Old Spanish trail/South Union GO Neighborhood

Early ActionProject GRaNT REQUEST

  1. Background

Early Action Project grants are available to neighborhood non -profit agencies, groups, or individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the vision of the OST/South Union GO Neighborhood.

Vision:We envision an engaged and informed community working together to transform Southeast Houston into a healthy, vibrant, safe and economically stable community, a place that nurtures and supports us throughout our lives.

Early Action Project Grant Requests should:

  1. Provide seed funding for a project that will have an immediate impact on the quality of life in Super Neighborhood 68—south of Old Spanish Trail; north of Loop 610; east of 288 and west of Mykawa Road.
  2. Build collaboration among a diverse representation of residents andother stakeholders from the community.
  3. Lay the foundation for future projects and attract investment.
  1. Guidelines for Early Action Projects
  2. Grants are available for a maximum of $5,000 to non -profit agencies, groups, civic clubs or individuals that submita request which is approved by the OST/South Union GO Neighborhood Early Action Projects Grant Committee.
  3. Projects should provide visible results in the short-term (3-6 months) and/or contribute towards engaging more stakeholders in the neighborhood.
  4. Grants are for new projects or expansion of existing projects (not for operating or staff).
  5. Applicants will need to show evidence of community support (e.g. letters of support).
  6. Additional leverage (other sources of funds, or in-kind resources) will be looked upon favorably, but is not required. Such data must be tracked and reported.
  7. Applicants are asked to explain how they plan to sustain the project beyond the early action grant period (e.g. water bills for community garden) if applicable to project.
  1. Process
  2. Please complete the application and provide any additional documentation using the format provided in this document to with the subject line: Early Action Project Grant Request.
  3. Please Note: Requests should be submitted at least 90 before funds are needed.
  4. Once your grant has been approved, you will receive an award letter with detailed instructions on further steps. The requester must sign and return the award letter before funds will be distributed.
  5. A report detailing the impact and success stories of the project is due to the Early Action Project Grant Committee within 30 days after project completion, and/or within 6 months of when the grant was made.
  1. Organizational Information

Organization Name:
Mailing Address:
City/Zip
Telephone: / Fax: / Website:
Year of Incorporation: / 501 (c) 3 Status / Yes No
Proposal Contact Name:
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  1. Project Description

Please submit a request, clearly answering the following questions.

A.Amount of Grant Request

B.Action or Project Name

C.Describe the project and its purpose (100 words or less).

D.Describe the concern/issue you are addressing.What information or data do you already have about the problem/issue? What resources are already available for this and who else can you work with to get it done?

E.Include total cost of project/action (include line-item budget)

F.Describe timeline for implementation.

G.If you are awarded the grant what are your plans to sustain action or project (projected operating cost attached) if applicable?

H.Describe your plans to initiate the proposed project if your grant request is denied.

I.Describe the expected results/impact on the neighborhood quality of life and/or participants.

J.Name of implementing agency(s)/groups and residents that are collaborating on project.

K.Provide evidence of support from any partner agencies, groups, or individuals.

L.List the participating members and their role in the community and our organization.

M.Describe your plans to involve diverse representation of residents/stakeholders within the action/project.

Any questions, comments, or concerns can be e-mailed to .

March 17, 20141