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MEMORANDUM
TO: Human Relations Commission
FROM: Rebecca Gershow, Associate Planner, Long Range Planning
MEETING DATE: December 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Item #1: Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Update
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion and input only; no formal recommendation needed.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2015, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Neighborhood
Matching Grant Pilot Program for two years, with $5,000 available for distribution in FY 2015-
16, and $10,000 in FY 2016-17. The City Council delegated the responsibility of awarding
Neighborhood Matching Grants to the Human Relations Commission (HRC). In 2016, the HRC
awarded the City’s first three Neighborhood Matching Grants, and in 2017, the HRC awarded two
additional Neighborhood Matching Grants, which will be further described below.
On March 7, 2017, the City Council approved the continuation of the Neighborhood Matching
Grant Pilot Program for two additional years, with $20,000 available for grants in the 2017-19
Financial Plan, assuming current funding sources are identified in the existing budget to reallocate
to the Program.
This agenda item serves as a program update to the HRC, as outlined in the annual meeting
schedule.
2017-18 GRANT CYCLE (Year 3)
A few changes were made to this year’s grant cycle. The application process was simplified in
response to feedback, and to encourage more qualifying applications. Instead of completing a draft
and final application, now neighbors only complete one application, and they have more time to
do so. Neighbors are still required to contact staff in advance of applying, so that staff can answer
questions and make sure the project meets the grant criteria. The application deadline was extended
from early January to February 12, giving applicants more time after the holidays to complete their
application. This also means that the HRC will not be making grant decisions until their April 4,
2018 meeting.
The 2017-18 Grant Cycle opened on October 2. For the third year of the program, a variety of
different ways have been used to advertise the opening of the grant cycle: E-notifications were
sent out twice; a short video was developed; several notifications were placed on City social media
(Twitter, Facebook and Instagram); a flyer was developed and distributed in advance of the
informational meeting; and an article was written for the Neighborhood Hub Newsletter. Five
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people attended an informational meeting, and staff has been responding to approximately one
inquiry a week. We will be meeting with two different potential applicants the week of November
27. We encourage HRC members to share grant information with their neighbors.
YEAR 2 PROJECT UPDATE
Table 1
Neighborhood Matching Grants Awarded on February 1, 2017
Name Address/Location Applicant Funds
Requested
1. Pop-up Parties (PUPs) Serra Meadows Cesar Torres Bustamante $1,982
2. Mitchell Park Renewed Mitchell Park Trudy Lindaman $5,000
Pop Up Parties (PUPs): Serra Meadows neighbors have so far held two events: a piñata-making
party followed by a piñata contest and celebration, and a Halloween Party. The intent of the grant
was to combine fun neighborhood gatherings with emergency preparedness. As Serra Meadows is
a new neighborhood, these gatherings would foster a sense of community and connectedness
among neighbors. Below is the event flyer.
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Mitchell Park Renewed: Mitchell Park neighbors rehabilitated the landscaping in two prominent
park areas: the bandstand and the Senior Center, at the corner of Santa Rosa and Buchon Streets.
The project serves as a model of xeriscape gardening. Using drought-tolerant, low-maintenance
plants, the new landscape highlights and enhances the former Kindergarten School, one of the
city’s historic resources. The project was completed in the Spring, and neighbors continue to
monitor the site. Below, neighbors recruited the Cal Poly baseball team to help with site prep.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will continue to promote the Neighborhood Matching Grant program, and work with
applicants to assist them in submitting complete applications by the February 12, 2018 deadline.
After projects are submitted, staff will make funding recommendations to the HRC for final
funding decisions on April 4, 2018. For those projects selected, staff will develop project contracts,
and work will begin by May 5, 2018. Staff will oversee grant administration, including project
monitoring and reimbursement requests.
ATTACHMENTS
2017-18 Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Guidelines
2017-18 Neighborhood Matching Grant Application
City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
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Neighborhood Matching Grant Program
2017-18 Guidelines
What is the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program?
