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WaterNow Project Accelerator Program Application - Fall 2019

Program Application

WaterNow Alliance's Project Accelerator program offers technical and program assistance to two selected projects.  Selected projects will receive approximately 250 hours of assistance, valued at $25,000, over a 3-6 month period.  The deadline to apply is November 22, 2019.

For more information about the program, please visit our website.
1.Please provide your contact information:
2.Which of the following best describes your decision making role?
3.Are you the correct contact for follow-up questions related to your application?  If not, please indicate the most appropriate individual and provide his/her email and phone number.  [Please note: failure to provide a contact or respond to questions in a timely fashion could disqualify your application from further consideration.]
4.Approximately how many customers/ratepayers does your water utility serve?
5.Program/Project Title (e.g. Direct Install Program for Income Qualified Residents, Development of a Graywater Ordinance, Conservation Program Outreach Plan, etc.)
6.Please describe the project or program you are nominating for the Project Accelerator Program, and how you believe the project would benefit from an infusion of 3-6 months of outside program and technical support from WaterNow Alliance.
7.What is the impetus behind this project in your community? (e.g. water shortages, stormwater pollution, goals outlined in a conservation plan, etc.)
8.What are the desired outputs from working with WaterNow through the Project Accelerator program? (e.g. draft ordinance language, outreach and communication plan, stakeholder meetings, best management practices, etc.)
9.What outcomes do you hope to achieve by working with WaterNow through the Project Accelerator program? (e.g. X number of applications for a specific program, X gallons of water saved, engagement with X number of customers, etc.)
10.Which of the following Project Accelerator resources do you believe would best support your proposed project?  (Select UP TO THREE.)
11.Do you believe that 3-6 months of assistance, approximately 250 hours of program and technical assistance, will have a significant impact on moving your project forward?
12.Do you believe the proposed project can be significantly advanced by June 30, 2020?
13.What is the earliest start date that your Project Accelerator efforts can begin?
Date / Time
14.How did you hear about WaterNow's Project Accelerator?(Required.)
15.Please note, to be selected for Project Accelerator, we require at least one WaterNow member that represents the city/water agency (e.g. elected official or senior management staff). Membership is free and it's easy to join. 

Are you or a representative of your city/water agency a member of the WaterNow Alliance?
Thank you for your Project Accelerator application!  A WaterNow staff member will be in touch with you on or before our award announcement.