Community
Improvement
Grants
2019-2020
Starting in 2019, the Stayton City Council allocated money from
the General Fund to the Neighborhood Improvement Grant
program.
This initiative is designed to improve communication between
neighborhoods and City government, to forge partnerships to
address neighborhood issues, and to support non-profit
organizations that provide services to Stayton residents. The grant
program is intended to fund items such as landscape
improvements, neighborhood social events, and public art
installations.
This is a competitive grant program. Applications are reviewed by
the City staff and selected grants are awarded by the City Council.
Grant amounts are expected to be in the range of $1,000 to
$5,000 each.
HOW TO USE THIS PACKET
This packet includes the Community Improvement Grant
Application form. Applicants should review the packet and ensure
that they have the relevant information on hand to complete the
application form. Please email dfleishman@ci.stayton.or.us
with
questions.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Non-profit tax-exempt organizations or groups of at least three
neighbors may apply for funding for projects that benefit a clearly
defined geographic area within Stayton city limits. A group of
neighbors must authorize one individual to manage the grant
contracts and funds.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Community Improvement Grant money comes from the FY19-20
City budget. Money became available on July 1, 2019 and must be
disbursed and spent before June 30, 2020.
PROGRAM AND PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The funds may be used by applicants for programs and projects in
the following categories. Grant applications may include
components of any or all of the categories. No category is
prioritized higher than another for receiving funding.
Neighborhood Improvement Projects - The funds may be used to
improve the shared space within a neighborhood or strengthen
neighborhood identity. This may include items such as
landscape improvements and maintenance, signage, natural
features management, benches, painting, or certain exterior
improvements.
Neighborhood Livability Initiatives - Funds may be used to pro-
vide education and outreach opportunities that strengthen the
social connections in a neighborhood, increase safety, address a
neighborhood challenge or conflict or serve senior or low-income
residents, and programs that provide services to Stayton
residents.
PROPOSAL REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Extent to which organizational, neighborhood, and livability
objectives are addressed
2. The number of people benefitting from the proposal
3. Demonstrated level of support from the neighborhood in
terms of matching funds and/or in-kind contributions
(volunteers or donations)
HOW TO APPLY
The Community Improvement Grant Application is available on the
City’s website at www.staytonoregon.gov
Electronic submissions
are preferred, but the form can also be printed and mailed or
delivered to the address listed below. You can pick up a printed
copy of the application form by visiting the Planning and
Development Department at 311 N. Third Avenue or by requesting a
copy to be mailed to you.
Completed applications are due by 5 p.m. on
November 27, 2019
.
Email submittal
: dfleishman@ci.stayton.or.us
Mailing address
: Dan Fleishman
Planning & Development Director
362 N. Third Ave.
Stayton, OR 97383
For additional information on the program, contact Dan Fleishman at
the Planning and Development Department at 311 N. Third Ave.
Dan can be reached at dfleishman@ci.stayton.or.us
or 503-769-
2998.
Community Improvement Grant Application
The Community Improvement Grant Program is a financial assistance tool that funds projects and programs for non-
profit organizations and neighborhood groups throughout Stayton. The program has been designed to forge
partnerships to address neighborhood issues, and provide services to Stayton residents.
Project Name Date Submitted
Contact Information
Please provide information for a primary and secondary contact for this project, as well as information about the
organization or neighborhood association behind the project.
Two contacts are required for all applications
.
Primary Contact
Street Address
Primary Contact Email
Phone Number
Secondary Contact
Street Address
Secondary Contact Email
Phone Number
Other neighbors part of group Geographic Location (ex: Westown, Pioneer
Meadows, etc)
Project Description
Please provide 1) A brief summary of the program or project to be completed; 2) The nature and makeup of your
neighborhood and how many people will directly benefit from the program or project; 3) Who the program or project
will benefit; and 4) What need, issue or goal the program or project will address. Be sure to describe how the project
ties into the “Proposal Review Criteria” outlined on the first page. Include a separate document if necessary.
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Project Budget
Grant Amount Requested Cash Match In-Kind Donation
(Please attach a Budget Worksheet to describe cash matches and
in-kind donations.)
Total Budget
Who will be responsible for managing the financial accounts and record-keeping required to receive grant payments?
Name Street Address
Email Phone Number
Have you applied, or do you intend to apply for other City grants for this proposed project or program? Yes No
If yes, which grant programs?
Scope of Work
Proposed Start Date Proposed Completion Date
Please describe how the program or project will be carried out. Include a proposed timeline and information about
individuals who will be organizing and accomplishing the work.
Reminder
: Community Improvement Grant money
comes from the FY19-20 City budget. Money becomes available after July 1, 2019 and must be disbursed and
spent before June 30, 2020.
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