San Luis Obispo’s quality of life is tied to strong neighborhoods and active residents. The
purpose of the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is to support grassroots projects
that enhance and strengthen neighborhoods. All projects are initiated, planned and
implemented by neighborhood members in partnership with the City. Neighborhood
involvement and relationship building are key components of the program.
Grant requirements include: a match amount from the neighborhood equal to or greater
than the grant request; tangible neighborhood benefits; documented neighborhood
support and involvement; project readiness; and project sustainability, as described further
below.
The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program was originally authorized in the 2015-17
Financial Plan as a two-year pilot program. $5,320 was awarded in year 1, and $6,982 was
awarded in year 2. It was reauthorized in the 2017-19 Financial Plan, with $20,000 available
for grants.
Grant requests may range from $250 to $5,000 and for every dollar awarded by the City,
the neighborhood provides an equal or greater match consisting of volunteer labor,
donated professional services, donated materials and/or direct financial contributions.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Proposals will be accepted from groups of people living or owning property within the
neighborhood. A neighborhood group may be an existing group whose membership is from
a commonly-recognized geographic area (e.g., neighborhood association, homeowners
association) or an ad hoc group formed to work together on a specific project. Many areas
in San Luis Obispo do not have identified neighborhood boundaries or organized
representation; therefore it is up to the group applying for funds to demonstrate that they
are representing their neighborhood.
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Although businesses or community-based organizations (public, private or non-profit) are
not eligible to apply on their own, they may do so in active partnership with a lead
neighborhood group.
What Types of Projects May be Considered?
Projects may include, but are not limited to:
• Physical improvement projects that improve or enhance publicly visible areas of the
neighborhood, including landscape improvements, tree planting, waterway
enhancement, and natural area restoration activities.
• Events, activities and celebrations open to all neighborhood residents that
encourage interaction and communication between residents.
• Initiatives that serve to create, expand or increase participation in a neighborhood-
organization, or promote an understanding of issues important to neighborhood
residents.
As this is a pilot program, staff is interested in hearing what kinds of projects residents
believe will benefit their neighborhoods. Early consultation with City staff is encouraged.
What Types of Projects are NOT Eligible?
Grant funds cannot be used for:
• Projects that conflict with existing City policies, standards or codes
• Duplication of existing activities or services
• Operating expenses that are not directly related to the neighborhood project
• Projects fully outside the City limits
• Expenses or financial commitments made before the project contract is signed
• Funding for items or services not included in the project description
• Projects that require new connections to utilities
• Alcoholic beverages
• Public art projects (There is an existing program to support these types of projects.
Please contact Public Art Manager Melissa Mudgett at (805)781-7296.)
• Neighborhood Traffic Management CIP projects (There is an established NTM
program. Please contact Transportation Manager Jake Hudson at (805)781-7255 for
more information.)
How Are Projects Selected?
Projects are selected using the Project Criteria. The Human Relations Commission (HRC),
an advisory body to the City Council, will select Neighborhood Matching Grant projects.
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The HRC has the discretion to approve full or partial funding for any or all of the project
applications submitted. However, the HRC is not required to allocate any or all of the grant
money for a cycle if it determines that proposals require further refinement or
consideration at a later date.
Proposed projects will be scored and ranked on how well they meet the following Project
Criteria:
Tangible Neighborhood Benefits (35 points)
The project:
• Produces an observable improvement to the neighborhood
• Provides a continuing benefit into the future
• Reflects a priority need of the neighborhood in which it is proposed
Neighborhood Involvement and Support (35 points)
The project:
• Fosters collaboration between neighbors, and maximizes opportunities for
neighbors to participate
• Clearly describes your neighborhood boundary, and quantifies the number of
people outreached to, in support of and participating in your project
• Demonstrates a broad neighborhood commitment. Ideas include:
o Circulate information regarding the proposed project to all addresses in the
neighborhood. Include renters, owners, and businesses (if present). Provide
a way for recipients to express support or concern to the person or group
leading the effort.
