LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS. Innovation & Capital Stream Questions

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1 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS 2017 Innovation & Capital Stream Questions

2 2 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS: INNOVATION STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS For questions about the London Community Grants Program, please contact

3 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS 2017 Innovation Stream Questions

4 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS INNOVATION STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS 3 Application Questions Contact Information Executive Director Name: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Board Chair or Treasurer Name: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Name of Collaboration or Network if Applicable: Organization Description Please provide a brief description of the organization, collaboration or network and the work it does (200 words). Project Details Total Budget Request $ Name of Project: Project Details Which City of London Strategic Area of Focus and Sub Area of Focus does your project align with? Strengthening our Community Sub Areas of Focus - Vibrant, connected and engaged neighbourhoods - Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community - Caring and compassionate services - Amazing arts, culture and recreation experiences - Healthy, safe and accessible City Building a Sustainable City Sub Areas of Focus - Robust infrastructure - Convenient and connected mobility choices

5 4 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS: INNOVATION STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS - Strong and healthy environment - Beautiful places and spaces - Responsible growth - Heritage conservation Growing our Economy Sub Areas of Focus - Diverse and resilient economy - Urban regeneration - Local, regional and global innovation - Strategic, collaborative partnerships - Diverse employment opportunities Demonstrate how your project will advance the above selected Strategic Area of Focus and Sub Area(s) of Focus. Identify what your organization is doing in reference to the Strategic Plan and how your organization will accomplish this. Please make reference to relevant community plans in your response. (350 words). Which purpose does your project align with? Select one of the following options and answer the question in the box below (350 words): New idea proven or promising early stage innovations that need additional support to create the capacity and conditions to be effectively sustained. Please describe your project and its activities, and indicate how the project is a new, innovative idea. Explain how this is a new approach to service provision that is currently not being utilized by others. Collaboration new, emerging organizations, initiatives or collaborations that engage in dynamic community partnerships and innovative improvements to service delivery and system collaboration. Please describe your project and its activities and identify which sectors and community partners your project involves. How will your organization s project enhance service delivery and system collaboration? Transformation of service delivery creative new approaches to social innovation that engage multiple stakeholders in creative collaboration to improve system delivery and/or coordination OR provide an opportunity for a sector to do things differently. Please describe your project and its activities and elaborate on the ways in which your project will provide the opportunity to do things differently within a specific sector. Please list all stakeholders involved in this project and describe the nature of the collaboration. (300 words)

6 Outcomes and Indicators LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS INNOVATION STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS 5 Provide the Outcomes and Indicators for your project. (Up to 3 outcomes and up to 5 indicators): Outcomes Indicators Community Impact Describe how your project fills a community need in a way that others currently are not. Please describe how you determined that need (250 words). Capacity of Organization, Network and/or Collaboration If the organization, network or collaboration has received City of London funding in the past, when was it last received, what was the amount of funding, and what was it designated for? (250 words) If the organization, network or collaboration has never received City of London funding, have any of the applying organizations received financial support from other funders? If so, please describe your most recent funding including the name of the funder, the amount of funding and a description of the funded project. (250 words) How many staff does your organization/network/collaboration have? # of full-time staff: # of part-time staff: # of volunteers: OR if not applicable, is this a volunteer-run organization (no paid staff)? # of volunteers: Sustainability Considering this is an annual grant, please describe your sustainability plans for the future of your project after City of London funding has ended (250 words).

7 6 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS: INNOVATION STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS Budget -complete budget template for your project s budget Additional Information Declaration In submitting this application, I certify that: I/We have read and agree to all of the terms and conditions outlined in this application form. I/We represent the group named in the application and, to the best of my/our knowledge; the information provided herein is true. I/We will carry out the activities when and as described in the application. We understand that if there are significant changes to our project(s) and/or if we fail to carry through with this project(s) we may be required to return the funds to the City of London, and that it is our responsibility, as the applicant, to notify the City of London in advance of such changes. I/We declare that the Board of Directors of the organization named on this application is supportive of this application. I/We acknowledge that any false information provided on this application may affect my eligibility for funding through the London Community Grants Program. I/We verify that organizational contact information will be kept up to date at all times. Submitting your Application Upon submitting your application, the Executive Director and Board Chair/Treasurer will receive a confirmation with a PDF version of your completed application for your records. You can also access your submitted application at any time on your Applicant Portal, found at

