BNA Small Grants Program 2020-2021

This year, we are able to use Northeast Coalition of Neighborhood’s annual $500 grant toward anything in our neighborhood that we want to - a project, an event, or a donation. The BNA strives to represent the interests of all those living or working in the Boise neighborhood.

Timeline

Grant Applications Available: November, 2020

Grant Applications Deadline: Jan 30, 2021

Submission Presentations and Board Vote: Feb 8, 2021

Awards Announced: February 2021

Projects must be completed no later than: March 1, 2018

Project Criteria

Applicants must reside in or work within the Boise neighborhood boundaries. To be considered for funding, project proposals should describe clearly how the project will reflect the values of the Boise Neighborhood. BNA board members are not eligible to apply for grants for which they would be listed as the project lead. Projects should strive to achieve one or more of the following: involve and engage the community; increase the number and diversity of people who are involved and engaged in our neighborhood; strengthen capacity to build community cohesion, skills, relationships and partnerships; preservation or enhancement of natural or public areas; address environmental sustainability; build capacity for local food production, emergency preparedness or community resilience; social and economic equity and inclusion.

Examples:

Over the years, we have heard numerous examples of ways our community members are enhancing our neighborhood. Past projects include: Alley beautification, sponsoring murals, building/ restoring a community garden, organizing block parties, enhancing open space with native plants.

2017 Small Grant Winners

In 2017, two $500 grants were awarded to community projects. They had clear budgets and timelines, had reached out to partners, and outlined their project clearly.

  • Melinda Matson - Alley project - OR Tradeswomen will teach Kairos School students to make benches and planter boxes to activate the Beech-Failing Alley.

  • Andrine de la Rocha - Boise-Eliot Native Grove - Planting native plants in a PBOT piece of land by the freeway, add benches, educational signage, mason bee homes. In Dec 2017, a second award of $500 was given to this project.

  • Partial grant awarded in kind to Veah Keyes to get people to donate supplies to make rag dolls with children at festivals and street fairs. BNA procured her tables at Mississippi Street Fair and Good in the Hood.

Application Instructions 

Submit applications by email to: boisena@gmail.com

Applications will be reviewed by the BNA Board. Applicants may be contacted during the review process for additional information. Applications will be evaluated on potential impact, fit with grant program goals, project feasibility and budget, and inspiring qualities. Additional consideration will be given to projects that involve or engage historically under-represented and under-served communities.

Please use this format to describe your project: (5 pages max)

  1. Project Title: A brief descriptive title for your proposed project. 

    1. Project Applicant/Contact Name: The name of the primary contact person for the application and grant administration. 

    2. Phone: The contact person’s telephone number. 

    3. Email: The contact person’s email address. 

    4. Mailing Address: The contact person’s mailing address.

    5. Project Summary (50 words summary)

  2. Project description, goals, and anticipated outcomes: A detailed description of your project’s scope, design and components. Include any relevant project background information, such as how the need for the project was identified and how it ties into the BNA value statement.

  3. Group Capacity: Describe your group’s qualifications for carrying out this project. Include any specific skills, resources, and partnerships that will help complete the project.

  4. Grant Funds: Describe how budget items are required to complete your project.

  5. Promotion: Describe your group’s plan to get the word out about your project.

  6. Timeline: Provide a timeline for your project. Include your expected start and completion dates, and any project milestones.

Reporting Requirements

Final Report including:

  • One page end-of-project evaluation

  • Expense report

  • At least one photograph (preferably in electronic format) of your project activities