UFA, DDOT: Green Grants: Proposal Outline
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Proposal Outline and Requirements

  • Project Title:  Create an appropriate title for future reference to the project.
  • Project Lead:  Provide the name(s) and contact information (address, phone, fax, email) of the grant administrator and staff member who will serve as principal contact(s).
  • Funding Request:  Indicate the amount of funds sought and the amount provided 50-50 match.
  • Abstract:  Provide a brief summary of the project explaining its benefits to the community and/or neighborhood.
  • Project Location:  Proposals should identify the site and why it was selected. Define the status of site ownership and any required permits and municipal endorsements necessary to conduct the project. These endorsements/permits/permission letters may be included as an attachment.
  • Methodology:  Provide a brief description, preferably in a bulleted list, describing how the project shall be implemented showing approximate dates of completion of each step.
  • Maintenance:  Provide a two-year maintenance and watering plan specifying who the responsible parties are, and how the plan shall be implemented.
  • Targets/Measures:  Describe specific measures and targets that will be used to determine project success. All projects must be accompanied by an end-of-project evaluation identifying the targets/measures and if they were achieved. Failure to submit a final report may disqualify the applicant from future grant opportunities under this program.
  • Partners:  List/describe partners who will be involved and their level of commitment. Projects with partnerships between multiple groups or agencies, including UFA and the US Forest Service, are encouraged.
  • Budget:  Provide a proposed budget. Show primary budgeted activities and the source of all matching funds. Equal matching funds from non-federal sources are required and may include in-kind contributions of partners in the areas of staff time, work performed, materials and services donated (see attached budget form).