Community Innovation Fund Application 2023

Please submit an application online through the webform here, if possible. If this is not an option, submit a document or video covering these questions to udara@envirocenter.org with "2023 Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund" in the subject line. You can also pick up/drop off a printed copy of the application at The Environmental Center (16 NW Kansas Ave in Bend). En español.

Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Application (2023)

Applicant Details

First and Last Name(Required)

Pronouns

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Organization/Business(Required)

If you are applying as an individual (i.e., this application is not affiliated with a particular organization or business), put N/A here

Your Role in the Organization/Business(Required)

If you are applying as an individual (i.e., this application is not affiliated with a particular organization or business), put N/A here

How did you hear about the Community Innovation Fund?(Required)

Please specify if other or which newsletter, social media channel/account

Project Overview

Please check the box to confirm your work will be completed in Deschutes County or for Deschutes County residents.(Required)

Projects must be implemented within Deschutes County or largely impact Deschutes County and/or its residents.

I confirm this work takes place within Deschutes County

What area(s) of Deschutes County will your project take place in or impact?(Required)

La Pine

Sunriver

Bend

Tumalo

Redmond

Sisters

Crooked River Ranch

Other area

Please specify if you selected other area in the previous question.

Project Address

This address will be used as the location on our CIF projects map. It will not be used to evaluate your project.

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Does your project take place at or largely impact any of the following locations?

$15,000 of the $40,000 total projects budget will be awarded to projects that take place at or largely impact visitor destinations. NOT all projects are required to impact visitors/visitor destinations.

Visitor lodging property (hotel, resort, Airbnb, short-term/vacation rental, etc.)

Restaurant / Eatery

Park / Trail/ Nature Area

Outfitter / Activity Company

Museum / Gallery

Entertainment Venue

Other visitor destination

Please specify if you selected other visitor destination in the previous question.

Project Title(Required)

Something like your location or your organization/business name and core activity or goal. (e.g., Reusable Dishware Program Launch at The Environmental Center; Begin On-Site Composting at _____ Restaurant____; Recycling Signage Update at _____Office____).

Project Details

Briefly describe the goal(s) / result(s) you aim to accomplish by implementing this project?(Required)

What specific activities or actions will you take to accomplish the goal(s) / result(s) you described outlined above? Please include a simple timeline of these activities.(Required)

A bullet list here will suffice. Alternatively, you may use the timeline template here (pdf: https://envirocenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Community-Innovation-Fund-Application-Timeline-Template.pdf OR doc: https://envirocenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Community-Innovation-Fund-Application-Timeline-Template.docx). You may also upload a file below or email a file to udara@envirocenter.org. Please make a note here if you plan to email a copy.

Upload Project Timeline Here

Max. file size: 250 MB.

NOTE: Please upload files when you are ready to Submit as uploaded files will not save here if you hit Save and Continue below.

Does this project include components that meet the needs and includes the voices of individuals who are most often impacted by environmental degradation and climate change — including Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), people who are LGBTQ+, people with diverse abilities, and people and families with low incomes? If yes, please tell us more about these components of your project.

Learn more about The Environmental Center's commitment to equity here https://envirocenter.org/about-us/our-story/commitment-to-equity/

Are there co-workers, other organizations, volunteers, etc. that you will collaborate with to complete project activities? If yes, list your collaborators here. Tell us if you have already secured commitments for these collaborations or how you plan to get there.

How much funding are you requesting?(Required)

Each project can be awarded up to $5,000. There is no minimum project budget/award amount. 20% of the project funds must come from matching funds (cash or in-kind).

Provide a simple budget breakdown that outlines how you plan to spend the requested funds and demonstrates 20% matching funds (cash or in-kind).(Required)

A bullet list here will suffice. Alternatively, you may use the budget template here (pdf: https://envirocenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Community-Innovation-Fund-Application-Budget-Template.pdf OR doc: https://envirocenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Community-Innovation-Fund-Application-Budget-Template.docx). You may also upload a file below or email file to udara@envirocenter.org. Please make a note here if you plan to email a copy.

Upload Project Budget Here

Max. file size: 250 MB.

NOTE: Please upload files when you are ready to Submit as uploaded files will not save here if you hit Save and Continue below.

Will future funding or other support be necessary to sustain project results? If yes, what is your plan to secure additional funding or other support? If no, how will you sustain project success?(Required)

Community Innovation Fund Application 2023

Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Application (2023)

Applicant Details

Project Overview

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Community Innovation Fund Application 2023

Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Application (2023)

Applicant Details

Project Overview

Project Details

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Local Change. A World of Difference

Local Change.
A World of Difference