o Post notices of the proposal in the neighborhood, with information on how
to provide feedback and get involved
o Obtain letters of support from neighbors
o Include a list of signatures from those who are supportive of the project
o Include a list of neighbors who will be participating in the project (not just in
support of it)
o Discuss your project at a neighborhood association meeting, or other similar
forum
Project Readiness (20 points)
• The application is completed and consistent with grant guidelines
• The project is clearly defined and feasible
• For physical improvements, including landscaping, ongoing and long-term
maintenance is adequately addressed
• The project budget is based on documented and verifiable costs and specifications
• The project will be managed by capable operational and fiscal managers
• The project is compatible with plans, policies and practices of City of San Luis
Obispo
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• Permission has been secured for use of the site from the property owner(s)
• The matching portion of the grant, including the availability of volunteers and
donated materials, is well documented and credible
Sustainability (10 points)
The project:
• Contributes to the environmental health of our community
• Has a positive effect on the local economy and minimizes costs to the community,
now and over the long term
• Supports responsible stewardship of public resources
• Contributes to social equity by including vulnerable or underrepresented
populations or promoting community safety and cultural awareness while building
relationships and neighborhood cohesion.
• Contributes to the goal of evenly distributing grant awards to neighborhoods
throughout the community
What Are the Project Match Requirements?
Requested grant funds must be matched by an equivalent amount of volunteer labor,
donated materials and supplies or professional services. The following are the project
match requirements:
• This is a 1-to-1 match grant, meaning the value of your match must be equal to or
greater than the grant amount of funds requested
• No more than 25 percent of volunteer labor may come from outside of the
neighborhood
• Other City resources may not be included as a match
• Only volunteer labor or professional services contributed after the grant agreement
is signed can be counted towards the match
• The value of volunteer labor is based on the latest estimated value for volunteer
time. Currently, this value is $24.141 per hour.
• Donated materials or supplies are valued at their retail price. Loaned equipment
may also be included as part of the match and valued at the standard rental fee.
• Professional services are valued at the reasonable and customary value of the
product or service provided. Donors of professional services must provide the value
of their contributions with documentation of professional qualifications.
• A Match Pledge Form provided with the application must be used to document
volunteer labor, materials, supplies and services, and copies of the completed forms
must be included with the final application.
• All portions of the match must be able to be documented .
1 Independent Sector, https://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time
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What Project Costs are Eligible for Reimbursement?
This is a reimbursement grant. Meaning, after your project is complete, the City will
reimburse you for actual expenses. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, items and
their estimated costs must be described in the project application budget. Eligible items
must be specifically purchased for the implementation of the project, and may include:
materials and supplies, professional services, rented equipment (e.g. tables, chairs, tents,
tools), food and drink (non-alcoholic), permit costs, insurance costs, plant materials, soil
supplements and other related expenses. All reimbursement requests must include
sufficient documentation. Only direct project costs documented in the project application
are eligible for reimbursement.
What is Required to be Submitted for the Project Application?
The following information is included in the Neighborhood Matching Grant Application:
• Application Checklist
• Project Information
• Project Narrative (includes a project description and how it meets the project
criteria)
• Project Schedule
• A Project Budget that includes estimates for:
o All materials and supplies
o Permits (if applicable)
o Insurance (if applicable)
o All other project expenses
o Identified neighborhood match
• Required Attachments:
o Location/Site Map, including neighborhood boundary
o Match Pledge Form (documentation of volunteer commitments, donated
materials and/or professional services)
o Neighborhood Petition Form
o Written permission from the property owner (if applicable)
It is required that applicants discuss their project with City staff before submitting a
Project Application to gain a full understanding of project expectations and
requirements. Contact Associate Planner Rebecca Gershow at (805)781-7011 or at
rgershow@slocity.org.
