ACCTM ZZZZZ American College of Civil Trial Mediators

GRANT APPLICATION.pdf

In keeping with its mission to foster growth of alternative dispute resolution systems throughout the country, the College has established a Grant program.

Grant recepients may include non-profit organizations, associations, government agencies, entities, or systems that support education, outreach, or service-delivery projects utilizing mediation and/or alternative dispute resolution. A grant is normally a form of financial assistance that funds an individual or organization to develop or provide assistance for a specific project or program.

Completion and submission of a Grant Application is prerequisite for consideration. Awards are given once a year in conjunction with the College's Annual Retreat and Conference.

Previous awards:

2008	Awarded to the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Services "CADRES" program for use in the development and implementation of a pilot program for alternative dispute resolution services in the area of harrassment. The CADRES Program Director is Diane Kenty.
2009	Awarded to the University of Montana Community Dispute Resolution Center Mediation Clinic to continue the study and practice of alternative dispute resolution and provide training to students in mediation practice serving the Missoula community. The Mediation Clinic Director is Eduardo R.C. Capulong. See: University of Montana School of Law - News
2010	Awarded to the Community Justice Network of Vermont and the Vermont Bar Association - ADR Committee to increase utilization of mediation by the public, raise awareness of the availability of community mediation, and recruit pro-bono mediators to service an increased demand for mediation services.
2011	Awarded to Prison of Peace, a training program co-founded by Laurel Kaufer and Fellow Douglas Noll, designed to embed personal and group Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution skills into the prison culture at Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla, CA. Valley State Prison for Women serves the community of inmates of more than 3,600 female offenders. In 2011, over 50 inmates will be trained as instructors, mentors, and/or coaches to make the project internally self-sustaining. Link: *Prison of Peace*. This 10 minute documentary is a compelling testament to the power of Prison of Peace(Link: http://www.prisonofpeace.org/press-media.html).