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Neighborhood Security through Creative Placemaking Request for proposals - due September 2, 2016

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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is pleased with one-another, and so on. Ongoing programs or landscaping and implementation of other “CPTED” ORGANIZATION PROPOSALS should be formatted as a digital file 2016 MILESTONES Neighborhood to announce the fourth round of the Neighborhood proposals that do not have an obvious connection to principles, enhancing convening spaces, improving RFP Released and emailed to [email protected] or Progress Solutions Awards. These annual grants provide community safety AND creative placemaking will not neighborhood accountability, and so on. Ongoing 18 July << delivered (via USB drive) to Cleveland Neighborhood critical resources to grassroots-level organizations be considered. programs or proposals that do not have obvious Three Portfolios: Progress by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 2, 2016. A Response Deadline and community leaders seeking to implement connections to both community safety and creative Placemaking single, PDF file is preferred, but not required. Proposal 2 Sept, 5:00 PM << CDC Services innovative solutions for issues generally faced by Applicants are encouraged to request only the amount placemaking will not be considered. requirements are as follows. Economic Opportunity neighborhoods throughout Cleveland. of funding that is required to execute the vision. Pool 2 Finalists Released Preference will be given to simple and inexpensive Applicants are encouraged to request only the amount 19 Sept << Two Subsidiaries New Village Corporation The 2016 grant-making cycle will focus on the solutions that can be replicated in other communities of funding that is required to execute the vision. Part A - POOLs ONE & TWO Pool 2 Finalist Interviews Village Capital implementation of short and long-term solutions that as well as those applicants that have raised matching Preference will be given to innovative solutions that >>Project Name 3 Oct (week of) << Corporation enhance, improve, and ensure neighborhood safety. funds from other organizations or individuals. challenge the concept of community safety and help >>Proposed Captain with Contact Information Because our organization and our partners focus on The first part (Part A) of the application is the only us collectively learn about how it can be done with >>Statement of Qualifications Grantees Announced at One Mission: Progress Institute To Foster Communities of the built environment, we are seeking approaches that thing required of Pool One applicants and it should greater efficacy. Both parts of the application must >>CDC Partner and Individual Contact 3 Nov << Choice and Opportunity utilize creative placemaking as a preferred avenue. be completed digitally and emailed or completed be completed by those seeking an award from pool >>Problem Statement Throughout Cleveland The built environment is a medium in which solutions, manually and delivered prior to the deadline. Follow- two. The application should be “bundled” (to the >>Project Description although often costly, can have long-term effects up for this funding pool is also simple: a two-page extent possible) into a single, digital file and emailed. >>Impact Statement Our Vision: SELECTION CRITERIA For all neighborhoods on neighbors in an equitable, geo-relative way that event summary following execution of the proposed Pool two finalists will interview with a selection jury >>List of Community Partners Innovation << to be attractive, vibrant many social service programs or community events project, including a narrative of what transpired and during the week of October 3rd at a to-be-announced >>Implementation Timeline Impact << communities where struggle to achieve. There will be two funding pools pictures taken on-site or at the event. location and time. Follow-up for pool two requires >>Project Budget Collaboration << people of all income, available to interested applicants. progress reports in years one and three that track >>Agreement to Meet Reporting Requirements Leadership << races, and generations Replication << thrive, prosper, and At least five awards are expected to be made from security metrics identified in the proposal. choose to live, learn, the first pool. work, invest, and play. POOL ONE will offer UP TO $5,000 to applicants At least four awards are planned from pool two. part b - POOL TWO ONLY In partnership with wishing to implement temporary or “pop-up” >>Project Summary community development solutions designed to address community function POOL TWO will offer UP TO $30,000 to applicants >>CDC Letter of Support, with Role Described QUESTIONS: corporations, local >>Team Roster, with Resumes of Key Personnel Wayne Mortensen << foundations, the and intra/inter neighborhood relationships, especially proposing permanent infrastructure investments ELIGIBILITY for the 2016 Neighborhood Solutions Director of business community, between residents and safety officials. This pool is or the implementation of plans that positively Awards is extended to any individual, agency, or >>Research Methods Statement Design & Development and government, our highly flexible and will ideally be applied to a portfolio enhance safety in the community while reducing the organization that applies with the support of an >>Expected Outcomes work to ensure a strong of diverse proposals and applicants. Examples of operational burden on public safety organizations. official, City of Cleveland Community Development >>Maintenance/Operating Plan WMortensen@ and productive system >>Ongoing Financial Commitment (if nec.) ClevelandNP.org has visibly improved fundable projects include “start-up infrastructure” This pool is also flexible, but will concentrate Corporation (see list on back cover). Applicants are neighborhoods and for community watch groups, facilitated planning on partners, organizations, and individuals with not limited to a single proposal or single pool, but >>Examples of Capacity 216.453.1443 enabled countless city processes, art installations, installation of inexpensive track records of success. Examples of fundable each proposal will be considered independently of >>Funding Commitments residents to enjoy a better ("lo-tech") safety equipment; unique social media projects in this pool include improved community other applications. >>Letters of Support www.ClevelandNP.org quality of life. approaches, events that effectively engage residents lighting and visibility, vegetative pruning, strategic

