Centennial Community Grants Program Guidebook

COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK

centennialco.gov

June 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GRANT HISTORY AND DEFINITIONS

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NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT GRANT

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LARGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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City of Centennial

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ABOUT To improve community engagement and neighborhood identity, the City has developed two community grant programs intended to enhance and foster neighborhood collaboration. These programs are intended to reduce code violations and spur additional private investment within the neighborhood through the support of resident-led improvement projects and engagement opportunities.

Both programs continue to pursue the City’s goal to increase communication among neighbors, build neighborhood identity and civic pride, and to increase opportunities to bring neighborhoods together. All of this is consistent with the City’s vision and “Signature Centennial” KPA.

Neighborhood Engagement Grant $500 value

Large Community Improvement Grant $10,000 value

Applications accepted until funds are exhausted; first come, first serve

Application Deadline: June 30

Funds can be used for neighborhood block parties, movie nights, social gatherings, etc

Funds can be used for community based improvements, including but not limited to neighborhood signage, fencing, landscaping improvements, place making, and community gardens

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DEFINITIONS

Community Organization Neighborhood Engagement Grants Neighborhood Engagement Grants are awarded to residents, HOA’s, and community organizations who live within Centennial city limits for community engagement activities. N.E.G.’s recipients can receive up to $500 per event to assist in covering costs for the event.

A group of volunteers who work together for a given goal.

Large Community Improvement Grants Are awarded to residents, HOA’s, and community organizations for larger community improvement projects.

City of Centennial

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NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT GRANT ABOUT The Neighborhood Engagement Grant provides small monetary grants to residents, HOAs, and community organizations located in Centennial to support community building events such as neighborhood block parties, movie nights, and social gatherings. Grant recipients may receive up to $500 per event to assist in covering costs.

KEY DETAILS Date, time, location of each event must take place within the City of Centennial

Events need to adhere to all applicable codes and regulations

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Events should be open to community members and are to include various residents

Applications will be processed until all funds have been exhausted for the year and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis

Application must be submitted no less than 30 days prior to the event date

APPLICATION CHECKLIST A detailed description of the proposed project, its impact on the community and how this will further our goals of community improvement, engagement, and beautification Date, time, and location of proposed TS event Name and contact information of payee or representative providing receipts for purchases to City

Projects that do not qualify for funding: • Events associated with Private, Educational, Political, or Religious organizations • Funds may not be used to purchase alcohol or other controlled substances.

• Private events • No more than one grant will be awarded per event

Permits: Is an amplified sound permit needed? Will streets need to be closed?

All licenses and permits must be completed according to City guidelines and associated fees will be waived How this proposed project will be communicated to and agreed upon by residents

GRANT TIMELINE • Neighborhood Engagement grants are distributed on a first come, first served basis • Program will continue until all funds are distributed • Online application available on website June 1, 2021 at centennialco.gov/communitygrants 7

LARGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT ABOUT The Large Community Improvement Grant supports larger-scale improvements to neighborhoods. Groups may apply for up to $10,000 per project for community based improvements, including but not limited to neighborhood signage, fencing, landscaping improvements, place making, and community gardens.

GRANT TIMELINE JUNE 1

Applications process opens online

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Deadline for submittals

JUNE-NOVEMBER JULY

Applications reviewed and approved by staff

JUNE 30

All projects complete

DECEMBER 1 Grant recipients complete project

APPLICATION CHECKLIST A detailed description of the proposed project, its impact on the community and how this will further our goals of community improvement, engagement, and beautification

Name and contact information of payee or representative providing receipts for purchases to City

Date, time, and location of proposed event

Permits: Is an amplified sound permit needed? Will streets need to be closed? All licenses and permits must be completed according to City guidelines.

Associated fees will be waived

Describe the volunteers/ organization proposing the project

How this proposed project will be communicated to and agreed upon by residents

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED • • • • •

Map of location Photos of proposed area Proposed timeline Proposed budget Contractors must be licensed to work in the City of Centennial • Volunteer Coordinators contact information

Projects that do not qualify for funding: •Projects that are on private property •Projects that are not visible to the public •Projects submitted by HOA’s and Metro districts that are still managed by developer

• Contractors must carry required insurance • Ownership information & approval • Quotes from a minimum of three contractors for each portion of the proposed project

•Projects that have already begun prior to the awarding of the grant funding •Projects associated with Educational, Religious, or Political organizations •Projects that do not adhere to City codes and regulations 9

KEY DETAILS • Recipients of the grant must complete projects within the City of Centennial • Projects are intended to improve conditions of common areas of the community, and are intended to be enjoyed by the public

• A minimum of two residents who reside at different locations are required to act as leads for the community for the duration of the project • Applicants have agreed to place a plaque at the location to commemorate the coordination between the residents and the City of Centennial

• Proposed projects must be approved by the property owner, controlling entity, and • Participants will be required to submit must adhere to city codes and regulations photographs of the proposed improvement before and after completion of the project

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US! Centennial Community Grant Program centennialco.gov/communitygrants grants@centennialco.gov