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COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT
Mandatory Pre-Application Procedures.
Applicant Organization: _________________________________________
Project/Program:_______________________________________________
____ Before applying for a community enhancement grant, applicants are responsible
for verify whether city permits are required for a project. If the project results in any
changes or improvements to a property or building, contact the City Planning office
at 503-925-2308 to determine if a permit is required. Applications requiring a permit
must include the permit fees in their proposed budget detail.
____ Before applying for a Community Enhancement Grant, applicants wishing to
improve or utilize city run or city owned facilities must verify eligibility with the City
Manager’s office at 503-625-5524. Applications involving city run or city owned
facilities, not receiving prior written approval from the City Manager will be
considered incomplete.
By submitting the following City of Sherwood Community Enhancement Program Grant
application, the undersigned certifies that the project and the sponsoring organization
have met the above requirements or the above requirements do not apply to the
application.
____________________________ ___________________________
Signature of Party Authorized to Printed name
Represent the Organization
Date ____________________
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Sherwood Community Enhancement Project
Application
Before completing this form, please read the Community Enhancement Program
Instructions for complete submittal instructions to ensure that your proposal meets the
requirements for funding. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Liability insurance coverage may be required.
Title of Project/Program:__________________________________________________
Applicant/Project Sponsor:________________________________________________
Organization Type:____________________ Federal Tax ID Number:_______________
Contact:__________________________________ Daytime Phone:________________
Email:_________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
The grant applicant acknowledges and agrees to the following:
1. The City may award full, partial or no funding. The amount received may
be as much as the amount request in this grant application, but no more.
2. All funds received must be utilized solely for the program or project as
described in this application.
3. Applicants organizations or individuals who have partnered with an
organization may be liabile for misuse of funds.
The undersigned certifies that the following information in the application is true and
complete and has been provided for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance from
the City of Sherwood through the Metro Community Enhancement Program for the
proposal described.
____________________________ ___________________________
Signature of Party Authorized to Printed name
Represent the Organization
____________________________
Date
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Project Budget Summary
Grant Funds Requested
+ Matching Funds (Cash)
+ In-Kind Matching Funds:
= Total Cost of Project:
Proposed start date: Proposed end date:
PROJECT DETAIL
1. Project Description-Describe the proposed program or project including the
intended use of the CEP funds, project goals and overall objective and location of
the project.
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2. Identify by letter and describe how this project meets one or more of the goals for
funding:
a) Improves the appearance or
environmental quality of the City
b) Increases recycling opportunities
or reduces solid waste production
c) Rehabilitates or upgrade the
attractiveness or market value of
public areas
d) Results in the preservation or
enhancement of wildlife, riparian
zones, wetlands, forestlands or
marine areas, and/or improve the
public awareness about them.
e) Results in improvement to, or an
increase in recreational areas and
programs in the City
f) Results in increases in safety
within the city
g) Provides skills training, work or
education opportunities for youth,
seniors, low income or under-
served populations persons
h) Enhances art and culture
i) Improves the employment or
economic opportunities residents
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3. List anticipated project milestones and dates.
4. Will this grant request be used for one phase of a multiphase project, with
possible grant requests for future phases?
Yes No
If yes, please explain the plans, the expected funding sources and the estimated
project cost by funding source.
5. If this project will require continued funding beyond the grant period, explain what
measures have been taken to ensure the funding will be available.
6. Who will benefit if this project is funded? How will they benefit?
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7. Describe prior experience managing similar projects, including prior Community
Enhancement Projects.
8. What community resources will be used as support for this project? (e.g.
community or city-owned property, city departments, transportation services or
other civic groups)?
9. Does this project require coordination with other public or private organizations?
Yes No
If yes, please describe what type of coordination is needed and whether the
coordination has been completed.
10. If the project is located on private land, discuss the public benefit of the project.
(Attach landowner permission for the project with this application).
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PRIOR APPLICANTS
11. Is this your organization’s first grant application for a Community Enhancement
Program? If no, please answer item 12 If yes, please proceed to item 16
Yes No
12. Has your organization received a Community Enhancement grant in the last 3
years? (Include other municipality Community Enhancement grants) If yes,
please answer items 13 and 16. If no, please proceed to item 14.
Yes No
13. Please describe the project/programs for which your organization received
funding-What was the project intended to do? Was it successful? What was the
overall community impact of the project? Were all required steps, including
submission of budgetary and exit report information completed?
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14. Was a Community Enhancement grant received last year?
Yes No
If yes, what is the status of the project? Have there been any unexpected issues or
costs? Does the project remain on schedule? Have required reports been
submitted?
15. If this application is to support an ongoing or previous project, please provide
details regarding the continued need. Has there been unexpected delays or costs
associated with the project? If for routine support, have other options been
investigated? What is the potential impact if funding cannot be achieved through
this grant?
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PROPOSED BUDGET DETAIL
16. Budget Narrative: How will grant funding be used? Why is grant funding critical to
the success of the project? How will additional community resources or
partnerships be used to support this project?
17. List all grants applied for in support of this project and commitments confirmed to
date.
18. Match funds and Project Budget: List all sources to be used for match funds (e.g.
volunteer hours, cash, and in-kind donations). For the 2021-2022 grant cycle,
please use $27.20/hour to calculate the value of volunteer labor.
Project budget: List all project expenses and demonstrate which expenses will be
covered with matching funds, and which expenses will require grant funds.
Expense
Grant Funds
Requested
Matching
Funds
(Cash)
In-Kind
Matching
Support
Ex. 50 hours of labor at
$27.20/hr setup & tear
down
$0
$0
$1,360
Ex. Supplies (paint,
glue & brushes)
$200
$0
$0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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19. Percent of Total Budget provided by applicant:
20. What percentage of Community Enhancement funds will be used for personnel
services or administrative costs?
21. If only partial funding is available, could your project be reduced in size or done
in phases?
Yes No
If yes, what is the minimum grant amount that would allow the project to be
performed: $
Describe how that would change the scope of work.