See the Neighborhood Matching Grant Application for full submittal details.
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How Do I Develop a Successful Project?
Step 1: Select a project for your neighborhood, and build neighborhood support
Choose a project that will generate as much neighborhood support as possible. Successful
projects will have a well-defined set of goals and objectives, as well as a detailed list of the
steps and activities required to meet those goals and objectives. Take your cues from
neighborhood discussions – is there a known problem or issue in the area? Is there an
opportunity to build neighborhood relationships? As much of the neighborhood as
possible should be involved in identifying and shaping the project. Including the entire
neighborhood in the development of the project will increase support for the project. So
will meeting the Project Criteria (see Page 3).
Step 2: Discuss your project early with City staff
Discuss your project with City staff well before submitting an application to make sure your
project qualifies for a neighborhood matching grant, or to ask questions and receive
technical assistance. Contact Associate Planner Rebecca Gershow at (805)781-7011 or
rgershow@slocity.org.
Step 3: Ensure site control
If your project involves property which your applicant group or organization does not own,
you must obtain written permission from the owner. Projects may involve private property,
but must provide a clear public benefit, and documentation must be provided that
confirms property owner support and approval of the proposal.
Step 4: Commit to maintaining your project
If your project is a capital improvement or involves new plantings, you will need to commit
to maintaining it for at least 5-years.
Step 5: Research the regulations
Many projects need permits, insurance, or design review before proceeding, and may have
a lengthy process for getting approved. Grant funds are contingent on meeting city
standards and approvals. Find out what regulations and permits apply to your project and
how much they cost by looking on the City web site and talking to City staff (see Step 2).
Step 6: Determine resources needed
What will it cost to complete your project? Develop a list of all the resources needed at
each step of the way. Resources include expertise, equipment, supplies, volunteers,
services, permit fees, etc. Identify which of those resources you can provide as your match,
and clearly document in the application.
Step 7: Insurance
Depending on the nature of the project, you may be required to have liability insurance to
limit the liability of your organization and the City. If your project will involve the use of a
contractor, the City of San Luis Obispo will require proof of liability insurance from the
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contractor. Usually, liability waivers will be adequate. If applicable, the cost of insurance
must be reflected in your project budget.
Step 8: Develop a budget and project schedule
Project budgets should be as comprehensive and accurate as possible:
• When possible, get cost estimates from more than one reliable source
• Provide documentation of professional qualifications to justify professional rates
• Include permit and insurance costs, if applicable
• Use the budget form provided in the application
Project schedules should be realistic, reflect the schedule constraints of potential service
providers and typically designed to be completed within one year from final contracts.
What Are the Program Deadlines and Important Dates?
Grant Cycle Opens: Monday, October 2, 2017
Grant Info Meeting: Monday, October 30, 2017 at 12:00 pm at 919 Palm
St, Conference Room 1. Bring your lunch.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:00 pm
Funding Decisions On: Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Contracts Signed By: May 4, 2018
Projects Completed By: One year from final contract
How Do I Apply?
Application materials will be available online (www.slocity.org) on Monday, October 2,
2017. Final Applications are due by 5 pm on Monday, February 12, 2018. Final
applications must be complete, with all documentation provided. Incomplete applications
will not move forward for consideration.
It is required that applicants discuss their project with City staff before submitting a
Project Application to gain a full understanding of project expectations and
requirements.
All applications should be dropped off, mailed or emailed to the attention of: Rebecca
Gershow, Associate Planner, Long Range Planning, Community Development Department,
919 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Email: rgershow@slocity.org. See the
Neighborhood Matching Grant Application for more information.
What Happens If My Project Is Selected?
Congratulations! You are almost ready to get started.
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Grant Agreements: Successful applicants will enter into an agreement with the Community
Development Department that details the terms and conditions of the grant. Grant
recipients will be eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred only after grant
agreements are in place.
