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Project Proposal Letter Requirements PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
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The first step in applying for fiscal sponsorship from the Alchemical Nursery Project involves submitting a project proposal letter.  Representatives from the ANP will review the letter and decide if the proposed project is in line with ANP goals and mission*, and if we have the capability to support the project.  The Project Proposal Letter should contain the following information:
  1. Summary of the charitable purpose of the project/program.
  2. How you learned about the ANP Fiscal Sponsorship program.
  3. Is this project/program starting from scratch, or already undertaken prior activities.
  4. Who has been conducting the prior activites.
  5. List of money raised or committed so far.  From whom and how much.
  6. List of assets to transfer in and/or current liabilities.
  7. Are the current project personnel employees, volunteers, or independant contractors.
  8. Does the project propose any political orr lobbying activity.  If yes, explain. 
  9. Name, address, telephone, email of contact person.
  10. Be submitted on organizational letterhead if applicable.
*  Mission Statement:
"The Alchemical Nursery Project is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the development of sustainable urban lifestyles and landscapes. By providing the resources, dialogue space, and networks needed for those interested in the movement for sustainable cities, we are furthering our goal to contribute to the growth of the urban ecovillage movement locally, nationally, and globally."  
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GrandBob's Garden
written by GrandBob, July 11, 2009
I am currently "Garden Coordinator" for a Small Town Sponsored "Community Garden". This is the first year. It was my idea, but my input is completely provisional and there is a lot of foot dragging. (We lost a month getting the garden started because the promised topsoil was so late arriving at the site. We are not allowed to have a fence. We get no funding from the City. The town owns the land and charges $10 for a 4.5 X 8 plot. The water is free. However, all donations are controlled by the Towns Activity Center - who know little or nothing about a gardens needs, rules, or participants in the Garden. I was told that I can ask for a hoe (for example) and someone who doesn't know a how from a shovel will go out and buy it for me. I personally solicited the $30 dollars. I know what to buy. I said trust me or I quit now. I will buy it, you reimburse me. They seemed to agree but I haven't bought anything from the donated money. I used my own money and materials. I am looking to start a community garden Independent of this small town and it's power brokers and lack of communication to honestly "coordinate" with me. As it is, I think our garden has been a success up to this point. Lots of good stuff growing from Okra to Corn. But I'm ready to hang it up. The garden will surly die and there wont be one next year if I quit. The dedication is not there from Anyone that I have met - city official or garden member.
So, If I haven't lost you already. Can you help? Do you work outside your Locality. I'm talking about a small town (10,000 population)with a small town outlook in SouthCentral Kansas.
Bob
GrandBob
http://grandbobsgarden.blogspot.com
franklen
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written by franklen, July 14, 2009
Robert, Alchemical is not currently undertaking projects outside of NY State. Here is my advice based on my experience though:

You won't get very far if you are at odds with the City, especially since you mention they own the property (plots). If you try to do it all yourself, you will burn out and then you will just up and quit. So the first step needs to be getting the buy-in and cooperative participation of not only the city, but also of the community.

You mention not having folks dedicated to the projects. Well unfortunately, nothing happens without people. I don't know enough specifics of your project or your relationship with the people who are currently involved, but is it possible you took on too much the first year? Can you somehow scale back some until you get a critical mass of folks who really want to support this garden project and you know will be there to lend you a hand?

On the other hand, you have some positives there. $10 for a plot is very reasonable, and having free and available water is super! You got off to a late start with this being your first year, but you do have a garden and you mention there are lots of goodies growing. Maybe think of this first year as a trial, and use the off season to promote, create community around the garden, network with other individuals and organizations in town who might want to partner with you.

I would also check out the American Community Gardening Association for more resources. I would be glad to talk with you further if you want to get into more detail about our experiences here in Syracuse. Private message me and we can exchange phone numbers. Cheers ~Frank

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