finding funding - making the ask - edaa summer 09 conference
DESCRIPTION
Learn best practices for asking for funding from state and federal sources for your community projects.TRANSCRIPT
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MAKING“THEASK”
Where’stheMoney?EDAASummerConference2009
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You’vedoneyourpart:
• Definedtheprojectanditsfeasibility• Builtsupport• Definedbudget• IdentifiedfundingsourcesHOWWILLYOUASKFORTHEFUNDING??
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Wedon’trecommendthis:
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Orthis…
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Developaprofessionalfundingrequestpackage:
• Visuallycompelling
• BRIEF• Makesfundingyourprojectano‐brainer
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StreetscapeFundingRequestCASESTUDY#1
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StreetscapeProjectFundingRequest
• For:DecaturDowntownRedevelopmentAuthority
• Streetscapeprojectincludedstreetimprovements,treesandlandscaping,benches,planters,lighting,etc.
• Requested$350,000fromfederaldelegation(projectbudgetinpackagewasmuchhigher)
• 12‐pagerequestpackage
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StreetscapePackageFeatures:
Showsupportofprojectbymultiplegroups
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StreetscapePackageFeatures:
ProjectScope:Bulletlists&maps
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StreetscapePackageFeatures:
ProjectBudget&Progress
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StreetscapePackageFeatures:
TheInspirationandLongTermPlan
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StreetscapeFundingRequestRESULTS
• Requested$350,000inJune2008• $570,000fundingapprovedinMay2009
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InfrastructureFundingRequestCASESTUDY#2
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StreetscapeProjectFundingRequest
• For:CityofDecatur,Alabama
• Requestedfundingfor4projects(ALDOT,Federal,Stimulusmoney,2009TransportationBill)
– Hwy20RegionalCorridorimprovements
– Sewerexpansionalongcommercialcorridor
– Roadwayimprovements/newroadconstruction
– Resurfacingprojects• 17‐pagerequestpackage
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InfrastructurePackageFeatures:
Overview,Maps,“ifthisisalltheyread”text
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InfrastructurePackageFeatures:
VisualEconomicImpact&Budget
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InfrastructurePackageFeatures:
PopulationGrowth,LowIncomeNeighborhoods
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