[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Neighborhood Mini-grant Applications Due September 3

[Shira Evergreen]

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> From: Karen Jewett <Karen at sustainabletompkins.org>
> Subject: Neighborhood Mini-grant Applications Due September 3
> Date: July 31, 2014 2:30:48 PM EDT
> To: TC-HSC-L <tc-hsc-l at list.cornell.edu>
> Cc: Sasha Paris <stminigrantssasha at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: Karen Jewett <Karen at sustainabletompkins.org>
> 
> Listmates,
> 
> The Sustainable Tompkins Neighborhood Mini-grant Application Deadline Approaches: September 3, 2014.
> 
> A result early conversation circles with local sustainability and social justice leaders in the area, Sustainable Tompkins Neighborhood Mini-grant program began in September of 2008, as a way to help people start new initiatives in the community to promote sustainability. Proposals are accepted and reviewed quarterly by a team of community members with awards ranging from $150-$750.  Application forms are now available and are due on September 3, 2014. (To request an application form contact karen at sustainabletompkins.org.)
>  
> In June our twenty-fourth round of Neighborhood Mini-grants were awarded:
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> Trumansburg Bike Rack/to a local bike enthusiast a matching grant to purchase and install a bike rack for the Trumansburg Commons.
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> Youth ‘Roots’ Sustainers of the Rainbow Healing Dance Center—to purchase supplies and provide transportation to teach youth about the healing and nutritional value of local plants.
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> Project Localize at New Roots Charter School—to create a series of sustainability and food system focused ‘info art works’ to be displayed throughout the Ithaca area.
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> Caroline Parent-Teacher Association to create natural-history discovery kits for the Caroline Wilderness Camp.
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> Growing Groton with the Groton Public Library—for the infrastructure for a community garden in Groton for public education and food production.
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> Fresh Produce Preparation Workshops for Seniors--to purchase equipment needed to teach local seniors to prepare and eat raw vegetables.
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> Latinos Festival No Mas Lagrimas –toward the rental of the Solar Stage for this annual cultural event.
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> Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute to prepare maps and posters to promote their first ever Permaculture Garden Tour.  
> The monies for the Mini-grants come directly from the community, Aigen Financial Services and Prudential are our sponsors, and their gift is supplemented by contributions from local people like you. The Park Foundation’s grant to Sustainable Tompkins supports the program’s administration.
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> For more information about Sustainable Tompkins, the Neighborhood Mini-grant Program, or to get an application contact us: karen at sustainabletompkins.org, 607-216-1552. See www.sustainabletompkins.org to support the Mini-grant program.
> 
> Sustainable Tompkins is a community-based organization whose mission is to promote the long-term well-being of our region by integrating social equity, economic vitality, ecological stewardship, and shared responsibility.  
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> Are you a member of Sustainable Tompkins? Join today.
> 
> Karen Jewett-Bennett, Director of Operations
> Sustainable Tompkins
> 109 S. Albany St.
> Ithaca, NY 14850
> 607-216-1552
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