Fiscal Agents: Applicants will need to identify someone to handle and account for the
money raised as well as the funds the City reimburses for the project. The person who
handles the financial side of the project is called a fiscal agent.
Reimbursement: If your project is awarded a grant, purchases that were clearly identified
in the project budget will be reimbursed by the City. At completion of the project, the fiscal
agent will submit receipts for reimbursement, along with project match and photo
documentation of the completed project and the City will issue a reimbursement check.
Project Examples From Other Communities
Below are neighborhood matching grant projects from other communities. Feel free to use
these examples to generate ideas for a matching grant in your neighborhood, or come up
with your own!
• Invasive species removal and native plant restoration. Includes a commitment to
water during plant establishment
• Construction of raised accessible garden beds for neighborhood use, with optional
education programs on urban gardening
• Installation of theft-resistant, decorative neighborhood signs
• Free outdoor “theater in the park” performance, or concert in the park
• Traffic circle landscaping
• Bike path beautification
• Tree planting (along streets or in underutilized open spaces or parks)
• The start-up of a new neighborhood association
• Neighborhood BBQ and clean-up event
• Turf removal along a neighborhood street, and replanting with drought-tolerant
native landscaping
• Organizing a neighborhood book drive – collection and purchase of books for
neighborhood elementary school kids to take home over the summer
• Installing bike racks at needed locations in neighborhood
• Neighborhood pancake breakfast
• “Neighbors Night Out”– a free, family-friendly event with entertainment sponsored
by the neighborhood association to bring neighbors together
• Neighborhood web site or newsletter
• Development of a Neighborhood Tool Co-Op or Neighborhood Sharing Program
• Neighborhood elementary school butterfly garden
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Neighborhood Matching Grant Program: 2017-18 Application
For the grant cycle opening October 2, 2017
Application deadline: February 12, 2018, 5 pm
Thank you for applying for a Neighborhood Mat ching Grant! Before filling out a project application:
Please read the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Guidelines.
Discuss your project idea with the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program staff. Call or email
Associate Planner Rebecca Gershow at 805/781-7011 or rgershow@slocity.org.
1.
2.
Application submittal: One original hard copy and one scanned and emailed .pdf of the
application and all attachments are due by 5:00 pm, Monday, February 12, 2018.
The Application must include all of the Application Checklist components. Incomplete applications
will not be considered for funding. Submit one original and one .pdf of the full application,
including all attachments. Since we will be making copies of your application, please do not staple.
Affix with a binder clip or paper clip.
Applicants are required to discuss their project with City staff before submitting applications.
3.
See the Application Checklist on the next page for the required application components.
Submit Applications to: Rebecca Gershow, Associate Planner
Community Development Department
919 Palm St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805/781-7011
Email: rgershow@slocity.org
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Application Checklist
Use this checklist as a tool to ensure all required compo nents are submitted with your final application.
Please attach it as the first page of your application.
Application Checklist
Project Information
Project Narrative
Project Schedule
Project Budget Worksheets (Project Expenses and Project Match)
Required attachments:
Location/Site Map, including neighborhood boundary
Match Pledge Form
Neighborhood Petition Form
Written permission from the property owner, if applicable
Responses to staff comments, if applicable
Other (non-required) attachments (please specify):
My Application includes all documents listed above, submitted by 5 pm
on February 12, 2018, including:
One (1) original application including all attachments submitted to 919 Palm
St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, Att: Rebecca Gershow, Associate Planner.
One (1) application including all attachments in PDF format, submitted via
email to rgershow@slocity.org .
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Project Information
Project Identification
Project Name:
Project Address or Location:
Briefly describe the project in 50 words or fewer:
Applicant Information
Applicant: (name of neighborhood
organization or ad-hoc group)
Primary Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone: Email:
Secondary Contact :
Mailing Address:
Phone: Email:
The signatory below declares that s/he is authorized to act on behalf of the applicant organization or
group, and assures that (1) the information contained in this application is, to the best of my knowledge,
true and accurate, (2) a majority of the neighborhood, as described in the grant application, supports
this project, and (3) any funds received will be used only for purposes set forth herein.
