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For more information,
contact Julie Tindall,
Community Outreach
Coordinator, 407-246-3275. |
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SunTrust has been a community partner of the Mayor's Neighborhood Matching Grants
program since its inception in 1995. |
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Mayor’s
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Selection
Criteria
Each project will be
evaluated on the basis of how well it demonstrates the MNMG program's main
purpose of improving neighborhoods by addressing a specific need or concern.
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Criteria |
Points |
Explanation |
| Supports
Mayor's Neighborhood Matching Grant philosophy and mission |
20 |
The activities and programs
described in the project proposal are designed to address public safety,
physical improvements and/or educational or cultural initiatives within
the City of Orlando. The activities and expenditures fall within the
guidelines of what is eligible for funding. Extra points will be awarded
for projects that support the City’s Green Works and Public Safety
initiatives. |
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Community Partnerships |
20 |
Application includes Letters
of Intent for in-kind donations such as supplies, equipment, space or
professional services, which describe their donations and state the
market value. Value of match exceeds the minimum required. Proposed
match is well documented and ready to expend. |
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Community Involvement |
20 |
Project involves broad-based
neighborhood participation, with a significant number (at least 7) of
neighborhood organization residents involved in carrying out the
project. Also, volunteers have committed to planning and implementing
the project. |
| Benefit
to Neighborhood |
20 |
Project provides a public
benefit to the neighborhood and directly involves the neighborhood
residents in all phases. The project or activity takes place within the
boundaries of the neighborhood, except when donated space is located
outside the neighborhood. |
| Project
Planning |
20 |
Well-planned, cost-effective
and ready for implementation; shows a clear and reasonable vision for
sustaining the project and resulting improvements. Proposed activities
are an innovative response to a recognized problem. Grant application is
complete. |
| Budget |
20 |
Budget accurately depicts
revenues, expenses, the neighborhood organization’s match, and
sufficiently justifies the amount of grant funds being requested.
Expenses are itemized, specific, and necessary for project
implementation. At least three written estimates from established
vendors are submitted for expenses of $250 or more. Met or exceeded
match amount according to grant funds requested. |
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120 |
Total Possible
Points |
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