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City of Everett , <br /> COMMUNITYP: e' <br /> R 1 <br /> Everett is vibrant and diverse and when we come together around a common goal,our <br /> community thrives! However,many in our community are not connected to their <br /> neighborhood or to activities and projects happening nearby.You may have an idea for a <br /> community-building project,but are not quite sure how to get started. Everett Community <br /> Sparks offers small amounts of funds that can help bring your ideas to life. Let's work <br /> together to spark connections among people in our community and help make Everett even <br /> more special! <br /> The intention of the Community Sparks program is to help Everett residents foster a sense <br /> of community through small projects that will benefit the community and build <br /> connections between neighbors. Selecting a project that you will enjoy doing is a key step <br /> for success. Community events like National Night Out and cultural festivals,clean-up <br /> projects, and community enhancements such as tree plantings are just a few examples. <br /> Community Sparks funding is available to community groups for projects that build <br /> stronger community connections within Everett city limits. People of all ages and abilities <br /> are encouraged to apply. Up to$500 of eligible expenses for your project or event are <br /> reimbursable with Community Sparks funds. You will need to match the funds with <br /> volunteer labor(valued at$28/hr) and/or monetary or in-kind donations. <br /> Want to complete a project in your neighborhood or for your community?Follow <br /> these simple steps! <br /> 1. Work with two or more others in your neighborhood or community group to figure <br /> out what is needed to carry out the project gauge interest level <br /> 2. Build a plan for completing your project,including ways to involve lots of people. <br /> 3. Complete this application. If your project is approved by the Office of <br /> Neighborhoods,work with City staff to get your project started. <br /> 4. Document all volunteer hours and donations for project match and save all original <br /> expense receipts to be submitted for reimbursement. <br /> 5. Keep in mind that your project needs to be finished within two months of approval <br /> and must be open to the public for all to participate. <br /> Funds are limited,and applications that meet the project criteria will be considered on a <br /> first-come basis and prioritized by level of community engagement. Projects are reviewed <br /> bi-weekly and selected by City of Everett staff between now and Oct. 2,2017.To learn more <br /> about eligible projects,about the reimbursement process or to discuss your idea or <br /> questions,please contact Jaimee Hudson, community engagement specialist at the Office of <br /> Neighborhoods,at jhudson@ieverettwa.gov or 425-257-7195. <br /> Please turn in your application no later than Oct. 2. National Night Out project requests <br /> must be submitted by July 14. All projects must be complete by Dec. 9. <br /> City of Everett <br /> Office of Neighborhoods <br /> 2930 Wetmore Avenue 9th floor ,, <br /> Everett,WA 98201 E « � <br /> 5 <br />