Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant Program
Capital Project Application Form
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant Program is competitive, and the number and size of awards
are limited to available funding. Clearly explained projects may have a better chance in the
competitive process, so please provide as much detailed information as possible. If you need
assistance with your grant proposal, please contact Kathleen Lacey at 384-3830. Application
deadline is November 1, 2013.
Please note:
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Matching funding, monetary, in-kind contributions or volunteer services are strongly
encouraged.
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Projects may be subject to additional requirements by other agencies.
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If creating/modifying a Neighborhood Plan, you must work with the City’s Neighborhood
Planning staff.
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All Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant projects must be completed within three years.
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Required fields are marked with an asterisk. Not all fields will apply to each project.
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Succinct, clear applications assist the Committee’s review.
Project Information
*Neighborhood
Association: ______________________________________________________
*Neighborhood
Association President: _____________________________________________
*Address ___________________________________________________
*Phone
Number: ____________________
*Project
*E-mail
Address: ____________________________
Manager: ______________________________________________________________
*Address ___________________________________________________
*Phone
Zip Code:_________________
Number: ____________________
*E-mail
Zip Code:_________________
Address: ____________________________
*Project
Title: __________________________________________________________________
*Project
Location: ______________________________________________________________
*Date
Submitted: ___________________
*Name of City Staff (if project involves City property or jurisdiction) that assisted with developing
project cost/design and or will be involved with the project construction: _____________________
8/2013
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*Project
Summary (Please provide a clear, concise overview, including basic goals and objectives):
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Submittal Requirements
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Location Map: (8½ x 11) Maps are available from the Mapping Counter, 2nd Floor of City Hall.
Show the project location within the neighborhood association boundaries.
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Site Design: If a site design already exists, please provide a copy (8½ x 11).
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Budget Worksheet: Submit a complete Budget Worksheet, including the Cost Estimate
Worksheet.
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IRS W9 Form: Submit a W9 Form for the Neighborhood Association and all project vendors.
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School Projects: If your project involves a school, written permission from the school’s
principal and the School District’s Facilities & Operations Administrator, Chris Wendrowski, are
required. Call Mr. Wendrowski at 854-6740 x116.
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Public Right-of-Way Projects: The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) must review
projects proposed within the public street right-of-way prior to submitting your application.
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Sidewalk Projects: Sidewalk projects require signatures from all contiguous landowners. If
ACHD funding is part of the project, ACHD approval is required.
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Project/Site Photos (if available)
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Arts and History Projects: The City Department of Arts and History must review proposed
projects which include a public art or history component, including sign toppers, historical
markers, plaques, etc. Arts and History staff must sign off on project design and all text.
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Parks Projects: The City Department of Parks & Recreation will review proposed projects on
City park property including playground equipment, shelters, community gardens, historical
markers, etc. Parks & Rec staff must sign off on project design. All park projects must be
reviewed and materials approved by the Parks & Rec Department before reimbursement
requests are submitted.
Neighborhood Benefit
*How
will this project benefit the neighborhood? Describe briefly:
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Issues to Address
Two to three sentences usually suffices for each component.
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How does the project foster a sense of community? ___________________________________
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Is this project part of an ongoing, phased improvement? _______________________________
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Are there neighborhood concerns that need to be addressed? ___________________________
Neighborhood Involvement
*Describe
neighborhood involvement:
Ideas to Consider
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How does the project include opportunities to involve neighbors in shaping and carrying out
the project?
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How have intended beneficiaries been included in the planning process? How has their
feedback been addressed?
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Include any positive letters from groups who would benefit from the project.
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Project Budget
Grant Amount Requested: $ ___________________
*Please
use the Budget Worksheet to demonstrate your project budget. Itemize
materials, labor, permits and other cost-estimates.
Budget Information
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Expenses not itemized in the Budget Worksheet will not be covered unless approved prior to
incurring expense.
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Matching funding, monetary, in-kind contributions or volunteer services are strongly
encouraged.
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Competitive Quote: The City of Boise may require the neighborhood association to receive
competitive quotes prior to the start of the project.
