NEIGHBORHOOD STREETSCAPE GRANT

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1 NEIGHBORHOOD STREETSCAPE GRANT Keep Albuquerque Beautiful A program of the City of Albuquerque, Solid Waste Management Department 4600 Edith N E Albuquerque, NM K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

2 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 17, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. There are several factors that determine a community's potential for success. One of the most critical strengths, and one that is often overlooked, is the appearance of the community. Visitors immediately make a judgment about the community based on their first impression. Is the area litter-free? Are the properties attractive and well maintained? Is there an underlying sense of civic pride shining through? Although these are intangible concepts, they are very real in the eyes of our visitors. In an effort to help improve our community Keep Albuquerque Beautiful provides several grants to help the public achieve this goal. The Keep Albuquerque Beautiful Program is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds for use on streetscape (right-of-way) and eyesore improvements within the city. A total of $5, (not $5, per group) from the State of New Mexico Tourism Department, New Mexico Clean & Beautiful is available this year to be distributed to all Albuquerque neighborhood groups interested in the beautification, litter control, landscaping and maintenance of right-of-way or streetscape projects. Projects funded must be completed by June 30, Proposed projects will be subject to approval by the Beautification Committee of the Keep Albuquerque Beautiful Board of Directors. Funding is limited for any one project. Your project may be funded in full or in part. If you have an extensive project that may require funding beyond our means, the committee recommends that you divide your project into phases, specifying the portion that you believe the committee can fund. The money that is available through this grant is considered leverage dollars. The committee looks favorably upon those groups that have solicited additional funds from other sources. TIMELINE: All projects that utilize grant funds must be completed prior to June 30, Photos of the completed project and a final questionnaire MUST BE submitted to Keep Albuquerque Beautiful no later than July 7, CONSIDER THESE IDEAS: Litter control devices such as trash/recycling receptacles Erosion control Trees for wind breaks Water conserving systems Service Learning/Life Skills (e.g. Community involvement) Xeriscape project Composting 2 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

3 AREAS TO CONSIDER: Medians Landscaping Entry Way Corridor ACCEPTED ITEMS: The use of any item is taken into account before being approved. In the past, the following items have been funded; however the following list is not an all inclusive list: Mulch Trees Bushes Plants Planting Material Trash Receptacles Xeriscape Decomposed Granite Easements Shrubs Trench Educational Plaques Soil River Rock Pecan Shells Low Water Usage Plants Fabric Weed Block (Filter Fabric) Ground Cover Barrels Gutters Gravel Treated Wood Potting Soil Plant Food Compost Railroad Ties Native Plants* Paint Brushes Pavers Recycle Bins Composting Bins *Please see Appendix for a list of Dealers that carry native plants. NOT ACCEPTED: Due to specified guidelines from New Mexico Clean & Beautiful, we cannot fund the following Areas/Materials: Private Property Drip/Water Systems Barriers Pavers Typar Cloth Labor Excavation of Soil Removal of Stumps Park Benches Green Houses Playground Equipment Walls/Fences Picnic Tables Concrete Birdhouses Patios Capital Improvements Projects 3 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

4 MAINTENANCE: Your maintenance plan weighs heavily on the decision to fund your project. Your water source is of the utmost importance. Low water use projects are preferred. If your plan includes plants, you must include water conserving irrigation or an alternate water source. Special consideration will be given to xeriscaping plans. If you choose to use xeriscape methods please keep in mind that xeriscaping requires frequent water in the beginning phases. Please present the committee with a reasonable water and maintenance plan. There must be a firm commitment from your group. IMPORTANT STEPS BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: 1. Research xeriscape techniques 2. Provide a detailed plan of your project, please see example below: 4 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

5 APPENDIX OF NATIVE PLANT DEALERS: 1. Plants of the Southwest Helen s Native Plants Santa Ana Native Plants K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

6 PLEASE CALL OR WITH QUESTIONS APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED IN BLACK INK GRANT APPLICATION NEIGHBORHOOD STREETSCAPE GRANT Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2014 IN KEEP ALBUQUERQUE BEAUTIFUL s OFFICE BY 5:00 P.M. RETURN TO: KEEP ALBUQUERQUE BEAUTIFUL 4600 EDITH N E ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO NAME OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: CONTACT PERSON: ADDRESS: ZIP CODE: PHONE: * address will be used for notification of upcoming events and grant opportunities. FEDERAL ID NO.: SIGNATURE: 6 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

7 GRANT QUESTIONS: Only those applications that complete the following questions, include a drawing of the project plan, before photos and maintenance plan will be considered. 1. Describe how you plan to complete your project: 2. Describe where you plan to complete your project: 3. Describe your plan for a year round water source and long term maintenance: 7 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

8 4. Why is your neighborhood doing this project? 5. Is this a multi-phase project? 6. How did your neighborhood association decide on the project area? 8 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

9 7. How much are you requesting from the grant to complete your project? $ 8. Please provide an itemized list of your total request: ITEM: COST: YOU MAY ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL 9 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t

10 APPLICATION DEADLINE: *In our office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014* RETURN TO: KEEP ALBUQUERQUE BEAUTIFUL 4600 EDITH N E ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO OR APPLICATION CHECKLIST: o Approval from Neighborhood Association President o Federal ID Number o All questions have been answered completely o Drawing of project plan o Before photos of proposed project o Maintenance plan 10 K e e p A l b u q u e r q u e B e a u t i f u l N e i g h b o r h o o d S t r e e t s c a p e G r a n t