The project description should be 12 pages or fewer. All sections are required.
Attach photos, maps, and designs or drawings of the project.
Summary (about 200 words)
Provide a short overview of the proposed project including:
- The goal of the project
- Why it's needed
- The communities, groups, and organizations involved
We may use this summary on the CCG website, in reports, or in other public documents.
Design and impacts (about 2000 words)
Present a thoughtful and realistic project design that includes:
- Where the project will be
- How your organization developed the design
- How you involved the community involved in the design process
- 2 of the projects core goals
- Any permits you'll need and how they affect the timeline
- Project timeline
- Major project milestones
- How the project will affect the community
Community engagement (about 500 words)
Describe why the community needs this project. Show that community members support it. Be sure to include:
- The community needs that the project will meet
- How you identified these needs
- The data you have to show these needs
- Which diverse and under-served communities the project will serve
- How community members will take part during and after the project
- How you will manage and document participation
- Other community stakeholders and partners
Racial equity
Tell us how you plan to include communities of color, including:
- Outreach and engagement strategies
- Opportunities to participate
- How people of color who own local businesses will benefit
- Other strategies the project will use to address racial equity
Capacity (about 300 words)
Tell us about your ability to complete and maintain the project, including:
- Your organization's role
- Any resources you'll use to increase the project's success
- The project lead, project staff, and their related experience
- Any projects the team has done that are similar in size
- What makes your organization qualified to do this project
- How your organization shows its commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
Last updated October 4, 2022