SOUTH EAST CHICAGO COMMISSION

THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

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2015 APPLICATION

Please note: Interested groups must demonstrate their expertise and track record in organizing volunteers, raising necessary funds, and completing neighborhood projects within a timely manner. Preference will be given to groups providing matching funds to complete the proposed project. Include additional pages if necessary. Completion of this application does not guarantee funding. Refer to attached program description for additional requirements.

*E-mail completed application to:

Date: ______

Community Organization Information:

  1. Organization Name: ______
  1. Address: ______
  1. What ward and community area of Oakland, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, or Washington Park do you serve?

Community Area (s): ______

Ward(s): ______

  1. When was your organization formed? ______
  1. List charter date if applicable: ______
  1. Is the organization a 501c3? ___Yes ___ No
  1. Contact person:______

Title: ______

  1. Address: ______
  1. Email Address: ______
  1. Telephone Number: ______
  1. Fax Number: ______
  1. Please provide a brief summary of your organization’s history and purpose. Please attach a list of your Board of Directors and resumes of key project participants.

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  1. Please list neighborhood projects your organization has participated in over the last 12 months.

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Project Site Profile:

  1. What is the proposed site? Please be specific.

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  1. Describe the current conditions of your proposed site. Include photographs.

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  1. Describe your proposed project. Please include your proposed plan, budget, drawings (if applicable), a description of materials, a project schedule, and timeline.

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  1. When do you anticipate starting the work, if funding is approved?

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  1. Briefly describe the impact you expect the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program to have on community residents?

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  1. Please describe additional resources you can commit to this project. Include a detailed budget identifying all sources and uses of funds for this project. Identify in-kind contributions of labor and materials and volunteer assistance.

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*E-mail completed application to:

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