Name of Your Organization:
East New York 4 Gardens Inc
Overview of the Project - Please provide a brief description of the project.
For 20 twenty years, The organization has been trying to initiative an agricultural and environmental program that would enhance the community. East New York 4 Gardens Inc. is at a point of expansion and transitioning to make this project happen.
 Herbal Garden/ Farms of East New York is one example of a functional education open space. We want to incorporate several other community gardens to complete the program. Each garden needs new blood.
The goal we describe in helping build a resilient local food system is by educating the community where healthy & fresh food/ herbs come from. The open space has received donations and assistance from private and city agencies. We have established the growing area this year. CSA program is collecting materials needed and building a mailing list. We have been volunteering distributing food boxes with local non profits. (examples are the Universe City Group and The C.R.I.B. or Good Shepherd Services) Now we are looking to add a paid staff of local talent and your support to complete building this project. We are focused to become a source in the community.
 This open space farm will be environmentally friendly. Examples are collecting community organic waste for compost. We will also teach the benefits of recycling in the community. Saving and giving out extra seeds and plants to the community. The open space will introduce beneficial insects back to the area. Our bees will use pollination first and honey second. We are setting up rain water harvesting to crops and decorated floral. We will have a clothing exchange for the community that will be free. 
The problem we are solving is building a Farmer's market to:
a.) Build our brand as a non-profit organization and community advocate for the community.
b.) Teach our youth and community on environmental issues that plague us and combat i
c.) Serve the community with healthy produce & herbs while building a healthy food  group that we will monitor.
d.) Setting up a CSA (food co-op) with fresh food and herb demonstrations.
e.) Distribute food boxes to the community. (for the pandemic emergency) that would enhance the community. East New York 4 Gardens Inc. is at a point of expansion and transitioning to make this project happen.
f. Free Cultural Events
 
Which of the following issues does your project address?
* Issue 1 - Addressing Mental Health
* Issue 2 - Preparation for College and/or Career
* Issue 3 - Youth Advocacy Promotion
             Issue 2- Preparation for College and /or Career
Youth Engagement - Please explain how you will engage youth in the planning and implementation of the project.
The organization will train the youths involved in different ways to serve their community. East New York 4 Gardens is a hand on organization. Our goal is to prepare them for Americorp.

What is your organization's area of focus?
* Children and youth related  (yes)
* Advocacy and organizing (yes)
* Arts and culture (yes)
* Civic engagement (yes)
* Education and literacy
* Emergency management and disaster response
* Employment and workforce development (yes)
* Environment and sustainability (yes)
* Faith-based
* Food access (yes)
* Health and medicine (yes)
* Homelessness and/or affordable housing
* Human rights (yes)
* Human services (yes)
* Immigrants and/or refugees
* Justice related (yes)
* Legal services
* People with disabilities
* Senior services
* Women's issues


Budget - Your total project budget must equal $20,000 to be placed on the ballot for a youth vote. Please provide a brief description of what the funds would be used for to successfully implement your project. You will also need to download, fill in, and attach a full budget using this template.
 

 PROPOSAL PROJECT BUDGET 
Organization's Name: East New York 4 Gardens Inc
Description of Item
Quantity (if applicable)
Cost
Total 
Personnel (Staff Time)
 
 
 
Director
1
 $             	2,000.00
 $                        	2,000.00
Assistants
3
 $             	3,500.00
 $                        	3,500.00
 
 
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Materials, Equipment and Supplies
PPE'S and work equipment
 
 $                      	-  
 $                        	1,000.00
Transportation for youths (Metro Cards)
 
 $                      	-  
 $                        	1,500.00
 
 
 $                      	-  
 $                                 	-  
Youth Stipends and Incentives 
 
 
 
Youth Stipends and Incentives 
Youth Stipend
 
 
Youth Stipends and Incentives 
10
 $           	12,000.00
 $                      	12,000.00
 
 
 $                      	-  
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 $                      	20,000.00
 
 
 
Total Budget Should Equal $20K 
Additional Organizational Requirements
 
 
 
Your organization must have a 501c3 status, or partner with a non-profit organization who would be willing to act as your fiscal sponsor.
Organizations MUST be registered in the NYC Payee Information Portal and the PASSPort system in order to receive funding from the CEC. 
Your organization must be able to front the costs of implementing this project. Organizations can only invoice based on deliverables . gli
I understand and confirm that my organization is able to comply with the requirements above. 
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Affirmations - Type "YES" below each statement to affirm that you are eligible to appear on the ballot for this process.
Project Activity Alignment to CEC’s Mission: Please select which activity the project aligns with most closely.
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I confirm that may organization will be registered in the NYC Payee Information Portal and in PassPort, NYC’s online procurement system, in order to receive funding from the City of New York.
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I confirm that my organization is able to front the costs of implementing this project. Organizations will be paid based on deliverables. 
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Completion of Deliverables: I understand all deliverables must be completed by June 30th, 2020.
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I understand a condition of funding includes submission of a final report upon project completion, and participating in a debrief session with the CEC.
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