NEIGHBORHOOD MINI-GRANTS
are again available through Sustainable
Tompkins, a citizen-based organization whose
mission is to promote the long-term well-being of
our communities and region by integrating social
equity, economic vitality, ecological
stewardship, and personal and civic
responsibility.
Goals of the grants:
* To support and stimulate resident-based,
"bottom-up" initiatives that improve the quality
of life and long-term health of residents in the
Northside and Southside neighborhoods and in
nearby low/middle income housing developments.
* To build neighborhood capacity,
opportunity, and leadership, and generate more
collaboration between residents, organizations,
and leaders.
The program is intended to eventually extend to
the larger Ithaca region, with an emphasis on
opportunities for underserved populations.
Who is eligible? Neighborhood or community
organizations, newly formed groups of neighbors
with a specific project in mind, or civic-minded
individuals who can show community support for
their project.
What are the grants? Grants are for small,
relatively simple projects that in some way
support, or "seed", greater
* Equity
* Self-sufficiency, and
* Long term health (social, economic &/or
environmental) in the Northside and Southside
neighborhoods
The grants can be for ongoing or one-time
projects, as long as they meet the stated
criteria.
Grants are from $150 - $1500 each.
Examples: Funds for tools for a start-up
bloc-wide garden projectmaterials for a
community quilt project with an intergenerational
component tuition scholarship for a leadership
development training... start-up funds for a
youth-run business that increases neighborhood
self-reliancematching funds to support a
neighborhood initiative to improve race relations.
Who decides about the grants?
A council of residents who live in or who serve
these neighborhoods will review and decide upon
the applications.
How do I apply? Applications are due by Monday
November 3 and on a quarterly basis thereafter
A council of residents who live in or who serve
these neighborhoods will review and decide upon
the applications.
A short application will be made available that
asks you to show how the project:
* Will benefit the neighborhoods or community
* Will be carried out
* Will have some specific results in 6 months or less
* Will get community support
Who decides about the grants?
A council of residents who live in or who serve
these neighborhoods will review and decide upon
the applications.
For more information and to apply, contact Elan
Shapiro 607-275-0249
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
--
"We must be the change we want to see in the world"
Mohandas Gandhi
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