NEIGHBORHOOD MINI-GRANTS
are now 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? The mini-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 & nearby housing developments.
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 and materials for a
bloc-wide garden projectmaterials for a
community quilt project with an intergenerational
component group energy audit in a cooperative
housing development support for no-cost sewing
classes for refugee families start-up funds for
a youth-run business that increases neighborhood
self-reliance.
How do I apply? Applications are due by
***Friday, February 20*** and on a quarterly
basis thereafter
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. Grants will then be reported
back to the Sustainable Tompkins Board of
Directors for final approval.
For more information and to apply, contact Elan
Shapiro 607-275-0249
[email protected]
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Elan Shapiro
Sustainable Tompkins Community Partnership Coordinator
Sustainable Living Associates, Principal
Frog's Way B&B
211 Rachel Carson Way
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-275-0249 607-592-8402 Cell
"We must be the change we want to see in the world"
Mohandas Gandhi
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