Sustainability Innovation Grant Offering
Sustainable Alachua County, Inc. (SAC) is offering a one-time Sustainability Innovation Grant of $7,000. We challenge you to propose an innovative sustainability action or education project for our community. Projects that propose to raise sustainability awareness and generate income for self perpetuation will be favored. We want to see action and results with this funding! Your proposal should demonstrate both innovative ideas and a solid commitment to the project, including the necessary experience to complete the work.
The grant will be awarded (or not) at the sole discretion of the SAC Board of Directors. The project must meet the following requirements: * The project must be carried out in Alachua County, Florida; * Sustainable Alachua County, Inc.’s name and logo must be credited on all project activities, publicity, and materials; and, * The project must be one year or less in length, reaching completion on or before November 1, 2009.
SAC will provide 50% of the grant amount at the start of the project, and 50% of the grant amount at the midpoint of the project, upon receipt of a one-page midpoint report. If midpoint accomplishments are inadequate, SAC reserves the right to withhold project funds. At the end of the project, SAC’s requires a final written report and oral presentation of accomplishments to the SAC Board of Directors, along with a discussion of prospects for project self perpetuation and the potential for ongoing SAC involvement.
The grant application is one page of normal (12-point) text and/or illustration(s). The one-page application must be submitted either in writing or electronically to the address below by 4pm August 31, 2008. The grant will be awarded by September 15, 2008. The grant may be made to an individual, an organization, or a business. No questions about the grant will be accepted. Good luck!
Sustainable Alachua County, Inc. ATTN: Innovation Grant Proposal P.O. Box 2772 Gainesville, FL 32602-2772
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sustainableac@gmail.com Subject Line: Innovation Grant Proposal
About Sustainable Alachua County, Inc. The mission of Sustainable Alachua County is to provide education and civic participation opportunities that enhance the sustainability and healthy functioning of our environmental, social/cultural, and economic systems. Founded in 1996, SAC is an incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit, public-interest organization that welcomes all residents of Alachua County as members. SAC defines sustainability as the state of equilibrium achieved by taking responsibility for balancing long term economic, environmental, and social/cultural health – for ourselves, our community, and our world. See http://sustainac.org/ for more information about SAC.
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