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City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program
Funding Application 2017
Due by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.
Please answer the appropriate questions below. Everyone must fill out section A. If you are a grower
and want funding for a farm/garden (and are not seeking funds to buy land), fill out Section B. If you are
a grower and want funding for a farm/garden where you are seeking funds to buy land fill out Section C.
If you are an Aggregating Distributor (Food Hub), fill out Section D. Everyone must also provide a line
item budget and a brief narrative. Email your completed application to [email protected] If you need assistance beforehand, please feel free to contact Robin at 352-5340 or via email.
Please make sure to review the accompanying Program Criteria and Funding Guidelines before filling
out this application and submitting your request.
SECTION A (Everyone must complete)
Date _____________________
Organization Name ____________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
Status (check one): Nonprofit _______
For Profit Corp _______
Other ________
Primary Contact Person/Title ___________________________________________________
Contact Info: Phone (Day) ___________________________
Cell _____________________________
Email _____________________________________________________
By submitting this application I am agreeing that all funds will be used as proposed, unless
there is prior approval for a change from OES. I also am agreeing to the Program Criteria and
the Funding Guidelines, and that the organization meets the criteria of eligibility. If funds are
provided, all invoices will be submitted to OES no later than 5/31/2017. A brief report will also
be submitted, outlining the impact of the funds, no later than 5/31/2017.
________________________________________ (signature)
_________________________________________ Name/ Title
Application Check List:
Review Criteria and Funding Guidelines
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Section A Cover Sheet completed
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Section B, C or D completed
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Budget Sheet and Back up Information
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Narrative
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Submit application to [email protected] by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.
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City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program
Funding Application 2017
Due by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.
SECTION B for AGRICULTURAL GROWING/PRODUCTION SITE FUNDING ONLY
(No Land Acquisition being sought):
Site Neighborhood: ______________________________________________
Location/Address: ___________________________________________
Is this a new or an established garden/farm project? If established, please indicate when you
became involved. New Project _______
Established Project __________________
Have you conducted soil testing for lead?
Yes _____
No _____
If yes, did results reveal concerns and if so, what steps did you take to remedy any
issues? Yes____ Remedy:________________________________________ No_____ If no
to sampling, do you plan to test the soil? Yes___ No____ If yes, when? Date__________
Have you received funds from the City’s Urban Agriculture Program Previously?
Yes _______
No _______
Amount Requested in this application: $_____________
Using the attached budget sheet, and following the eligible funding expenses, please provide,
in order of priority, a line item budget and a description of your garden/farm project funding
request (list of materials and respective costs required for your project). Also please include
records (copies of cost estimates, quotes, invoices, etc.) to document your request.
Using a separate sheet, please include a narrative, not to exceed one page, explaining the
problem or opportunity you are addressing, how this funding will make a difference in resolving
the problem or seizing the opportunity and the potential impact your project will have on the
local food system. Also, please provide information on how the City funding relates to your
overall budget. Feel free to include information regarding in-kind contributions, volunteer
participation, material donations or partner organizations if applicable.
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City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program
Funding Application 2017
Due by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.
SECTION C for AGRICULTURAL GROWING/PRODUCTION SITE FUNDING ONLY
(Where Land Acquisition is being sought):
Site: Neighborhood: ______________________________________________
Location/Address: ___________________________________________
To qualify for acquisition funds, the site must currently be a vacant or blighted lot and not in
agricultural use.
New Project _______
Have you conducted soil testing for lead?
Yes _____
No _____
If yes, did results reveal concerns and if so, what steps did you take to remedy any
issues? ________________________________________ If no, do you plan to test the soil?
Yes___ No____ If yes, when? Date__________
Have you received funds from the City’s Urban Agriculture Program Previously?
Yes _______
No _______
Amount Requested in this application: $_____________
Using the attached budget sheet, and following the eligible funding expenses, please provide,
in order of priority, a line item budget and a description of your garden/farm project funding
request (list of materials and respective costs required for your project). Also please include
records (copies of cost estimates, quotes, etc.) to document your request.
Using a separate sheet, please include a narrative, not to exceed one page, explaining the
problem or opportunity you are addressing, how this funding will make a difference in resolving
the problem or seizing the opportunity and the potential impact your project will have on the
local food system. Also please provide information on how the City funding relates to your
overall budget. Feel free to include information regarding in-kind contributions, volunteer
participation, material donations or partner organizations if applicable
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City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program
Funding Application 2017
Due by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.
SECTION D for AGRICULTURAL AGGREGATED DISTRIBUTION (FOOD HUB) SITE
FUNDING ONLY:
How many farmers participate in your distribution? ________
How many of those farms/gardens are within the City of Cincinnati? _________
How many food artisans working within Cincinnati receive food from your hub, or distribute
their products through your hub? _________
How many distribution sites do you currently have in the City of Cincinnati? ______
How many wholesale accounts in the City of Cincinnati receive food from your hub? _______
Amount Requested in this application: $_________
Using the attached budget sheet, and following the eligible expenses guidelines, please
provide, in order of priority, a line item budget and a description of your funding request (list of
materials and respective costs required for your project). Also please include information
(copies of cost estimates, quotes, invoices, etc.) to document your request.
Using a separate sheet, please include a narrative, not to exceed one page, explaining the
problem or opportunity you are addressing, how this funding will make a difference in resolving
the problem or seizing the opportunity and the potential impact you will have on the local food
system. Also please provide information on how the City funding relates to your overall budget.
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City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program
Funding Application 2017
Due by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.
BUDGET SHEET URBAN AGRICULTURE FUNDING REQUEST
Eligible Funding Expenses for AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION/GROWING (Garden or Farm) sites:
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Site Improvement (e.g., soil testing, soil, compost, cover crops, etc.)
Growing needs (e.g., plants, seeds, tools, hoses, beds etc.)
Infrastructure (e.g., water access, fencing, season extenders, etc.)
Lot acquisition (expansion, purchase of vacant lot)*
*Land acquisition requests must be pre-approved to be eligible for funding
Eligible Funding Expenses for AGRICULTURAL AGGREGATED DISTRIBUTION (Food Hub) sites:
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Infrastructure/Equipment (e.g., racking/shelving, pallet jack, plastic pallets, reusable crates,
packing material, fork lift, large dollies, etc)
Supplies (e.g., storage containers, liners, carts, tables, scales, bags, etc.)
Marketing Materials (e.g., postcard mailers, local food stickers and magnets, truck decals,
signage, social/print/radio ads, etc.)
Specifically identify the expenses below and please attach copies of cost estimates or quotes (or
receipts) to the budget sheet.
ITEM
Description of Use
Cost
TOTAL REQUEST*
*Sales tax reimbursement is not eligible for funding
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City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program
Funding Application 2017
Due by Monday, March 20th by 5:00 p.m.
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