2018 TD Green Streets Application

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1 2018 TD Green Streets Application Welcome to the 2018 TD Green Streets application! To complete this application, you will need: A general description of the project taking place, including the educational opportunities, project location, partners, proposed budget, timeline, and methods for measuring success The exact street address for the proposed project. (The site MUST be verified as a low- to moderate-income (LMI) area of the community according to the FFIEC Geocoding Mapping System ) Letter(s) of participation from any project partners outside of the municipality that will be collaborating to complete the project You can come back to an unfinished application at a later date by using the unique URL that has been ed to you. PLEASE NOTE: The application will only automatically save data when a page is completed. If you do decide to complete your application at a different time, make sure you finish a page in its entirety and click the "Next" button before closing your application. The deadline for submissions is November 21, 2017 at 11:59pm Central. Applicants will be notified of their application status by the end of January Name * * Acknowledgment * I have read the instructions and understand the requirements and deadline for this application.

2 Primary Contact Information (from Municipality) Name * First Name Last Name Organization * Address * Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip Code Country * Phone Number * Municipality Tax ID # *

3 Secondary Contact Information (from Municipality) Name * First Name Last Name Organization * Address * Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip Code Country * Phone Number * Municipality Tax ID # *

4 Partnering Organization Contact Information Municipalities are strongly encouraged to apply in partnership with community partners such as nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, etc. If you do partner with organizations outside of the municipality to execute this project, you must provide the contact information for that organization along with a letter of participation. Are you partnering with any organizations outside the municipality? Yes No Name * First Name Last Name Organization * Address * Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip Code Country * Phone Number * Tax ID # *

5 A letter of participation is required from the partnering organization(s). For your convenience, template language has been provided below, or feel free create your own: [Organization] is proud to partner with [Municipality] for the 2018 TD Green Streets program application. If selected, we plan to participate in the project in the following ways: [list way] [list way] [list way] Sincerely, [Partnering Organization Main Contact] Upload a customized letter, printed on company letterhead, for any partnering organization from outside the municipality. Your application will NOT be considered complete until this letter is submitted. Upload your letter. (Cannot exceed 1MB in size) *

6 Proposed Location(s) Where are the trees to be planted within the community? You must provide at least one street address and zip code for each proposed area. NOTE: All events must take place in a Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) neighborhood. Although proposals for projects taking place in moderate-income neighborhoods will be accepted, preference will be given to those projects proposed for low-income neighborhoods. To confirm neighborhood eligibility, visit the FFIEC Geocoding/Mapping System. Type in the exact address with city, state, and zip code and then search. When the information comes up on the left, select Census Demographic Data. Look for the Tract Income Level. If it says Low or Moderate, you qualify. Site 1 (Required) Address * City * State * Zip Code * Is this site in an LMI neighborhood? * Yes No Upload a screenshot from the FFIEC website showing the LMI status of your site. *

7 Site 2 (Optional) Address * City * State * Zip Code * Is this site in an LMI neighborhood? * Yes No Upload a screenshot from the FFIEC website showing the LMI status of your site. * Site 3 (Optional) Address * City * State * Zip Code * Is this site in an LMI neighborhood? * Yes No Upload a screenshot from the FFIEC website showing the LMI status of your site. *

8 Proposal Description Description of Program Describe the proposed project in detail. * Total estimated number of trees to be planted * How will the TD Green Streets award enhance your community's long-term forestry program? * Amount of funding requested (not to exceed $20,000): *

9 Community Partner Involvement Which community volunteers, volunteer organizations, and other partners (e.g., nonprofit organizations) are expected to participate, and how? * What educational materials/events will be developed and/or distributed to increase long-term public awareness of trees? * Does your event address any of TD Bank's diversity areas of interest? (Check all that apply)* Minorities Individuals with Disabilities LGBTQ Veterans If you selected any diversity areas of focus, please describe how your project could potentially incorporate these focus areas

10 Technical Training/Education How will these award funds be used to enhance the technical expertise and training of your staff and volunteers in an effort to build capacity? * Tree Planting What plan, including maintenance and watering, is in place to utilize sound arboriculture practices for the new trees planted? * Who will be responsible for maintaining the trees? * Program Evaluation What goals do you have for the program? * What methods will be used to evaluate your success in achieving those goals? (Examples include itree, assessments, surveys, etc.) * How will the results of your program, including community engagement, be tracked and shared? * How will you encourage media attention in order to share the story of TD Bank's involvement? *

11 What are the major milestones of your project? (Please use the format in the example below for entering your timeline. Dates listed in green MUST be included in your timeline.) Program Timeline * Example of Project Milestones February 28, 2018: (If selected) Submit agreement and W9 to the Arbor Day Foundation. March 2018: Work with residents who will receive trees to organize planting event. March April 2018: Select trees at local nursery for the community tree planting event and recruit volunteers for the tree planting event. April 2018: Work with Branch Out Burlington! to organize and host spring TreeKeeper training event, open to all residents. April 2018: Tree planting event will be held on the last Saturday in April. In addition to the community tree planting, it will serve as an Arbor Day recognition event. May 2018: Outreach and educational materials designed by UVM students will be finalized, ordered and distributed. May 31, 2018: (If not holding spring event) Send notification to the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank about our summer/fall events. June August 2018: Support Branch Out Burlington! volunteer weeding events at the organization's community tree nursery, providing outreach and refreshments. June 2018: Hold a volunteer maintenance event (pruning, weeding beds, public outreach). July 2018: (If holding an event after May 1) Schedule a progress update call with the Arbor Day Foundation. August 2018: Hold a volunteer maintenance event (pruning, weeding beds, public outreach). September 2018: Hold a volunteer maintenance event (remove gatorbags and stakes, reapply mulch, prep for winter). September 2018: Work with Branch Out Burlington! to organize and host a fall TreeKeeper training event, open to all residents of Burlington. September November 2018: University of Vermont (UVM) students design public outreach materials and educational materials, edited by Branch Out Burlington! and City Arborist. November 30, 2018: Final Report is due to the Arbor Day Foundation. Payment from the Arbor Day Foundation will be distributed upon receipt of the final report. October December 2018: Evaluate success of the project and develop outreach materials to share the activities and impacts of the grant funding.

12 Program Budget Provide a breakdown of all program costs. (Answers must be listed in dollar format, e.g., $150.00) Community Event Community Involvement: * Community/Volunteer Education and Training: * Other: Technical Training/Education List costs associated with the proposed technical training/education opportunity for your volunteers and/or staff. Technical Training/Education: * Tree Planting NOTE: Only up to 50% of the award amount may be used on new trees planted, and they must be planted in an LMI neighborhood. Trees: * Shrubs (if applicable): Supplies: * Maintenance: * Other: Please calculate your total cost/tree expense (Trees only + Supplies + Maintenance + Other, divided by total # of trees to be planted): *

13 Program Evaluation Evaluation Process: * Result Distribution: * Other Costs Other Costs Associated with the Program/Project: Please describe what the other costs will cover. Total Budget Total Proposed Budget: *

14 Submit Your Application PLEASE NOTE: By clicking the "Submit" button, you recognize that you have completed this application to the best of your abilities and are ready to submit it for review. Once submitted you cannot come back and make changes to your application. Are you sure you want to submit your application? Yes No Submit