Welcome to Turning Projects Into Points: Supplement Your Certification with a Grant Samantha A. McGraw, Program Manager, Sustainable Jersey Kaitlyn Vollmer, Program Coordinator, Sustainable Jersey Our 2018 Sustainability Sessions were made possible in part with the support of the following sponsors: WiFi network: Guest-at-TCNJ3 username: guest2344 password: naranyru
Session Agenda Overview of Sustainable Jersey Grants Program Selecting Projects for Points Grant Workshop Lessons Learned
Grant Sponsors Municipal Program Schools Program
Grants Awarded MUNICIPAL PROGRAM Sponsor Grants Awarded Total $ Gardinier (Energy) 27 $505,000 NJDOH 4 $32,000 PSEG 193 $1,179,206 Walmart 151 $981,006 The Nature Conservancy 8 $35,951 TOTAL 383 $2,733,163 Funding Levels: $2,000 green team support $10,000 to $35,000 large grants SCHOOLS PROGRAM Sponsor Grants Awarded Total $ Gardinier (Energy) 15 $195,000 NJEA 142 $540,000 NJDOH 88 $344,534 PSEG 128 $400,000 The Nature Conservancy 1 $12,580 TOTAL 374 $1,492,114 Since 2009 $4,227,277 in grants to fund 757 projects in New Jersey municipalities and schools has been distributed
Grant Cycle Timeline MUNICIPAL PROGRAM Sponsor Announcement Application Deadline Gardinier (Energy) Late Summer End of October PSEG Mid-November End of February SCHOOLS PROGRAM Sponsor Announcement Application Deadline Gardinier (Energy) Late Summer End of October NJEA Late Summer End of October PSEG Early November Beginning of February *Please note funding cycles are subject to change and official announcement will be made when funding cycles become available
Selecting Projects for Points 2018 New Jersey Sustainability Summit @SJ_Program #SustainableStateNJ
What Have We Funded? Municipal Gardinier Projects Funded # Funded 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 5 1 4 4 2 4 1 3
What Have We Funded? 120 Municipal General Projects Funded (8 or More) 118 100 80 # Funded 60 40 49 20 27 25 0 Community Education & Outreach Community Garden 8 Food Waste Green Team Support 8 10 Native Plants Natural Resources Inventory Other 9 Plastic Reduction Campaign 14 Raingardens 11 Water Conservation Education Program
Other Municipal Projects Bergenfield Clean Waters Project ($10,000) Camden City Sustainability Ordinance ($20,000) Chatham Borough Invertebrate Conservation/Management Demonstration Project ($20,000) Frenchtown Borough Future Frenchtown ($20,000) Island Heights Bioswale ($20,000) Downbeach Watershed Management Plan ($20,000) Montclair Bike Depot ($20,000) Readington Township Learning Woods ($10,000)
Municipal Projects for Points Wildlife Interaction Plans Creative Placemaking Plan Brownfields Inventory & Prioritization Build-Out Analysis Green Your Green Fair Coastal Vulnerability Assessment Community Asset Mapping Community Wildfire Protection Plans Community Visioning Conservation Easements Emergency Communications Planning Municipal On-Site Solar System Employee Health & Wellness Initiatives Farmers Market Green Building & Environmental Sustainability Element Green Business Recognition Program Green Roofs/Cool Roofs Materials Reuse Public Information and Engagement Campaign Tree Hazard Inventory Waste Audit
What Have We Funded? School Gardinier Projects Funded 6 4 3 2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES LIGHTING UPGRADES OTHER STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
What Have We Funded? School General Grants Funded (more than 10) 102 10 27 18 31 10 21 10 12 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GARDEN- RELATED GREEN TEAM SUPPORT OTHER PLASTIC REDUCTION CAMPAIGN PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PHYISCAL ACTIVITY RECYCLING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WASTE REDUCTION
Other School Projects Eagle Academy s Sustainable Murals ($2,000) Thomas E. Bowe Elementary Green Project Library ($2,000) Cedar Creek High School Mobile STEM Trailer ($10,000) Holland Twp. Elementary Solar Dome ($10,000) George L. Catrambone Elementary Recycled Bottle Greenhouse ($2,000) Toms River High School South Wolbachia Summer Research Project ($10,000) Toms River Regional School District Play it Again Musical Instrument Rehabilitation Program ($10,000) Weymouth Twp. Elementary Seeds to Stand ($2,000)
School Projects for Points Professional Development for Sustainability School Community Asset Mapping Healthy Food Choices Beyond the Cafeteria Green Cleaning Training & Education Programs isteam Student Participation in the Arts Curriculum Mapping Culture and Climate Needs Assessment Green Fair School Wellness Council Programs to Promote Physical Activity Staff Wellness Program Waste Audit
Grant Project Workshop 2018 New Jersey Sustainability Summit @SJ_Program #SustainableStateNJ
Large Grant Proposal Evaluation 1. Read through the proposals and identify strengths and what you liked about the proposal. 2. Identify the weaknesses of the proposal. 3. Which proposal was funded? 4. What do you think the point difference was between the two proposals?
Large Grant General Evaluation Criteria Project Description Project Team Members Action Plan & Timeline Community Engagement Impact on the Community Budget *All large grant evaluation criteria have associated points that guide the selection committee s review
Green Team Grant Proposal Evaluation 1. Read through the proposals and identify strengths and what you liked about the proposal. 2. Identify the weaknesses of the proposal. 3. Which proposal was funded?
Green Team Grant Evaluation Criteria Strength of the action plan that will guide the green team s activities Likelihood of success as demonstrated by reasonable budget Demonstrated commitment of green team and municipality to move forward with sustainability efforts
Lessons Learned 2018 New Jersey Sustainability Summit @SJ_Program #SustainableStateNJ
Project Planning Administrative Delays o Inquire about the procurement process. o Plan time for paperwork. Project Selection o Consider community dynamics when crafting your proposal so that it s successful. o Consult stakeholders before settling on a plan. o Understand your capacity.
Outreach Post Grant Award o Establish relationships with other community members/organizations early on. o Use a variety of methods to share the grant project and let the community know what s to come. o Keep information clear, concise and meaningful. Post Project Completion o Place signage at project sites. o Continued outreach for project longevity.
Building Your Team Recruit volunteers early on. Spend time and resources to train volunteers. Identify and involve all relevant parties from the beginning. Get students/youth involved. Keep meetings short, timely, meaningful and efficient.
Project Implementation Research products you plan to use. Plan ahead for summer months/downtime. Set deadlines and adhere to them. Plan for the unexpected.
Reporting/Expenditures Keep all expenses organized. Include shipping costs in your proposed budget.
Additional Tips Consultant-driven projects should feature a green team component.
Final Thoughts 2018 New Jersey Sustainability Summit @SJ_Program #SustainableStateNJ
Questions? Call Us! Grants Program o Kaitlyn Vollmer, Program Coordinator, 609-771-3189 or grants@sustainablejersey.com. Municipal Program o Maureen Jones, Program Assistant, 609-771-2938 or info@sustainablejersey.com. Schools Program o Veronique Lambert, Program Coordinator, 609-771-3427, schools@sustainablejersey.com.
Current Annual Sustainable Jersey Municipal Sponsors Program Underwriters Grants Program Underwriters Corporate Sponsors PLATINUM SILVER BRONZE
Current Annual Sustainable Jersey for Schools Sponsors Sustainable Jersey for Schools Underwriters Small Grants Underwriters Corporate Sponsors PLATINUM Founding Sponsor Founding Sponsor GOLD SILVER BRONZE Founding Sponsor
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