August 2024
Projects on private property will also require written approval from the owner of the property on which the project will be completed . An example of a Private Property Approval Form can be found in Appendix B .
For additional permitting questions , please contact OSI .
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Projects funded with a Neighborhood Matching Grant are intended to have a long-term positive impact on your neighborhood . Applications must have a well-developed , long-term plan for maintaining and / or repairing any improvements you make on private property .
For projects on public property , provide documentation that any affected City departments have discussed your project with you and are able to take on the responsibilities of maintaining your improvements , if applicable . Documentation can include a letter or copies of emails from the respective departments .
Long-term , it is important that projects funded by the Neighborhood Matching Grant program look just as good in �ive to ten years as they do upon completion .
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Eligible projects must meet a public purpose and bene�it a neighborhood . Eligible project types include ( but are not limited to ):
Community Capacity Building
Beauti�ication
Natural Preservation
Physical Improvements
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS LIST IRS 501 ( c ) 3 designation application Permanent communication / outreach tools Historic preservation projects Public art Community gardens Drip irrigation systems for approved landscaping projects Landscaping * Landscaping to screen fencing along arterial streets ( Corridor Beauti�ication )* Park development / improvement Native plant restoration * Planting along creeks to create a buffer for water * Recycling / composting programs Benches Bike racks
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