Fall 2017 Mini-Grant Application

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1 Fall 2017 Mini-Grant Application Introduction Love Your Block (LYB) is a competitive mini-grant program that engages residents in revitalizing their neighborhoods, one block at a time. The mini-grants are provided to neighborhood organizations to purchase the supplies needed for their local project. Neighborhood organizations are encouraged to identify challenges and develop volunteerfueled solutions. Neighborhood organizations in the City of Phoenix are invited to apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to support a revitalization project. This work is made possible in partnership with Cities of Service. Important Dates Application Release Date: September 1, 2017 Application Deadline: November 1, 2017 Mini-Grants Awardees Announced: December 1, 2017 Mandatory Orientation: December 13, 2017 Mandatory Budget & Project Review: January 10, 2018 Project Start Date: January 12, 2018 Project Completion Deadline: May 13, 2018 Mandatory Sustainability Convening: May 30, 2018 Grant Requirements In order to qualify for a mini-grant, each neighborhood organization will be asked to: Propose a project that will benefit the community and be open to the public Recruit 10 or more volunteers committed to implement & maintain the project Propose and execute a sustainability plan for the project Propose a project that does not exceed $1,000 in mini-grant funding Complete the project by May 13, 2018 Have a group bank account If project site is on private property, produce a letter of permission from property owner List with the Neighborhood Notification Listing (NNO) Please call (602) if you have questions about these requirements. Example of LYB Projects Vacant Lot Clean-ups Litter and Graffiti Removals Public Art Displays Tree Plantings Community Murals Alley Activations Check out the Love Your Block Toolkit for project inspiration and planning tools.

2 Mini-Grant Funds May Not Be Used For Costs for Administering Mini-Grants Alcoholic Beverages Entertainment Parties Recognition Dinners Awards Raffle Prizes Clothing Surveillance Equipment Motor Vehicles Weapons Speed Bumps Street Repair Items or Services for Personal Use Application Checklist Completed application with proposed project budget Before pictures of proposed project site (digital copies preferred) If group bank account already exists, a copy of a voided check from the group s account If applicable, a letter of permission from property owner for the neighborhood group to complete the project on their property How to Apply Completed applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm on November 1, Applications and any additional documents should be submitted one of the following ways: Online application (preferred medium) is available on Award Alley: loveyourblock@hpnphx.org Mail-in or Drop-off: Attention: Talia Ramella Love Your Block Program Neighborhood Service Department 200 W. Washington St. 4th Floor Phoenix, AZ Questions For any questions, technical assistance, or to receive additional information regarding Love Your Block, please contact: Leonard Gross (se habla español) Talia Ramella leonard.gross@phoenix.gov talia.ramella@phoenix.gov **The Love Your Block program considers every submitted application a project proposal. The details of any application, including a project s location, budget, timeline, etc. are dependent on Cities of Service, City of Phoenix, and other applicable regulations. Love Your Block Phoenix is brought to you by: 2

3 LOVE YOUR BLOCK PHOENIX Fall 2017 Mini-Grant Application Contact Information Group Name: Group mailing address, if applicable: Group , if applicable: Neighborhood boundaries: Primary Contact Name: Phone number: Mailing address: Additional Contact Name: Phone number: Mailing address: Additional Contact Name: Phone number: Mailing address: Is your group listed with the City of Phoenix s Neighborhood Notification Listing? Yes No Does your group have a bank account? Yes No If yes, please attach a voided check from your group s bank account to the application. Project Information Where will the project be located? (Street address) Will the project be located on public or private property? Private Public If the project will be located on private property, please include a permission letter from the property owner. 3

4 Project Proposal 1. Identify a challenge(s) that your community faces. a. Describe your project idea. b. How will your project address your community challenge(s)? 2. What are the goals of the project? 3. Outline the project timeline (include start date, project service days and approximately how many hours per service day, activities, completion date, etc.) 4

5 Sustainability Plan. 1. Who will be responsible for maintaining your group s project year after year? 2. How will your group maintain the project? (e.g., removing litter or graffiti, landscaping green space, monthly watering of community garden, painting touchup on community mural) Measuring Success 1. How will your group measure if the project goals are met? (e.g., measuring pounds of garbage removed, square feet of graffiti removed, number of volunteers recruited) 2. Who will be responsible for keeping track of project metrics? Neighborhood Engagement Information 1. What tasks can volunteers do to make your project a success? (e.g. digging holes for trees, painting walls, collecting trash, designing mural) 5

6 How many neighborhood residents do you think will participate in the project? How many volunteers from outside the neighborhood do you think will participate in the project? Please list a minimum of 10 neighborhood volunteers who will participate in the project. Include the name, home address, and phone number for each volunteer Budget Information Does your group have any partners (churches, schools, non-profits, and businesses) who have committed to support your project? Yes No If so, please list any partners and their roles? (e.g., ABC Church will donate 3 gallons of paint for the mural; XYZ Arborist will donate 3 trees to our garden) 6

7 Proposed Budget Please provide a budget that includes all planned expenses (including taxes) related to the project. ITEM EXPLANATION SOURCE QUANTITY COST EX. Paint Primer To prime the wall before painting the mural Home Depot 5 gal $75.95 Total (include taxes): 7

8 Please contact the following Love Your Block staff members if you have any questions about, or need help completing, this application. Leonard Gross Talia Ramella Application Checklist Completed application with proposed project budget Before pictures of proposed project site (digital copies preferred) If group bank account already exists, a copy of a voided check from the group s account If applicable, a letter of permission from property owner for the neighborhood group to complete the project on their property Completed applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 1, Applications and any additional documents should be submitted one of the following ways: Online application: Award Alley loveyourblock@hpnphx.org Mail-in or Drop-off: Attention: Talia Ramella Love Your Block Program, Neighborhood Service Department 200 W. Washington St. 4th Floor Phoenix, AZ