City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program

Funding Application 2017

Due by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.

Please answer the appropriate questions below. Everyone must fill out section A. If you are a grower and want funding for a farm/garden(and are not seeking funds to buy land), fill out Section B. If you are a grower and want funding for a farm/garden where you are seeking funds to buy land fill out Section C. If you are an Aggregating Distributor (Food Hub), fill out Section D. Everyone must also provide a line item budget and a brief narrative. Email your completed application to f you need assistance beforehand, please feel free to contact Robin at 352-5340 or via email. Please make sure to review the accompanying Program Criteria and Funding Guidelines before filling out this application and submitting your request.

SECTION A (Everyone must complete)

Date ______

Organization Name ______

Address ______

Status (check one): Nonprofit ______For Profit Corp ______Other ______

Primary Contact Person/Title ______

Contact Info: Phone (Day) ______

Cell ______

Email ______

By submitting this application I am agreeing that all funds will be used as proposed, unless there is prior approval for a change from OES. I also am agreeing to the Program Criteria and the Funding Guidelines, and that the organization meets the criteria of eligibility. If funds are provided, all invoices will be submitted to OES no later than 5/31/2017. A brief report will also be submitted, outlining the impact of the funds, no later than 5/31/2017.

______(signature)

______Name/ Title

Application Check List:

Review Criteria and Funding Guidelines____

Section A Cover Sheet completed____

Section B, C or D completed____

Budget Sheet and Back up Information____

Narrative____

Submit application to by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.

SECTION B for AGRICULTURAL GROWING/PRODUCTION SITE FUNDING ONLY

(No Land Acquisition being sought):

SiteNeighborhood: ______

Location/Address: ______

Is this a new or an established garden/farm project? If established, please indicate when you became involved. New Project ______Established Project______

Have you conducted soil testing for lead? Yes _____ No _____

If yes, did results reveal concerns and if so, what steps did you take to remedy any issues? Yes____ Remedy:______No_____ If no to sampling, do you plan to test the soil? Yes___ No____ If yes, when? Date______

Have you received funds from the City’s Urban Agriculture Program Previously?

Yes ______No ______

Amount Requested in this application: $______

Using the attached budget sheet, and following the eligible funding expenses, please provide, in order of priority, a line item budget anda description of your garden/farm project funding request (list of materials and respective costs required for your project). Also please include records (copies of cost estimates, quotes, invoices, etc.) to document your request.

Using a separate sheet, please include a narrative, not to exceed one page, explaining the problem or opportunity you are addressing, how this funding will make a difference in resolving the problem or seizing the opportunity and the potential impact your project will have on the local food system. Also, please provide information on how the City funding relates to your overall budget. Feel free to include information regarding in-kind contributions, volunteer participation, material donations or partner organizations if applicable.

SECTION C for AGRICULTURAL GROWING/PRODUCTION SITE FUNDING ONLY

(Where Land Acquisition is being sought):

Site:Neighborhood: ______

Location/Address: ______

To qualify for acquisition funds, the site must currently be a vacant or blighted lot and not in agricultural use. New Project ______

Have you conducted soil testing for lead? Yes _____ No _____

If yes, did results reveal concerns and if so, what steps did you take to remedy any issues? ______If no, do you plan to test the soil? Yes___ No____ If yes, when? Date______

Have you received funds from the City’s Urban Agriculture Program Previously?

Yes ______No ______

Amount Requested in this application: $______

Using the attached budget sheet, and following the eligible funding expenses, please provide, in order of priority, a line item budget and a description of your garden/farm project funding request (list of materials and respective costs required for your project). Also please include records (copies of cost estimates, quotes, etc.) to document your request.

Using a separate sheet, please include a narrative, not to exceed one page, explaining the problem or opportunity you are addressing, how this funding will make a difference in resolving the problem or seizing the opportunity and the potential impact your project will have on the local food system. Also please provide information on how the City funding relates to your overall budget. Feel free to include information regarding in-kind contributions, volunteer participation, material donations or partner organizations if applicable

SECTION D for AGRICULTURAL AGGREGATED DISTRIBUTION (FOOD HUB)SITE FUNDING ONLY:

How many farmers participate in your distribution? ______

How many of those farms/gardens are within the City of Cincinnati? ______

How many food artisans working within Cincinnati receive food from your hub, or distribute their products through your hub? ______

How many distribution sites do you currently have in the City of Cincinnati? ______

How many wholesale accounts in the City of Cincinnati receive food from your hub? ______

Amount Requested in this application: $______

Using the attached budget sheet, and following the eligible expenses guidelines, please provide, in order of priority, a line item budget and a description of your funding request (list of materials and respective costs required for your project). Also please include information (copies of cost estimates, quotes, invoices, etc.) to document your request.

Using a separate sheet, please include a narrative, not to exceed one page, explaining the problem or opportunity you are addressing, how this funding will make a difference in resolving the problem or seizing the opportunity and the potential impact you will have on the local food system. Also please provide information on how the City funding relates to your overall budget.

BUDGET SHEET URBAN AGRICULTURE FUNDING REQUEST

Eligible Funding Expenses for AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION/GROWING (Garden or Farm) sites:

  • Site Improvement (e.g., soil testing, soil, compost, cover crops, etc.)
  • Growing needs (e.g., plants, seeds, tools, hoses,beds etc.)
  • Infrastructure (e.g., water access, fencing, season extenders, etc.)
  • Lot acquisition (expansion, purchase of vacant lot)*

*Land acquisition requests must be pre-approved to be eligible for funding

Eligible Funding Expenses for AGRICULTURAL AGGREGATED DISTRIBUTION (Food Hub) sites:

  • Infrastructure/Equipment (e.g., racking/shelving, pallet jack, plastic pallets, reusable crates, packing material, fork lift, large dollies, etc)
  • Supplies (e.g., storage containers, liners, carts, tables, scales, bags, etc.)
  • Marketing Materials (e.g., postcard mailers, local food stickers and magnets, truck decals, signage, social/print/radio ads, etc.)

Specifically identify the expenses below and please attach copies of cost estimates or quotes(or receipts) to the budget sheet.

ITEM / Description of Use / Cost
TOTAL REQUEST*
*Sales tax reimbursement is not eligible for funding

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