MARKHAM ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND

PART A APPLICATION FORM - COMMUNITY PROJECTS (APPENDIX A)

The Town of Markham is committed to protecting, enhancing and restoring Markham’s natural features and green spaces as part of a vital and healthy ecosystem. The purpose of the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) is to provide financial assistance in funding Town corporate and community projects and initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and innovation and enhance the Town’s natural resources (soils, water, natural features and air quality).

Suggested Project List

The following list provides examples of appropriate projects that could be funded through the MESF:

· energy efficiency initiatives

· climate change reduction and Kyoto initiatives

· clean air awareness activities and initiatives

· waste management promotion

· green roof promotion and implementation

· downspout disconnection/rain barrel program

· wildlife habitat restoration/naturalization activities

· water conservation/efficiency initiatives

· Natural Features Study update/implementation

· environmental and natural gardening promotion and information

· environmental theme weekends throughout the Town

· tree planting

· clean-up activities

· environmental management activities

· school environmental projects

Eligibility

· Projects must be within the Town of Markham, initiated by members of the Markham community or Markham community groups

· Applicants must only be applying for one year at a time, for projects that will be completed within that same one-year time frame

· Applicants are requesting a maximum of $10,000 from the MESF per project per year

· Only materials and equipment costs are eligible for funding from the MESF (e.g. food is not eligible)

· The project must have widespread, lasting environmental benefits for the community

· The project promotes environmental sustainability

· The project promotes understanding and participation in environmental sustainability in Markham

· The project will have measurable results

· Records are to be kept with respect to the project and a report is to be prepared and submitted to the Environmental Issues Committee for their records upon completion of the project

· The project is consistent with the Town of Markham’s objectives

· The project promotes Markham and Markham’s commitment to environmental sustainability, including signage, if applicable, and the Town of Markham logo on any communications related to the project

Application Process

A committee of Town of Markham Council members and staff oversee the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund. Part A applicants should submit their application forms to:

Victoria McGrath, Manager, Environmental Leadership

Town of Markham

101Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON L3R 9W3

Tel: 905-415-7516

Fax: 905-475-4710

Once applications for funding are received, they will be reviewed and all applications will be considered by the Environmental Issues Committee. Finally, a report from the Environmental Issues Committee recommending projects will be submitted to Council for consideration. A letter acknowledging receipt of your application will be sent by the Town of Markham. If your application for funding is approved, you will be contacted directly by phone.

Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF)

Part A: Community Application for MESF

Organization Name/Applicant’s Last Name	First Name					Submission Date M / D / Y
Address			Apt./Unit #		Postal Code
Markham Thornhill Unionville	Home Phone # ( )			Bus. Phone # ( ) ext.#
Project Information
Project Name		Main Contact Phone # ( )
Fax # ( )
Email Cell # ( ) Alternate Contact Information:

Project information

Purpose or mandate of project/organization				Amount of Request Have you applied for funds from the MESF in the past? Y/N			Expected start date of project M/D/Y / / Is this a spring or fall project?
Have you sought other funds for this project? Y / N If yes, please provide both confirmed and potential funding sources and amounts.				Number of Volunteers involved in the project?	Will volunteer participation and time be tracked? How?
List of materials and supplies funds from the MESF will be used to purchase						Total Project Costs
Project Location		Land Ownership? Contact:				Duration of Project: One Year Multi-Years
What best describes the nature of your project (circle the most appropriate): Tree Planting Wildlife Habitat Restoration/ Creation Best Management Practices Air Quality/Energy/Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol Pesticides Public Education Monitoring Inventory			Project Description			What will the project accomplish?
Please provide a work plan for the project (this can be attached separately). What are the measurable benefits of the project?				Who will maintain and monitor the project after its completion? (Please provide contact information.) Who will submit the final project report? (Please provide contact information.)				How will the project recognize the Town of Markham and the MESF? (e.g. logo on signage, printed materials, etc.)
Will photos be taken of the project? Y/N Can photos be submitted to the Town of Markham to post on the website? Y/N If yes, please submit photos and descriptions to the Manager, Environmental Leadership upon completion of project	How did you or your organization hear about the MESF?			Upon completion of project, please submit all reports, invoices, photos and records to: Victoria McGrath, Manager, Environmental Leadership Town of Markham 101 Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON L3R 9W3 Tel: 905-415-7516 Fax: 905-475-4710 Email: vmcgrath@markham.ca A letter will be sent to the applicant acknowledging receipt of the application. If approved, the applicant will be contacted directly by phone.