Flagstaff Sustainability Grants

Flagstaff Sustainability Grants is sponsored by City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office. The Flagstaff Sustainability Grants Program provides funding for sustainability projects that strengthen community partnerships and environmental stewardship within Flagstaff city limits.

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Sustainability Office Grants, Incentives & Rebates Flagstaff Sustainability Grants Flagstaff Sustainability Grants (FSG) The Flagstaff Sustainability Grant (FSG) Program funds creative projects that enhance community sustainability and promote climate action through community partnerships. Applicants can request up to $7,500 per for projects related to Community Health and Climate Resilience, Energy, Food, Transportation, and Waste.

The FSG Program is funded through the Environmental Management Fee. Local organizations, individuals, schools, and businesses whose projects are within Flagstaff city limits are eligible to apply. Applicants are eligible for one grant every other year.

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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN AUGUST 15th - SEPTEMBER 30th 1. Review the supporting grant material Application with optional Budget Form 3. Fill out the application Applications are accepted through any of the following methods: Online (preferred) through Connect Flagstaff.

Fill out a word document application and email it to SustainabilityGrant@flagstaffaz. gov . Print or pick up a paper application at the Flagstaff Sustainability Office (physical address: 419 N.

Mogollon), Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a. m. - 4:30 p.

m. You can drop off completed applications at the physical office or mail them to our mailing address: Sustainability Office, 211 W. Aspen Ave.

, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Submit a video application of yourself addressing ALL application questions. Videos must be less than 20 minutes and address all application questions.

A working link to the video application, such as a link to a YouTube or Google Drive, must be provided to SustainabilityGrant@flagstaffaz. gov by the application deadline. First-time grant applicant?

Have questions about the application? Want to run a project idea by us? Join us for any of the following support hours!

JOIN THROUGH THIS ZOOM LINK! Hybrid Support Information Session: August 20th 5:30 - 6:30 PM: In person at the Downtown Public Library September 1st from 12:00 - 1:00 PM September 15th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM September 28th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Grant Guidelines Overview Grant Category-Objectives: Each of the above grant categories has its own objectives.

In addition to the grant project goals, each project should align with at least one objective to their chosen project category.

Community Health & Climate Resilience Objectives: Educate on the intersection of public health and environmental issues, and/or climate resilience and adaptation Improve or create strategies for neighborhood-level preparedness for climate impacts and public health (e.g., heat, smoke, flooding) Increase accessibility to public health resources as they relate to climate resilience Transportation Objectives: Educate and incentivize behavior to walk, bike, roll, and take public transit Increase access and/or reduce barriers to walking, biking, rolling, and transit options.

Improve and promote equitable neighborhood connectivity or transportation options Educate on the concepts of energy or water conservation and/or renewable energy Increase the use of renewable energy or energy-efficient electric options Reduce energy, natural gas, and/or water use Educate on best practices to reduce material consumption, reduce recycling contamination rates, and/or increase food recovery Increase opportunities to divert or prevent waste materials from the landfill Create systems, programs, or events for reuse, repair, and material sharing Educate through hands-on sustainable food-related skill-building workshops and practical learning opportunities Increase access and distribution of healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food Increase use and access to climate-smart agricultural techniques and equipment Questions?

We're here for you! Please email SustainabilityGrant@flagstaffaz. gov or call 928-213-2151.

Looking for Project Ideas? Browse the current and past projects below to see the wide range of applicants, ideas, and impacts. Application Review & Disbursement Process Grant Requirements & Reporting Application Review & Disbursement Process The Sustainability Commission and 2-3 additional Flagstaff community members will review grant applications and determine awards.

Below is a timeline of the review and disbursement process. View the full Grant Requirements here (link coming soon). September 30: Applications are due at 11:59 PM.

October: The Commission evaluates applications using the evaluation criteria found in the Grant Guidelines and scoring rubric (link coming soon). November/December: The Commission makes final award decisions during the November/December Sustainability Commission meeting. Awardees are notified of selection after the meeting.

December/January: Awardees submit required paperwork (W-9 tax form, signed grant requirements) and meet with Sustainability staff. January/February: Funds are disbursed six to eight weeks after all paperwork is submitted. Grant Requirements & Reporting If selected for a grant, recipients are required to: Submit a W-9 Tax Form.

IMPORTANT: There may be tax implications for receiving the grant. Sign and return a grant requirements document. Meet with City staff to review the project timeline and goals and review the grant requirements Submit a final report.

Staff will provide the final report template. This is due 30 days after the twelve-month project period at the latest. Provide documentation of all receipts.

Provide photo or video documentation. Present at a celebratory round-robin presentation and networking event approximately one year after receipt of funds.

The grant review committee, made up of the Sustainability Commissioners and other community members, will evaluate each grant using the scoring rubric, which includes the following criteria: Project Rationale (0-5 points) Meets at least one of the three Community Goals: 1) Meeting the needs and including the voices of individuals or groups who are most often impacted by environmental degradation and climate change.

(0-3 points) 2) Building community partnerships. (0-2 points) 3) Facilitating volunteer engagement or opportunities. (0-2 points) Alignment with at least 1 of the Category-Specific Objectives (0-6 points) Alignment with the City of Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan (0-4 points) Project Longevity (0-3 points) Budget, Feasibility, and Schedule (0-4 points)