goco funds can revitalize your school yard!
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GOCO Funds Can Revitalize Your School Yard!. Agenda. How is GOCO funded GOCO funding opportunities for schools Program funding parameters Eligibility criteria 2014 School Play Yard Initiative Important dates Helpful tips. How is GOCO funded?. Entirely by the Colorado Lottery - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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GOCO Funds Can Revitalize Your School Yard!
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How is GOCO fundedGOCO funding opportunities for schools Program funding parametersEligibility criteria2014 School Play Yard InitiativeImportant datesHelpful tips
Agenda
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Entirely by the Colorado LotteryZero tax dollars
How is GOCO funded?
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•Local Park and Outdoor Recreation (LPOR) Program•Mini Grant Program•School Play Yard Initiative
GOCO Funding Opportunities For Schools
Cedaredge Elementary• All GOCO grants are: • Provided on a reimbursement basis• Matching grants, requiring funds from the applicant/partner• Competitive
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Funding Parameters Requirement (Match requirements based on total project cost)
School Play Yard
LPOR Mini
Maximum grant $100,000
$350,000
$45,000
Maximum total project cost None None $60,000
Minimum overall match to be provided by applicant/partners (cash and/or inkind)
25% 30% 25%
Minimum % of overall match that must be cash
10% 10% 10%
Maximum % of total project cost that can be funded by GOCO
75% 70% 75%
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•Entities eligible to apply for Local Government funds: • Cities, towns, counties, and special park & rec districts that receive Conservation Trust Fund dollars (CTF)
•Schools must partner with an eligible entity to construct projects on school grounds.• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)• Local Government serves as GOCO applicant/grantee• School serves as partner
Eligibility Criteria
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2014 School Play Yard Initiative
Burlington Middle SchoolBefore and After
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Projects must be constructed on/adjacent to school grounds•Projects must be designed by students •Projects must include play elements AND outdoor learning components•Funds can be used to build new school play yards•Funds can be used to enhance existing facilities•All school yards must be open to public when school is not in session
School Play Yard Project Requirements
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Eligible Project Components
Natural/Wildzone playscapes
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Age Specific playgrounds, climbing structures, and safety surfacing
Eligible Project Components
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Outdoor Classrooms, Shade Structures and
Pavilions
Eligible Project Components
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Educational gardens, and interpretive signs
Eligible Project Components
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Informal rec fields,painting for games such asfour square, walking paths
Eligible Project Components
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Eligible Project ComponentsOther amenities including:
Basketball hoopsDrinking fountainsBenchesPicnic Tables
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Athletic courtsStaff time (applicant or partner)Operations, maintenance or administrativeProgrammatic fundingNon-fixed assets (i.e., lawn mowers, shovels, etc.)
Outdoor Performing Art Centers/Amphitheater
Work completed prior to grant award
Ineligible Project Costs
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• 22 applications received requesting $2.1 million• $1.5 million awarded to 16 projects•More than 6,000 students participated in the design process and will benefit from new and improved school play yards!
Highlights from 2013 School Play Yard Initiative
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Application deadlineJanuary 17th, 2014
Award dateApril 2014 (exact date TBD)
Important Dates
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Contact GOCO staff with questions
Submit applications for a pre-review
Remember the process is very competitive.
Helpful Tips
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