2004/03/17 Council Agenda Packet

6 September 2004 Dear Applicant, The Washington State Urban and Community Forestry Program is happy to announce the 2004 Community Forestry Assistance Grant, provided with financial assistance from the USDA Forest Service. We will continue to dedicate of a certain amount of funds to each project category. There are two main changes to be aware of in 2004. First, there is now a $3,000 minimum that must be requested for each project. The maximum dollar amount will stay at $10,000. The other change for 2004 is that volunteer hours will now be credited at$15.00 per hour. Important 2004 Community Forestry Assistance Grant dates to remember are: • One winter Grant Writing Workshop: Olympia on February 3, 2004 • Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 17, 2004 • Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by April 31, 2004 "Grant Ambassador" assistance is available again this year from the Washington Community Forestry Council. Grant Ambassadors are available to review and discuss your proposal forthoroughness, eligibility and understandability. Please make your request early, as-Grant Ambassadors are busy professionals who will need time to • - review your proposal and prepare feedback. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call. To register for a grant-writing workshop or to request a "Grant Ambassador,"call 1-800-523-TREE. Sincerely, Sarah Griffith Program Manager Urban and Community Forestry Page i 28