Printed Name: Signature:
Mailing Address (if different
than above):
Phone: Email:
Project Funding Summary (from Project Budget Worksheets)
Total Neighborhood Match: (d) $
Grant funds requested: (a) $
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Project Narrative
Please provide responses to the following four questions, which are based on the Project Criteria listed on
pages 3-4 of the Grant Guidelines. Please limit your responses to no more than 250 words per question.
Grant reviewers respond best to clear, concise narrative.
1.Project Description and Neighborhood Benefits
Please describe your project and the group applying for funds. Why do you feel your project is
important to your neighborhood? Please explain how you will ensure its success.
2.Neighborhood Involvement and Support
Clearly describe your project location and neighborhood. Please quantify the number of people
outreached to, in support of and participating in your project , and how your project demonstrates a
broad neighborhood commitment. Attach supplemental information, as appropriate.
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3.Project Readiness
Please summarize your project’s budget, match and schedule, and how it will be managed. For physical
improvement projects, how will you address long-term maintenance? Please identify any approvals or
permits necessary for project success, as well as plans or policy documents that support your project.
For Final Application submittal only: Explain how you have addressed any issues raised by staff during
the Draft Application review.
4.Sustainability Values
As applicable, describe how your project is sustainable. Such as, how it contributes to the
environmental health of our community, will have a positive effect on the local economy, supports
responsible stewardship of public resources, and contributes to social equity in San Luis Obispo.
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Project Schedule
Some ideas for how to develop a project schedule:
List in chronological order the steps you will take to carry out your project after it has been awarded
grant funds (Step or Activity).
Identify who will be primarily responsible for each step or activity (Person or Group Responsible).
Estimate the month and year the step or activity will be completed (Date Completed).
Projects should be completed within one year of the signed agreement with the City.
Step or Activity Person or Group Responsible Date Completed
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Project Budget Worksheets
Please use the following worksheets to estimate your project’s expenses and neighborhood match. When
creating your project budget, it’s a good idea to get estimates from more than one reliable source. Only
items included as Project Expenses below are eligible for reimbursement. Don’t forget to keep all of your
receipts for when you submit your reimbursement requests at the completion of your project. Please see
the Grant Guidelines for more information, and if you have a question, ask us!
Project Expenses
The following types of expenses are reimbursable:
Materials/Supplies (e.g., construction or planting materials, non-alcoholic refreshments, etc.)
Printing/Reproduction (e.g., fliers, invitations, newsletters, etc.)
Capital Purchases (e.g., signage, bike racks, etc.)
Rentals/Lease (e.g., equipment, tools, chairs, tables, tents, PA system, etc.)
Contracted Services (e.g., site planning, concrete pouring, etc.)
Other Project Expenses (e.g., permit fees, insurance, etc.)
Please list your proposed project expenses below, with as much specificity as possible.
Project Expenses: Amount:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Grand Total of Reimbursable Expenses:* a) $
*These are the grant funds you are requesting
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Project Match
The following types of donations and volunteer hours are eligible to be used as your project match:
In-kind donations. Include the person or group and the services or goods donated.
Volunteer hours. Include the activity to be performed, person or group volunteering, and number
of volunteer hours. Volunteer time is valued at $24.14/hr.
Please review the match requirements in the Grant Guidelines before completing.
In-kind Donations Amount:
$
$
$
$
Total donations: b) $
Volunteer Participation* Hours:
Amount:
(Hours x $24.14)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total volunteer hours: c) $
*No more than 25 percent of the total volunteer hours may come from outside of the neighborhood.
Grand Total of Project Match = in kind donations + volunteer participation (b+c) d) $
Must be equal to or greater than the grand total of reimbursable expenses (a)