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Call for Projects 2023

Do you have an idea for a project in your community?
 
As part of our Comprehensive Regional Development Strategy (CREDS), we are looking for projects that promote equitable opportunities and resources in our most vulnerable places and untapped populations. Projects should:
  • promote economic vitality
  • support environmental stewardship
  • foster quality of life for ALL people
Project submissions will be prioritized by a group of diverse regional leaders from the private, public & non-profit sectors. There are up to $5,000 dollars available to be rewarded to selected projects with a minimum of three projects to be chosen for funding. Organization must be located in Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, or Wadena County.

Visit regionfive.org/vp to submit your application by October 31, 2023.  Questions? Contact Staci at sheadley@regionfive.org or (218) 831-0137. 

R5DC is an equal opportunity employer, lender, and provider. Funding for projects provided by Northwest Area Foundation.
1.Project Title
2.Project Contact
3.Project description and overview- please provide a brief overview of your project. Highlight the purpose of your project, mission of the project, project goals, regional impact, who will benefit and how will they benefit from your project. 
4.Project status report- Do you have a committed group or agency poised to take a lead role for implementation?  What is the timeline of your project?  Has your project started?  If so, when?  If you have yet to begin your project, please note this and provide an estimated timeline. 
5.Budget- please provide an overview of the budget required for this project.  
6.Experience and resources- please provide an overview of any previous experience you may have that will assist you with this project. What resources do you currently have in place or plan to have in place to implement the project (internal resources)? Will you be leveraging any external assets (bank loans, individuals, equity investors, organizations) outside of our region five area? If applicable, please reference any committed funds, organizational support and permits. 
7.Outcomes- please outline specific outcomes of your project.
8.Quality of place- discuss how the project will develop and benefit the region’s quality of place. For example, the arts, proximity to major markets, and recreational activities.
9.Project alignment with CREDS- describe how your project is reflected in CREDS. Which goals and objectives within the CREDS does your project add value to. 
10.Is there any other information you would like to share about your project?
Current Progress,
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