2017/07/12 Council Agenda Packet

City of Everett COMMUNITY SP 2017 Guidelines :`; About Community Sparks: The Community Sparks program helps Everett residents foster a sense of community through small projects that will benefit the community and build connections between neighbors. Community Sparks funding is available to community groups for projects that build stronger connections within Everett city limits. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to apply. Up to$500 of eligible expenses for your project or event are reimbursable with Community Sparks funds and must be matched with volunteer labor and/or monetary or in-kind donations. Eligibility: Who should apply? Who is not eligible? • Everett residents • Individuals • Neighbors • Organizations such as: • Community groups Businesses • Cultural groups Nonprofits and not-for-profits • Volunteer groups Religious organizations • Interest-based groups Political organizations or groups • Informal groups • Non-Everett residents • Open to all ages,skills and backgrounds • Fraternal or civic organizations What criteria does a project need to meet to be eligible? What projects are ineligible? • Projects must be open to all members of the public • Projects/events that do not engage the community • Foster community connections • Projects/events that are not open to the public • Occur within Everett city limits • Fundraising or profit generating projects and events • Demonstrate community match • Projects/events outside of Everett city limits • Can be completed within 2 months of award date • Campaign or political projects Community match: Reimbursable expenses: Awardees are required to match the amount awarded Eligible project expenses will be reimbursed with to the project with community contributions.The total Community Sparks funds up to the amount awarded match value must be equal to or greater than the (maximum of$500). If your project is approved, City amount awarded. staff will work with you to determine which project expenses are eligible for reimbursement. Community contributions include: Some reimbursable expenses include: • Volunteer time valued at$28/hour • Project materials like lumber, event decor, • Donated materials and supplies valued at their refreshments,etc. retail price or rental fee • Professional services such as printed promotional • Cash contributions materials or an entertainer at an event • Donated professional services valued at their • Event fees such as permits or rentals customary rate up to$100/hour. For more information,visit www.everettwa.gov/sparks or contact Jaimee Hudson at jhudson@everettwa.gov or 425-257-7195 3