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Project Comparison: Each recipient of grant funds is required to provide a comparison
between the original proposal and the work that was actually accomplished prior to final
disbursement of grant funds.
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Matching Shares
*What
percentage of the total project cost is the applicant contributing?
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Matching Share Information
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Please use the Budget Worksheet to aid in calculating your matching shares.
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Neighborhood Plan projects must include a neighborhood match of 25%. (Match may be either
financial or in-kind; if in-kind, tasks and responsibilities must be documented. Much of this
match should come from public involvement, and be documented.)
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While matches are not required from development projects, we strongly encourage them since
it is an important way to demonstrate community support and involvement.
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Only expenses considered reimbursable are eligible for use as an applicant’s match. (See the
Policies document for a list of eligible/ineligible expenses.)
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Donations of Labor, Equipment, Money, Materials: Volunteer labor is valued at $10 per
hour/$25 per hour for licensed professionals volunteering in their professional capacity (i.e.
Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, AICP Planner, Registered Landscape Architect,
Historian, Public Artist, etc.)
Readiness to Proceed
Preliminary Work
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*Are
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*Are
required cost estimates and reviews completed?  Yes (If yes, attach)
 No
all elements ready? (Such as agency participation letters, permits, environmental
clearances, contiguous neighbor’s signature list, engineering, signed agreements, equipment,
 Yes (If yes, attach)
 No
labor force, etc.)
Project Timeline
Note: All Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant projects must be completed within three years.
*When
will work on the project begin? ____________________________________________
*When
will work be completed? __________________________________________________
*Is
the land immediately available for use? (Explain): ________________________________
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*If
this is a construction project, how will you provide for and address long-term and
routine maintenance? (Long term/routine maintenance must be provided for and addressed
outside of the grant program, and you must identify the maintenance plan for all construction
projects.)
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Previously Awarded Grants/Status Report
*Does your neighborhood association have any previously awarded Neighborhood
Reinvestment Grant Program projects? ____________________________________________
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If yes, attach a summary listing all completed, cancelled or closed projects, and a status report
for each active project (Please use the Status Report form).
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Neighborhood Annual Report must be on file with the City of Boise.
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If no, are there other ways you can validate your neighborhood association’s ability to complete
this project? (e.g. other grants successfully executed, or projects/events completed on your
own without grant monies):
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Please submit photos of any successfully completed projects.
Meeting the City’s Goals
*How does the project implement the Boise City Comprehensive Plan and/or your
adopted neighborhood plan? Describe briefly:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Agency Contacts
Neighborhood Planning
Planner Kathleen Lacey can help you navigate
the application process. Call her at 384-3830
or e-mail her at [email protected].
Arts & History
If your project involves a public art or history
component, contact Karen Bubb at 433-5677
or e-mail her at [email protected].
Parks & Recreation
If your project involves park facilities,
playgrounds or park master plans, contact
Toby Norton at 608-7635 or e-mail him
at [email protected].
Public Works
For projects involving Public Works (including
street lights), contact Rob Bousfield at 3843914 or [email protected].
Boise Independent School District
For projects involving schools, written
permission from the school’s principal and the
School District’s Facilities & Operations
Administrator, Chris Wendrowski, are required.
Call Chris at 854-6740.
Ada County Highway District (ACHD)
For projects within ACHD’s right-of-way and all
sidewalk projects, contact Transportation
Planner Matt Edmond at 387-6318 or
[email protected].
Required Signatures
If awarded, the total scope of work and implementation of the project are under the domain and
control of the neighborhood association. The City may exercise oversight of the project if related to
City-owned facilities or for large projects.
Please remember that all neighboring property owners must support contiguous construction
projects such as sidewalks.
We certify that this information has been discussed by the decision-making body of the
applying group, and that all information contained herein is accurate.
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Name (Printed)
Neighborhood Association President
Signature
Title
Date
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Name (Printed)
Ada County Highway District (ACHD)
(Right of way/Sidewalks)
Signature
Title
Date
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Name (Printed)
Department of Arts and History
Signature
Title
Date
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Name (Printed)
Department of Parks and Recreation
Signature
Title
Date
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Name (Printed)
Boise Independent School District
Signature
Title
Date