2 Neighborhood Solutions Awards Proposal information 3 CLEVELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Bellaire Puritas Development Corporation Harvard Community Services Center Ohio City, Inc. 14703 Puritas Avenue 18240 Harvard Avenue 2525 Market Avenue (216) 671-2710 (216) 991-8585 (216) 781-3222 bpdc.org harvardcommunitycenter.org ohiocity.org

Buckeye Shaker Sq. Development Corp. Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corp. Community Development 11802 Buckeye Road 1010 Euclid Avenue, Third Floor 2339 Broadview Road (216) 491-8450 (216) 771-1994 (216) 459-1000 buckeyeshaker.org clevelandgatewaydistrict.com oldbrooklyn.com

Burten, Bell, Carr Development Historic Warehouse District Development Slavic Village Development 7201 Kinsman Road 1010 Euclid Avenue, Third Floor 5620 Broadway Ave, Suite 200 (216) 341-1455 (216) 344-3937 (216) 429-1182 bbcdevelopment.org warehousedistrict.org slavicvillage.org

Campus District, Inc. Kamm’s Corners Development Corp. St. Clair Superior Development Corp. 2254 Euclid Avenue Suite 101 17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200 4205 St. Clair Avenue (216) 344-9200 (216) 252-6559 (216) 881-0644 campusdistrict.org kammscorners.com stclairsuperior.org

Collinwood Nottingham Villages Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation Stockyards, Clark Fulton, 15614 St. Clair Avenue 12510 Mayfield Road 3167 Fulton Road, Suite 303 (216) 383-9772 (216) 791-4907 (216) 961-9073 cnvdc.org littleitalyredevelopment.org dscdo.org

Cudell Improvement, Inc. Midtown Cleveland, Inc. Tremont West Development Corporation 11650 Detroit Avenue 5000 Euclid Avenue #100 2406 Professor Street (216) 228-4383 (216) 391-5080 (216) 575-0920 cudell.com midtowncleveland.org tremontwest.org

Detroit Shoreway CDO Mt. Pleasant NOW Development Corp. Union Miles Development Corporation 6516 Detroit Ave, Suite 1 13815 Kinsman Road 9250 Miles Park Avenue (216) 961-4242 (216) 751-0023 (216) 341-0757 dscdo.org mtpleasantnow.org unionmiles.org

Downtown Cleveland Alliance Northeast Shores Development Corp. , Inc. 1010 Euclid Avenue, Third Floor 317 East 156th Street 10831 Magnolia Drive (216) 736-7799 (216) 481-7660 (216) 791-3900 downtowncleveland.com welcometocollinwood.com universitycircle.org

Fairfax Renaissance Development Corp. Westown Community Development Corp. 8111 Quincy Ave, Suite 100 10313 Lorain Avenue (216) 361-8400 (216) 941-9262 fairfaxrenaissance.org westowncdc.org

Famicos Foundation 1325 Ansel Road (216) 791-6476 famicos.org 11327 Shaker Blvd Suite 500W Cleveland, Ohio 44104

216.830.2770 www.ClevelandNP.org

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combined application for pools one and two deadline - September 2, 2016

Rotoflora in Slavic Village, courtesy LAND Studio neighborhood solutions application - PART A neighborhood solutions application - PART B - to be completed by all applicants - - to be completed by pool two applicants only - Project Name Funding Pool: 1 2 Partner Role Project Captain Check if Project is CDC-Led Phone Email Team Roster (Please Include First and Last Name, Organization (if applicable), and Team Role) Statement of Qualifications (What has prepared the captain to manage this project?)

Partnering Community Development Organization CDC Contact Role Phone Email Problem Statement (What safety and placemaking issue(s) will this project address?) Research Methods Statement (What metrics will this project affect and how will the impact be measured?)

Project Description (What do you want to do?) Expected Outcomes (In what ways will this project advance neighborhood security and placemaking?)

Impact Statement (What do you hope to achieve? What groups will be served?) Maintenance/Operating Plan (How will the project be tended during its expected lifespan?)

Community Partners (What individuals or organizations are important in this effort?) Ongoing Financial Commitment, If Any

Implementation Project Budget Timeline (List of categories Appendix Checklist* (What steps are and approximate necessary to expenses.) Project Summary - Plans, Narrative, and/or Graphic Description (limit 4 pages) achieve vision?) CDC Letter of Support - Statement Outlining their Involvement (limit 1 page) Team Resumes - Up to 3 Key Personnel (1 page each) Capacity Demonstration - Summaries of Up to 3 Previously Completed Projects (limit 1 page each)

Funding Commitments - Letters from Matching Funders (if applicable) Completion Date^ Amount Requested* Additional Letters of Support (limit 2 pages) I/we understand the reporting requirements and agree to meet them. Initial: Email application to [email protected] or deliver to 11327 Shaker Blvd, Ste 500W. ^Approximate Date Project will be complete. *Not to exceed $5,000 in Pool 1 or $30,000 in Pool 2. *A "page" is defined as a single side of an 8.5x11 document (i.e. an 11x17 format would be considered 2 pages).

2 Neighborhood Solutions Awards project application 3 11327 Shaker Blvd Suite 500W Cleveland, Ohio 44104

216.830.2770 www.ClevelandNP.org

Inter|Urban along RTA's Red Line, courtesy Brandon Shigeta