Fwd: 2014 King County Community Service Area Grants
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From: Marissa...@kingcounty.gov
Sent: 10/22/2013 8:11:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time
Subj: 2014 King County Community Service Area Grants
Dear Community member:
I am pleased to attach the Application Package for King County’s Community Service Area-2014 Community Engagement Grants. A total of $60,000 is available to support the work of community initiatives throughout unincorporated King County.
We are soliciting applications throughout unincorporated King County for 2014. Funded projects must demonstrate how activities are accessible to all residents regardless of race, income, or language spoken. Priority will be given to projects that are one time or time limited in scope; ready to be implemented and completed in 2014. Projects must support activities that advance the King County Strategic Plan and achieve one of the following goals:
· Promote the engagement of local residents in community or civic activities
· Educate local residents about issues impacting them
· Implement a community enhancement project
Awards will be limited to less than $5,000 per project, and will require a 25% matching funds in the form of volunteer time, cash or other forms of in-kind services. We will be seeking to disburse awards geographically throughout unincorporated King County.
All applications must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014 at the following address or sent electronically to Marissa...@kingcounty.gov:
Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Director’s Office, ATTN: Marissa Alegria
201 South Jackson Street, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98104
The application packet is also available at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/community-service-areas/engagement-grants.aspx
CSA Staff will be available to respond to questions in person regarding the CSA Grant Application at the following locations and times:
· Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 2-5pm
King Street Center, 8th Floor Conference Room 8-E
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
· Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 9 am-12 pm
King Street Center, 8th Floor Conference Room 8-E
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
The Community Engagement Grant Program is one aspect of King County’s efforts to strengthen linkages to residents of unincorporated King County. Seven distinct geographic Community Service Areas (CSA) have been identified. Current initiatives of the CSA include:
· Online information about unincorporated King County with a website that includes county contact information and information on each CSA;
· A Primary Point of Contact for each CSA that will function as a liaison, ombudsman, and information clearinghouse for residents of each CSA;
· Work Plans that lay out the county’s goals for each of the seven Community Service Areas and services and projects in the CSA; and
· Opportunities for residents to meet with both elected and county leadership and discuss CSA Work Plans at CSA Meetings.
For further information on the grant applications or for your questions, please contact Marissa Alegria at 206-477-4523/TTY 711 or Marissa...@kingcounty.gov For information on the overall CSA program contact Alan Painter at 206-477-4521.
Sincerely,
Alan Painter
Community Services Area Program Manager