PROGRAMS

IPL PROJECT GREENSPACE APPLICATION

APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 13th, 2010 BY 5:00PM

You may submit online (preferred method), fax, email, or snail mail completed applications to KIB

Download application in Microsoft Word format

Applicants MUST have long-term maintenance plans for ALL projects proposed in this application. Future partnerships with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful will be based in part on how well projects are maintained.

Please note that these are not cash grants, but project grants. KIB will provide design, materials, and project management while you provide the ideas, volunteers, and future maintenance.

IPL PROJECT GREENSPACE APPLICATION

Organization Name *

Contact Name/Title *

Address *

Evening Phone Number *

E-Mail Address *

Briefly describe your organization's mission *

NOTE: FOR TREE PLANTING PROJECTS PLEASE USE THE NEIGHBORWOODS APPLICATION

Criteria for evaluation of projects submitted

All projects will be evaluated according to the following:
• Maintenance plan,
• Number of people directly impacted by the proposed improvement,
• Public access or visibility of the project,
• Other benefits to the community,
• Number of volunteers the applying organization brings to the project,
• Other resources the applying organization brings to the project: donations, materials, food, etc.
• Neighborhood or organization need,
• Size of project (not too big, not too small; larger projects may apply for a “phase 1” grant)

Using this application

All applicants are to fill out and return the following:
• Applicant Information,
• Select type of project for which you are applying
• Building on Success,
• Benefits to the Community,
• Applicants must also complete the Maintenance section of the application,
• Make sure to have multiple people sign the Application Certification,
• Include any attachments that may assist us in understanding your project plans,

ALL applicants MUST have long-term maintenance plans for ALL projects proposed in this application. Future partnerships with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful will be based in part on how well projects are maintained.

Please note that these are not cash grants, but project grants. KIB will provide design, materials, and project management while you provide the ideas, volunteers, and future maintenance.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful reserves the right to adapt all or any component of this proposal, based on the availability of resources (equipment, supplies, financial support, etc.)

If at ANY time you have a question about any part of this application, please contact Phil Schaefer at
264-7555 ext. 109 or pschaefer@kibi.org

Gateways, Gardens, Parks, Medians, and Other Beautifications

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful works with neighborhoods and other community groups interested in creating, improving, and maintaining gardens, parks and other greenspaces in Indianapolis. If you have questions pertaining to gardens, parks, gateways or medians, contact Phil Schaefer at 264-7555 x109 or pschaefer@kibi.org.

Please indicate what type of project you are submitting *

Describe your project. What is your vision, what do you want it to look like 5 years from now? *

Location of project (Address or Surrounding Streets): *

Will work be done in an existing Park/Greenspace? If so, name: *

If not, what is the function of land right now? *

Is the property where your project is to occur owned by the community or organization requesting this grant? *

If not, has the property owner given long-term written permission for proposed improvements to the property being considered in this application? *

If not, who will be responsible for working with the property owner to get written permission, or what steps are being taken to secure ownership of this land? *

How many people are on your committee? *

How many in your organization? *

At least half of the volunteers for your project should come from your neighborhood or community group. How many can you commit? *

How will you encourage their participation? *

Prep work is usually done the day before your project. How many volunteers do you have to help on your prep day (usually Friday)? *

All applicants are to fill out sections entitled Building on Success, Benefit to the Community and Maintenance sections. Applications that don't include this information will be disqualified from consideration.

BUILDING ON SUCCESS

1. IPL Project Greenspace program is a partnership. What resources will your organization commit to ensure that this is a successful project (i.e. food and water for volunteers, etc.)? Please be as specific as possible *

2. How does the proposed project contribute to your neighborhood's broader plans for improving its quality of life? *

3. Have you ever considered public art for the greenspace for which you are applying? KIB encourages collaboration between neighborhoods and local artists. *

4. Do you have other sources of funding for this project? *

5. If yes, please list other funding sources:

BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY

1. Why is this project important to the community?

2. Who will this project benefit? *

3. How will you measure or evaluate the success of your project? *

MAINTENANCE

Explain in detail how you will care for your project once it is completed. Include who will carry out this maintenance and how water will be accessed. ALL applications must provide and stick to a plan for long-term maintenance and upkeep. Failure to provide a detailed plan will result in not being considered. Examples: Who monitors and how often? Who repairs and how quickly? Who does routine stuff, picks up trash, etc?

1. Please describe a detailed plan of how your project will be maintained once it is completed. *

2. Who specifically will carry out this maintenance? *

3. How will water be accessed for your project? *

Application Certification

Please carefully read the following and insert your name. This page must be completed in order for application to be valid. Make sure also to list (if applicable) your organization’s Board of Directors.

We have carefully read the information provided about the IPL Project GreenSpace application. Our officers have approved the submission of the proposal. If we receive assistance, we pledge to be good stewards of the resources received, not only by working cooperatively with KIB staff to complete our projects to the best of our ability, but also through our commitment to long-term care for the projects we implement.

Board Chair / Officer *

First Name

Last Name

Officer / Committee Member

First Name

Last Name

Officer / Committee Member

First Name

Last Name

Officer / Committee Member

First Name

Last Name

Officer / Committee Member

First Name

Last Name