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Margaret Annis Boys Trust
Deadlines | Guidelines | Goals | Application Process | Report Forms | Decisions | Recent Grant Approvals | Signature Projects Program
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2008 Deadlines*
October 1, 2008
January 1, 2009
*Or first business day after the deadline.
Guidelines and Restrictions
This program provides support and encouragement for landscaping and beautification projects in parks, medians and other public lands in the Oklahoma City area. It emphasizes strong partnerships with interested groups that must provide some matching resources and long-term maintenance for the projects. Funds are primarily used for purchase and installation of plant materials according to a landscaping plan. Non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations and other groups with a vested interest in the beautification of a particular area are eligible. A specially appointed advisory committee reviews proposals.
Program Goals and Areas of Emphasis
The Boys Trust provides annual earnings to support the improvement of parks and public lands in the Oklahoma City area. The Community Foundation works closely with volunteer groups interested in beautification that are able to provide not only additional support for the project, but also will ensure the long-term maintenance. The Boys Trust funds should be used to improve and enhance landscaping and not to displace the funding of other organizations.
Projects funded by the Margaret Annis Boys Trust should meet the following goals:
- Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for caring for public lands, cooperation among groups and innovation in the use of landscaping in cost-effective and low-maintenance ways.
- Be highly visible to the general public, in areas generally open to the public, and help instill a sense of pride in the appearance of the community in those who live in the area as well as those who visit.
- Have a long-term impact on the appearance of an area and represent thoughtful consideration and planning regarding the appropriateness of beautification for both current and future use.
- Educate citizens about the importance of beautification, which will build a foundation for future activity and investment of resources by other individuals and groups.
Application Process
Review the Margaret Annis Boys Trust Guidelines and Goals listed above.
Review Program Criteria & Requirements.
Review the Supplemental Information.
Contact Brian Dougherty at 405.235.5603 to determine the eligibility of your project a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to grant deadline. This will give you an opportunity to fully understand the guidelines before you develop your written proposal and give us an opportunity to learn more about your specific goals and interest.
Complete the Organizational Information and include the attachments requested.
Organizational Information Form
Submit a written proposal after reviewing the Guidelines for Proposal Narrative.
NOTE: Effective with the April 2, 2008 deadline, the evaluation and reporting requirements have been revised. Please see these sections in the Guidelines for Narrative for more information. Any questions, please contact Brian Dougherty at 405.606.2908.
Submit a budget.
Sample Budget
Complete the two-page Proposal Abstract of the grant proposal.
Proposal Abstract Form
Complete and submit the Application Checklist and Summary Sheet with your application.
Application Checklist and Summary Sheet
Submit eighteen (18) copies of the following only:
Organizational Information
Proposal Narrative
Proposal Abstract
Budget
Beautification Plan (reduced size is acceptable)
Submit one (1) copy only of the following:
Application Checklist and Summary Sheet
Required documents (items 1-6 on the Organizational Information form)
Beautification plan (full size)
Letters of approval from any governmental authority or any property owner
Deliver or mail above documents to:
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1146
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1146
Completed Boys Trust application packets must be received by 5:00 p.m. of the grant deadline date. Clearly mark the proposal BOYS TRUST. Application packets may also be hand delivered. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Decisions
All proposals are reviewed by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation staff and the Margaret Annis Boys Trust Committee. Requests for funding are provided to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Board of Trustees at its February, May and November regular meetings. Proposals to be funded will also receive a Grant Agreement packet outlining the conditions of the grant.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation staff is interested in helping organizations develop proposals for landscaping and beautification. Please contact Brian Dougherty to discuss your ideas at 405.606.2908.
Report Forms
Grant Interim Report Form
Grant Final Evaluation Form
Grant approvals from the April 2, 2008 deadline:
Glen Eagles Homeowners Association -- $8,000 for plant materials and irrigation modification on frontage road.
Brookwood Neighborhood Association -- $7,000 for landscape improvement for the SW 104th & Trafalgar Dr. intersection and entry.
Quail Ridge Estate Homeowners Association -- $5,300 for landscape improvements for Quail Ridge frontage on Midwest Boulevard.
Putnam Heights Preservation Area -- $7,500 for to plant trees on NW 35th and McKinley Avenue medians.
Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association -- $5,000 – for initial park improvement and tree planting for Zachary Taylor Park.
Edgemere Park Preservation Area -- $15,000 for landscape improvements and replacement for NW 36th Street project and Edgemere Park tree replanting.
Grant approvals from the April 2, 2008 deadline:
Lansbrook Neighborhood Association -- $5,000 for landscaping of the north MacArthur Street frontage.
Briarcreek Neighborhood Association -- $8,000 for the planting of trees along north Rockwell Avenue.
Westmoore High School -- $10,000 for a comprehensive campus landscape and improvement project.
Grant approvals from the January 2, 2008 deadline:
Mayfair Heights Neighborhood Association -- $8,540 to support the purchase of trees and tree gators in the park adjacent to the Mayfair Heights neighborhood.
Harvest Hill South Neighborhood Association -- $6,000 for the addition of plant materials to the neighborhood entries on Council Road and Wilshire Boulevard.
Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights Neighborhood Association -- $8,185 for planting bed improvements and a comprehensive tree and shrub planting project on Shartel Boulevard.
Friends of Lake Hefner -- $60,000 to support a three-year tree revitalization program in strategic locations around Lake Hefner.
Crestwood Neighborhood Association -- $4,000 for the purchase and installation of plant materials in a median in the Crestwood neighborhood.
Oklahoma City Beautiful -- $10,000 to support the Adopt-A-Park Program ($5,000 per year in 2008 and 2009).
Signature Projects Program
June 27, 2009 will mark Miss Boys' 100th birthday. To acknowledge the significance of the contributions of fund, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation has established the Margaret Annis Boys Trust Signature Projects Program. Over a three-year process starting in January 2007, we will fund up to five worthy projects the feature exemplary landscaping and enhancement of public areas. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to each project.
Please visit the following link for more information.
Guidelines, Criteria and Deadlines
Recent Grant Approvals
Grant approvals from the July 1, 2007 deadline:
The Tree Bank -- $50,000 to purchase trees for a teaching arboretum at a new park in Edmond.
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