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9 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS: CAPITAL STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS 3 Application Questions Contact Information Executive Director: Name: Phone Number: Mailing address: Board Chair or treasurer: Name: Phone Number: Home address: Please provide a brief description of your organization and how your capital funding request will enhance the work of your organization. Please make reference, where applicable, to the extent of public use, hours of operation, fee structure, etc. and whether there are other organizations in London providing a similar service. (350 words) Funding Alignment Total Budget Request $ Name of Facility/Construction Project: Address or Location of Facility/Construction Project: Type of Facility/Construction Project: Proposed Date of Commencement: Proposed date of Completion: Project Details Which City of London Strategic Area of Focus and Sub Area of Focus does your project align with? Strengthening our Community Sub Areas of Focus - Vibrant, connected and engaged neighbourhoods - Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community - Caring and compassionate services - Amazing arts, culture and recreation experiences - Healthy, safe and accessible City

10 4 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS: CAPITAL STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS Building a Sustainable City Sub Areas of Focus - Robust infrastructure - Convenient and connected mobility choices - Strong and healthy environment - Beautiful places and spaces - Responsible growth - Heritage conservation Growing our Economy Sub Areas of Focus - Diverse and resilient economy - Urban regeneration - Local, regional and global innovation - Strategic, collaborative partnerships - Diverse employment opportunities Demonstrate how your project will advance the above selected Strategic Area of Focus and Sub Area(s) of Focus. Identify what your organization is doing in reference to the Strategic Plan and how your organization will accomplish this. Please make reference to relevant community plans in your response. (350 words) Community Impact Describe how your project fills a community need. Please describe how you determined that need. (250 words) What is your organization s engagement process for goal setting and strategic planning? Please describe how London residents are actively engaged in setting your organization s direction. (250 words) Community Partnerships Please describe relevant partnerships your organization has in the community that will help to ensure the success of your project. This includes how your organization makes decisions, and collaborates with other organizations in the community. *Relevant Partnerships are anchor institutions that your organization works with in the community and are indicative of a high level, strategic partnership. (250 words) Does your organization engage in any organizational partnerships for cost sharing? Is so, please explain. (250 words)

11 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS: CAPITAL STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS 5 Organizational Capacity If you have received City of London funding in the past, when did you last receive funding, the amount funded and what it was designated for? Include purchase of service, tax exemptions, etc. if applicable. (250 words) Has this capital project previously received a City of London grant? If so, please indicate the date and the amount. If you have never received City of London funding, has your organization received financial support from other funders? If so, please describe your most recent funding including the name of the funder, the amount of funding and a description of the funded project. (250 words) How many staff does your organization have? # of full-time staff: # of part-time staff: # of volunteers: OR if not applicable, is this a volunteer-run organization (no paid staff)? # of volunteers: Sustainability Considering this is an annual grant, please describe your sustainability plan for financing your capital project. Please make reference to your organization s fundraising capabilities and support from the private sector. (350 words) How many jobs will be generated as a result of this capital project? Full-time permanent: Part-Time permanent: Temporary (construction): Other current funding sources: - complete a budget template to demonstrate current funding sources to your organization Detailed Budget Breakdown: - complete budget template about the costs of your project State who will own the land, buildings and capital equipment which as the subject of this proposal. If the applicant(s) is/are not the owner(s) of the site, has the owner s written approval been obtained? If yes, please attach copy of written approval. If the site is leased, briefly state the terms and duration of the lease and attach a copy of the lease. How or where will your tender be advertised? (150 words)

12 6 LONDON COMMUNITY GRANTS: CAPITAL STREAM APPLICATION QUESTIONS Additional information: Declaration In submitting this application, I certify that: I/We have read and agree to all of the terms and conditions outlined in this application form. I/We represent the group named in the application and, to the best of my/our knowledge; the information provided herein is true. I/We will carry out the activities when and as described in the application. We understand that if there are significant changes to our project(s) and/or if we fail to carry through with this project(s) we may be required to return the funds to the City of London, and that it is our responsibility, as the applicant, to notify the City of London in advance of such changes. I/We declare that the Board of Directors of the organization named on this application is supportive of this application. I/We acknowledge that any false information provided on this application may affect my eligibility for funding through the London Community Grants Program. I/We verify that organizational contact information will be kept up to date at all times. Submitting your Application Upon submitting your application, the Executive Director and Board Chair/Treasurer will receive a confirmation with a PDF version of your completed application for your records. You can also access your submitted application at any time on your Applicant Portal, found at