It's that time of year again!...time to plan your Renaissance Projects...
An Overview of the 2012 Grant Program
and How to Apply
[FERNDALE] – Volunteers
interested in learning about the 2012 Sullivan
Renaissance grant program and getting help in planning their projects
and completing their applications should attend the “Get Ready to Renaissance”
seminar on Wednesday, February 1 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the CVI Center in
Ferndale.
The
seminar will review the basics of the Sullivan Renaissance program, including
how to apply for grants, deadlines, youth involvement, design and maintenance
changes and other requirements. Staff
will discuss project ideas and review paperwork with potential applicants. Refreshments will be served.
Beginning
February 1, applications are available for download from the Sullivan Renaissance web site
in a portable document format (PDF) with fillable form fields. Applications can be completed electronically
and e-mailed to Sullivan Renaissance
(along with required documentation) or printed and mailed before March 23.
If requested,
Sullivan Renaissance representatives
will visit communities at their convenience to explain the program, review the
garden design plans and assist with the application process.
Beautification
and community development grant applications are due by Wednesday, March 21. These grants will be awarded at the Spring Forum on April 19 at the CVI Building in
Liberty. Projects must be completed in
August. Some Sullivan Renaissance grant
programs have different deadlines, including: environmental and seasonal
grants; and scholarships. Intern
applications are due on April 7.
Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community
development program principally funded by the Gerry Foundation.
SIGN UP FOR WINTER CONFERENCE
Individuals
wishing to attend the Sullivan Renaissance Annual Conference and Expo on
Saturday, March 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the CVI Center in Ferndale
will be able to register and sign up for workshops directly on-line beginning
February 1. Keynote speaker Joe Lamp’l,
host of the TV series “Growing a Greener World,” will talk about the latest
trends in eco-friendly living.
To register
or for information, visit www.sullivanrenaissance.org
or call 845-295-2445.
