GCEF 2015
Webinar Rules of the Road Please do not hit your hold button Question? Input the question into the question box on the control panel. We will respond to allow for shared learning in the group Problem? Type it into the question box on the control panel. We will try to resolve it during the webinar Yes this PowerPoint and a recording of the webinar will be available at www.nfwf.org/gcef
Agenda Applicant Assistance Grant Guidelines Parts of a GCEF Application going online! Tips for Preparing a Successful Proposal Important Dates Proposal Development Breakouts
Applicant Assistance Workshops/Webinar One-on-One Assistance Technical Assistance Online Application Assistance Applicant Website - www.nfwf.org/gcef
Applicant Assistance Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10:00am-3:00pm: Applicant Bootcamp. An indepth event focused on preparing a narrative and budget, quantifying environmental metrics, using the online system, and providing a lot of time for questions. Thursday, June 4, 2015, 6:00pm-8:00pm: Applicant Workshop. An overview of the grant program, tips for preparing a proposal and information about using the online application. Thursday, June 11, 2015, 11:30am 1:00pm: Applicant Workshop. Please RSVP now at www.nfwf.org/gcef
Applicant Assistance Questions/Ideas/Schedule one-on-one Appointments: GCEF Community Liaison gcefund@northbrooklyn.org
Grant Guidelines Discernable Environmental Benefit Community Environmental Improvement Priorities: Green Streets and Other Community Greening Waterfront Restoration and Infrastructure
Grant Guidelines Greening Community Buildings, Facilities and Infrastructure Parks and Open Space Environmental Education and Stewardship 11222 Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Grant Guidelines Small Grants: $5k to $100k Large Grants: $101k to $600k Legacy Grants: $601k to $4.25m
Grant Guidelines Project Performance Period. Small and Large Grant: Start within 6 months and completed within 2 years after notification of grant Legacy Grant: Start within 6 months and be completed within 3 years after notification of grant Eligible Applicants. Non-profit 501(c) organizations; local government; and academic/educational institutions. For-profit entities are not eligible for grants under this RFP, but may partner with eligible applicants
Grant Guidelines Match Small Grant: Inkind and/or cash match encouraged Large Grant: Inkind and/or cash match encouraged at 1:1 or greater Legacy Grant: Inkind and/or cash match required at 2:1
Grant Guidelines Quality Assurance: If a project involves significant monitoring, data collection or data use, applicants prepare QA QC narrative. Grantees will be asked to prepare an QA QC Project Plan for GCEF approval
Grant Guidelines Ineligible X Pure research, capital campaigns; creation of endowments; event sponsorships; and projects for regranting purposes X Political advocacy, lobbying, boycotts, litigation expenses X Project(s) of ExxonMobil, or others that are the result of legally mandated action(s) under local, state, or federal law and/or associated with administrative permit conditions or terms of settlement agreements X Cover or reimburse costs the State would incur during the normal course of business
GCEF Online Application Found at: www.nfwf.org/easygrants Contact Information Project Information Project Location Budget Map Match Permits/Approvals
GCEF Online Application Uploads Please Refer to the Tips for Making an Application for full list of uploads! Administrative Financial Program
Narrative Application Overview Environmental Results Project Need and Significance Work Plan Project Team Qualifications Greenpoint-based and Other Partnerships Communications Quality Assurance and Quality Control. ( ) Yes or ( ) No 15 page limit
QA QC Narrative OVERVIEW: project objective(s), the type of data, how the data used; type of inquiry, decisions or conclusions, risk communication PRIMARY DATA: data methods, data evaluation, boundaries, lab information, project management SECONDARY DATA: data source, data application 5 page limit
EASYGRANTS MAPPING TOOL Upload an existing shapefile of project area(s) into Easygrants (if you do not have a shapefile of the project area(s) refer to Option 3) Select by Geography (Not relevant to Greenpoint) Draw a custom area (examples on slides 3 and 4) Find the project area using the search feature or use the drag and zoom tool on the map Once the project area is found on the map, start to draw a shape around the project area by selecting a tool (freehand or lines). If you are satisfied with the polygon, add title, save, and submit project location. If you are not satisfied, click the x and you can start over. You can also double click an area to create a point. Questions? Click Help on Easygrants Map page or contact Mike Lagua at Michael.Lagua@nfwf.org
EXAMPLE 1: ALL OF GREENPOINT
EXAMPLE 2: MCGOLRICK PARK
EXAMPLE 3: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Tips for Preparing a Proposal Go to the GCEF applicant page at www.nfwf.org/gcef Review the available resources including: Tip Sheet. Step by step guide on using the online system Detailed Budget Information. FAQs Narratives Familiarize yourself with the online system www.nfwf.org/easygrants Start collecting required financial documents, landowner permission, and letters of support early Read the RFP
Important 2015 Dates August 6: Proposals Due October: Announce Small Grants Week of November 16: Community Preferencing December: Announce Large & Legacy Grants