Michigan Creativity Association, the following items are costs that would be the responsibility of the sponsoring organization (school, church, youth group, etc.) and/or the cost to be shared by the families of participating students:
Team Challenge + Instant Challenge Supplies (can range from $25 - $150 per team, depending on what items the team chooses to use in their presentation)
Note: MANY teams spend $25 or less on their Team Challenge presentation by using recycled/free items, borrowing items from school/church, using items from home, etc.
Most Instant Challenge supplies are everyday items that can be found around-the-house or at a school. Many Team Managers ask families to donate items, or spend ~$25 on items from a Dollar Store to use for the team to practice Instant Challenges.
Background Check for Team Manager ($25 if acquired through DI HQ's Sterling Volunteers account) - you can also check to see if you have an option for submitting a valid/approved Background Check at:
https://www.destinationimagination .org/challenge -program/background-checks/
State Tournament, only if the team qualifies for the State Tournament by their placement at a Regional Tournament ($150 per team)
TRY DI Grant Application
A limited number of TRY DI Grants are available, and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is November 15th and/or when all available TRY DI Grants have been awarded.

Bring Creative Learning to YOUR School/Community!

TRY DI!

Applying for a TRY DI Grant is simple:

Verify that you are NEW to DI

Assemble your crew

APPLY!

Set your plan with MI DI

Bring your team together

Attend a Tournament

Grant Program will cover most DI Program Expenses

Covered Costs:

Additional Costs:

TRY DI Grant Application

A limited number of TRY DI Grants are available, and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is November 15th and/or when all available TRY DI Grants have been awarded.