Northern Plains RC&D Project Proposal Instructions

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NORTHERN PLAINS RC&D

PROJECT PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS


Name of Project: List the name of the project requesting assistance.

County or Area covered by Project: Where is the project located and who will
benefit from the project?

Sponsoring Organization: The local organization responsible for completing


the project. The entity applying for the assistance.

Contact Person: List an individual who can be contacted about the project
who will know the details of the project.

Description of Project: Briefly describe what the project is and any other
partners who will be assisting with the project, financially or through in-kind
donations of time, materials, etc.

Public Benefit Expected: How will the public benefit from the project?

The mission of the Northern Plains RC&D is to promote and develop the wise
use of the natural, cultural and human resources to improve the quality of life
in the area. The Council will promote, foster, and implement:

 economic development projects to create jobs,


 solid waste projects that reduce amount of waste generated and find
alternative uses for solid waste,
 community improvement projects
 recreation and tourism development projects,
 water quality projects,
 information and education projects;
 soil erosion projects,
 marketing and merchandising projects,
 forestry projects,
 and fish and wildlife projects,

which will bring new dollars to the region and will enhance the quality of life
for the area’s residents. Projects proposals should fit somewhere within the
described guidelines in order to be considered for funding by the council.
Estimated Project Cost: This is the total amount of funds needed for the
project, including donations from other sources. If there are other partners
involved in the project or it is a large, complex project include a budget with
the project proposal.
Sponsor Contribution: This is the amount of money the local sponsor
(organization submitting the application) is contributing to the project.

RC&D Assistance Requested: Check the type of assistance the project


sponsor is seeking. Technical and/or Financial

Technical assistance is available through the Northern Plains RC&D provided


by our Coordinator. Technical assistance consists of:
 Grant searches
 Grant writing
 Meeting facilitation
 Information compilation
 Resource inventories and assistance with planning conservation
practices

When requesting technical assistance, please try to specify what type of


technical assistance you are seeking and an estimate of the amount of the
coordinator’s time the project will require.

Amount requested is the amount of USDA support and stimulation dollars


requested for the project.

 RC&D financial assistance for projects involving construction and/or


direct purchases is limited to 25% of the total project cost.

 Financial assistance for information and education purposes can be


funded at 90% of the total cost.

 RC&D funds can not be used for the purchase of food or beverages.

FUNDING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS WHICH HAVE


ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED PRIOR TO PROJECT PROPOSAL
SUBMITTAL BY THE APPLICANT. SUPPORT AND STIMULATION
FUNDS MUST BE APPROVED AND CONTRACT/PROJECT PLAN
SIGNED PRIOR TO A PROJECT BEING COMPLETED.

Sponsor Signature: Signature of representative of the local organization


requesting the assistance.

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