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Boulder Human Relations Commission
Community Impact Fund
Proposal Guidelines
Fund Description
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) is committed to supporting community initiated
activities that raise awareness on emerging civil rights issues and problemsin Boulderor its
neighborhoods, facilitating interaction and understanding between communities, encouraging
collaboration among diverse communities, strengthening civic participation among Boulder’s
diverse communities, and promoting an inclusive society.
In its effort to make city government responsive to the needs of all Boulder residents,the HRC
seeks to fund endeavors that will have a high impact on improving social conditions within the
city. The Commission will support community efforts that workto build trust and overcome
barriers to collaborative interaction. The HRC’s long-term vision is an inclusive, supportive and
highly coordinated community that efficiently addressesits members’needs.
The HRC encourages funding requests that address orprovide leadership development, youth
involvement and collaborations with other groups to promote inclusivity and respect for
diversity.
Available Funds
Annually, the HRC reserves the bulk of its available funds for the Community Impact Fund
(CIF). This totals approximately $18,000 for all funded applications in a calendar year. Awards
may be made in each month, so the amount of funding remaining available may decrease
throughout the calendar year.
Eligibility
All not-for profit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply for funding from
the Community Impact Fund. All applications must propose to serve or impact Boulder city
residents and all events of the proposed project funded by the HRC must be conducted within the
city of Boulder.
Application Deadlines
There is not one specific time during the year when the HRC solicits requests for Community
Impact Fund support. Community groups that have identified an issue of concern and have
developed a project or program to address this concern may apply to the HRC at any time during
the year. The HRC may consider proposals at any of its regularly scheduled business meeting,
held monthly. Except for the months of January and February, the HRC typically holds its
business meetings on the third Monday of each month. In order to be considered at a regular
business meeting, proposals must be submitted to staff on or before the Wednesday priorto the
HRC’s meeting.
The HRC may determine a specific area of need and solicit proposals to address that need, with
or without a proposal deadline date.
If Your Proposal Is Approved for Funding
If the HRC votes to award funds for your proposal, staff will negotiate a contract between the city
and your agency or organization for completion of certain deliverables before any payment is
issued.Depending on the award, total funding may be provided at the start of your program or
project, or some portion may be withheld pending completion and submission and approval of a
final report.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities and irregularities
in proposals received, and to accept any portion of any proposal or all items proposed if deemed
in the best interests of the City.
Proposal Guidelines
All applications to the CIP must follow the guidelines presented below. Please submit your
application in the following order:
Cover Sheet
(see attached)
Narrative
–Each of the following five points must be addressed in the following order. All
five responses should takeno more thantwosingle-spaced pages.
1.Describe the agency/organization applying for this funding.
2.Describe the need for this funding. What is the problem/opportunity this program/project
would address?
3.What are the goals of the project?How many Boulder city residents will be impacted and
what specific impacts or benefits will they receive?
4.How would this effort promote a more inclusive, engaged and respectful community?
5.How will theeffortbe promoted toBoulder residents?
Budget Table
(see attached): Using the attached budget sheet, provide a detailed, projected
budget of expenses and funding sources for your project/program (including this source of
funds).HRC funding may not be used for personnel expenses, though outside speakers may
receive an honorarium with HRC money.
Proposal Submission
–Submit one copy of your proposal in one of the following ways:
U.S. MailHand Deliver
HRC Community Impact FundOffice of Human Rights and Community Relations
Office of Human Rights and Community RelationsDepartment of Housing & Human Services
nd
Department of Housing & Human Services1101 Arapahoe Avenue, 2Floor
City of BoulderBoulder, Colorado
P.O. Box 791
Boulder, CO 80306
Email
AtilanoC@bouldercolorado.gov
HRC Community Impact Fund (
cover sheet)
Agency/Organization
Boulder-Nablus Sister City Project(non-profit status pending)
Street Address
3660 Catalpa Way
CityZip Code
Boulder80304
TelephoneFaxWebsite
303-440-4491http://www.bouldernablus.com/
Project Name
Boulder-Nablus Sister City ProjectFestival
Contact Person
Ms./Mr./Dr.
(circleone)
Patricia Kenney
E-Mail Address
Patricia.kenney@colorado.edu
Boulder-Nablus Sister City ProjectFestival
Project Description
(please do not exceed space provided)
1. Describe the agency/organization applying for this funding.
The Boulder-Nablus Sister City Project is in the phase of laying the groundwork for a formal proposal
to the City of Boulder. A delegation has met with our city counterparts in Nablus, including delivering
a letter from the mayor of Boulder, and another delegation visit willoccur in May 2012.
2. Describe the need for this funding. What is the problem/opportunity this project would address?
Funding is needed as the project is currently supported solely through membership dues and
individuals covering their own expenses for delegation travel, meetings, advertising, etc.
3. What are the goals of the project?How many Boulder city residents will be impacted and what
specific impacts or benefits will they receive?
Boulder-Nablus Sister City ProjectFestival
The goal of the would be to raise awareness--through
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film, art, speakers, and regional food--of the initiative to make Nablus the 8sister city for Boulder.
Boulder benefits from its sister city relationships by increasing global awareness of our fellow world
citizens & more specifically by making Boulder an informed and welcoming community to residents,
visitors, and international students. Up to 200 people are expected to attend, and we will feature
information from the event on our website & Facebook page (photos, videos,film synopses, etc.)
4. How would this effort promote a more inclusive, engaged and respectful community?
The festival would promote understanding of the daily lives of people living in the occupied West
Bank, and highlight peaceful initiatives to improveconditions there. It would put a human face on a
marginalized population, i.e., Arabs and Muslims, to build trust, overcome barriers, and counter
common stereotypes.
5.How will theeffortbe promoted toBoulder residents?
The festival will be advertised through social media; targeted emails including to University students
and appropriate area schools; local newspapers; etc. There will also be advertising on the Just Vision
website, the organization which produced the films to be screened, and dependingon the venue for the
event, possibly by the organization providing the rental.
CIF ProposalBudget Table
Budget ItemProjected Expense
Postage–Shipping films and artwork$500
Advertising$500
Copying
$200
Office Supplies 1) $200
(Please specify)
1)wrist bands or badges for attendees
2) $35
2)receipt book
3) $100
3)paper supplies for food
4) $200
4)supplies to display artwork
Total
Office Supply
$535 Subtotal
Space Rental$900
Food$1200
Other Direct Expenses1) $750
(Please specify)
1)Film purchase and public performance licensing
2) $1000
2)Speaker honorarium
3) $700
3)Speaker airfare, meals and accommodation
4)
$2450 Subtotal
Total
Other Direct Costs
TotalExpenses$6285
Revenue SourcesRevenue Amount
Amount Requested from HRC$4785
Other Sourcesof Revenue
1)Admission fees or suggested donation (estimated)
$1500
2)
3)
4)
Total Revenue$6285