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City of Everett <br /> OMMUNITY $ 5 t 2017 Guidelines <br /> • <br /> Let's get started! <br /> Applying for Community Sparks funds is simple and City staff are here to help.Applications for 2017 are now open! <br /> Funds are limited,and applications that meet the project criteria will be considered on a first-come basis and prior- <br /> itized by level of community engagement.Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and selected by City of Everett <br /> staff.Applications submitted after Oct.2 will not be considered for 2017.All awarded projects must be complete <br /> by Dec. 9. <br /> Ready to get started? Follow these simple steps : <br /> 1. Work with two or more others in your neighborhood or community group.What would your group like to <br /> accomplish? What is needed to carry out the project? Is there community support and interest? <br /> 2. Build a plan for completing your project.What steps do you need to take? How will you reach out to and involve <br /> lots of people? <br /> 3. Complete and submit the application. <br /> 4. If your project is approved by City staff,work with City staff to get your project started. <br /> 5. Recruit additional volunteers and reach out to new people to get them involved in your project. <br /> 6. Work with your volunteers and City staff to complete your project within 2 months of your award date, or by <br /> Dec. 9,whichever comes first. <br /> 7. Save all original expense receipts and submit to City for reimbursement. <br /> 8. Be sure to document all volunteer hours and donations for project match. <br /> 9. Take pictures, have fun and connect with new people! <br /> Community event example: Project example: <br /> A group of students from Everett High School wants to A group of parents want to teach children in their <br /> put on a cultural night to showcase all of the wonder- neighborhood about science and nature,while bring <br /> ful cultures and traditions in our community! ing different generations together and creating a <br /> sense of neighborhood pride. <br /> • They find a venue and reach out to lots of people <br /> who are interested in being a part of the event. • The parents plan a bird house workshop where <br /> They need help with promotional materials,food parents and elders teach children how to build <br /> • ermits and refreshments,so theyapply for Com bird houses and teach them about birds. <br /> p pPY <br /> munity Sparks funds to help cover the cost. • They find a place to host the workshop and have a <br /> Students work to organize many different people recruitment plan for volunteers and families, but <br /> • from different cultures in Everett who want to host they need help paying for the materials. <br /> tables and share traditions like dances,clothing, • They apply for Community Sparks funds to help <br /> stories and food. pay for the wood, nails and paint. <br /> • Volunteers gather to set up and run the event. • Volunteers put on a fun and informative workshop <br /> • Residents from all over Everett come together to where neighbors of all ages learn and work togeth- <br /> enjoy the event, have fun, learn a lot and connect er. Bird houses are placed in public spaces and <br /> with new people! children are proud of their hard work! <br /> For more information,visit www.everettwa.gov/sparks or contract Jaimee Hudson at jhudson@everettwa.gov or 425-257-7195 <br />