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4. Love Your Block In-Kind Sponsorship Program
   Guidelines and Application
6. Program Guidelines

   The Love Your Block In-Kind Sponsorship Program is funded through a partnership between the Community Services Department and the City Manager's Office, Economic Development.

   A resolution was approved by City Council on December 17, 2019, approving a solid waste Franchise Fee adjustment of a 7.5 percent increase to develop I Heart Richmond. The funding can be used for: 1) Compliance and enforcement of local and state solid waste reduction and recycling laws; 2) Prevention of litter and blight; and 3) Improving overall environmental quality and health.

   The LYB In-Kind Sponsorship Program will provide in-kind supplies to proposals that improve environmental quality by engaging community volunteers to clean-up and beautify Richmond.

   Eligible Applicants

   • Must not currently be in contract for a Love Your Block Mini-Grant 

   Eligible Project Areas

   • Must occur within the boundaries of City of Richmond
   • Must occur in an area that is accessible to the public

   Ineligible Project Areas

   • Unincorporated areas
   • Areas that encroach on property of other public agencies, including but not limited to CalTrans, BART, and railway. Exceptions can be made if there is an existing agreement between applicant and the agency.

   Eligible Projects

   • Clean-up and beautification projects that engage community volunteers. Projects that do not include clean-up and beautification or do not engage volunteers will not be considered.
   • Examples of projects include but are not limited to: community clean-ups (i.e. trash pickup, weed abatement, and/or pruning); ongoing maintenance, revitalization, or expansion of a community garden; creation of a new community garden; painting projects; ongoing maintenance, revitalization, or expansion of Little Free Libraries; and installation of new Little Free Libraries.

   Eligible Supplies

   Supplies must be able to be purchased online or locally. Examples include, but are not limited to:

   • Trash bags
   • Plants
   • Gardening and landscaping supplies, such as weed fabric, lumber, hardware, soil
   • Painting supplies such as paint, primer, sealer, paint brushes and rollers, tarp, paint cups and trays, and buckets
   • Pre-packaged drinks, snacks, and refreshments for volunteers
   • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face masks, gloves, safety glasses, and sanitizer
   • Fliers, banners, and signage

   Please note, gift cards, stipends, and professional services are not considered supplies and are not eligible under this program. 

   In-Kind Sponsorship Amounts & Limits

   There is a total of $10,000 available for FY2022-2023. Sponsorships are limited to $1,000 of supplies per applicant or organization per fiscal year. Each fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. There is no minimum request.

   This is an in-kind sponsorship program only. Applicants will not receive any monetary contributions. 

   Deadlines

   Sponsorship applications for FY2022-2023 will be accepted until May 31, 2023 for projects or events that will be completed on or before June 30, 2023.

   Application Review

   Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications should be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the start date of the project. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

   Love Your Block staff review forms for satisfaction of eligibility requirements. Staff may request a site visit and/or other meeting with the applicant to verify information. Applicants are required to comply with site visit and meeting requests to maintain eligibility for the program.

   Responses to applications will generally be provided within five (5) business days. Please contact us if you have not received a response within five (5) business days.

   Sponsorship Requirements

   If you are selected to receive an in-kind sponsorship, you will be required to:

   • Take and submit before, during, and after photos of the project within 2 weeks of project completion.
   • Obtain additional approvals and/or permits from City departments, commissions, or City Council as necessary.
   • Tag the following City of Richmond Facebook accounts in content related to the sponsored project: @richmondloveyourblock, @richmondcsd, and @RichmondEH
   • Tag the following City of Richmond Instagram accounts in content related to the sponsored project: @richmondloveyourblock and @richmondcsd
   • Use the following language in content related to the sponsored project: "Funded by the Love Your Block In-Kind Sponsorship Program from the City Manager's Office, Economic Development and Community Services Department". On a case-by-case basis, three (3) provided City of Richmond logos may be substituted for the language.
   • Use the following language in any public artwork: "Supported by Love Your Block and City of Richmond". Similar language may be substituted with approval by the City.
   • Pick up all supplies at a City of Richmond facility. No supplies will be shipped or otherwise delivered to the recipient. In some cases, supplies may be required to be picked up at the vendor location, such as Home Depot.
   • Submit a metrics form after the project is completed within 2 weeks of project completion.

   Questions?

   Contact volunteer@ci.richmond.ca.us or 510-620-6563.

8. Love Your Block In-Kind Sponsorship Application

   Applicant Information

10. Applicant Type*

    1. Individual
    2. 501(c)3 Organization
    3. Business
    4. Public Agency
    5. Other
11. If "Other", please describe:*
13. Organization, Business, or Agency Name*
15. Organization, Business, or Agency Address*
17. Organization, Business, or Agency Phone Number*
18. Organization, Business, or Agency E-mail*
20. First Name*
21. Last Name*
23. Phone Number*
24. E-mail*
26. Address*
28. City*
29. State*
30. Zip*
32. Facebook Handle(s)*
34. Instagram Handle(s)*
36. Event Information
38. Event Name*
39. Event Address*
41. Event Start Date*
    Event Start Date

    Event Start Date
42. Event End Date*
    Event End Date

    Event End Date
44. Site Photo*

    Upload one "before" photo showing the current condition of the project site.

45. Approximately how many volunteers will participate in this event?*
47. Describe your project/event.*
49. Describe any partners you are working with for your project/event.*
51. Describe the role of volunteers in your project/event.*
53. Sponsorship Request Amount*
55. Provide a detailed description of the supplies you would like us to sponsor, including the item, quantity, and cost. Please also include links to the items. The total amount should match your request above.
    
    Example:
    - 10 boxes of 100 ct gloves x $15/box = $150
    - 5 bags of 3 cu ft soil x $10/bag = $50
    - 10 gallons paint x $35/gallon = $350
    Total request = $550*
57. Acknowledgment*

    By typing your name, you agree that you have read and agree to the Love Your Block In-Kind Sponsorship Program Guidelines above.

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