Small and Simple Awarded Projects – October 4, 2004

Match NMF Project Name Neighborhood Organization Amount Amount CDCC Technology and Plan Center Urban League of Metro Seattle $5,480 $9,715Description: The goal of this project is to establish a technology and business plan center for small construction firm owners and employees. This project will allow these firms to develop their skills with hardware and software solutions in order to increase their competitiveness in the public and private contracting arena.Design Development of Powell Barnett Powell Barnett Legacy Project $6,000 $12,000Description: The goal of this project is to complete design development plans for the Powell Barnett Legacy Park. Olympic View Elementary Reader Olympic View Elementary PTSA $7,880 $7,500Description: The goal of this project is to install a monument-style reader board at the corner of NE 95th St and 5th Ave NE. The illuminated double-faced sign will greatly enhance the sharing of information for both school and neighborhood activities, thereby increasing participation and fostering a greater sense of community. Phase One of the initial Friends of Ravenna Woods $2,900 $2,900implementation of the ForestManagement Plan for Ravenna Woods Description: The goal of this project is to begin implementation of Phase One of the Forest Management Plan for Ravenna Woods. This project was previously approved by Seattle Parks and Recreation Department. Phase One includes: site preparation, weed control, installation and maintenance of 500 native plants.University Heights P-Patch Structural University Heights P-Patch $4,505 $1,911Repair GardenersDescription: The goal of this project is to repair the physical structure of the P-Patch, especially a fence which is falling down, pathways with little gravel which are a growing medium for weeds, and a crumbling compost bin system. Fremont Peak Park Conceptual Design Friends of Fremont Peak Park $16,085 $15,00 DevelopmentDescription: The goal of this project is to hire a landscape architect to advance the existing Schematic Design for Fremont Peak Park through Completed Design Development. This will include collaboration with an artist hired with Matching Funds, who will suggest artistic themes and elements consistent with the existing Schematic Match NMF Project Name Neighborhood Organization Amount Amount Co-Op Fremont Mapping Co-Op Fremont $3,940 $2,500Description: The goal of this project is to create a map and on-line directory of locally-owned and sustainable businesses in the Fremont neighborhood. These resources will provide information on where to purchase locally and sustainably produced goods and services, thereby, contributing to the health and diversity of Fremont’s economy. 6th Avenue NW Pocket Park, 6th Avenue NW Pocket Park $5,300 $5,200Furnishings AssociationDescription: The goal of this project is to purchase and install four benches, one picnic table, a trash receptacle and two gameboards at a new pocket park being constructed in the Greenwood area. This park fills a demonstrated need for usable open space, serving a diverse population of seniors, families with children and single adults.Greenwood Elementary Greenwood Elementary School $15,000 $15,000Landscape/Playfield Restoration PTSADescription: The goal of this project is to undertake renovation of the playfield and landscaped areas around the school. The playfield needs a drainage system and a surface suitable for play. The landscaping areas also need significant improvement and ongoing maintenance. Benefit Park Playground Improvement Friends of Benefit Park $46,125 $15,000ProjectDescription: The goal of this project is to implement the final phase of this neighborhood park and playground that serves a culturally diverse, low-to-moderate income community in the South Beacon Hill neighborhood. The final phase involves the purchase and installation of age-appropriate play equipment by a dedicated neighborhood volunteer group. Beer Sheva Park Playground Beer Sheva Park Committee $15,000 $15,000Description: The goal of this project is to complete the construction of a multi-age playground at Beer Sheva Park. Drainage, structures, pathways and most playground equipment will be completely installed by November 2004. The Committee seeks funds to purchase and install the remaining play equipment in footings already placed in the park.Liga Hispana Rainier Youth Soccer Liga Hispana Rainier Youth $21,445 $15,000 Soccer ClubDescription: The goal of this project is to establish and expand a youth soccer club that will serve kids ages 6-14 from all ethnic backgrounds in the Rainier Beach area, with special effort to reach out to Latino youth who have not been served by current athletic programs in SE Seattle. Match NMF Project Name Neighborhood Organization Amount Amount Rainier Beach Community Festival International Capoeira Angola $17,390 $12,255 FoundationDescription: The goal of this project is to hold a cultural and eduational event designed to bring everyone together with the aim of supporting cultural heritage to promote healthy community. It is based on some ancient African Brazilian art forms, such as Capoeira Angola, African Dance, Samba and Percussion. Salvation Army Intergenerational Salvation Army Community $10,000 $5,000Innovations CenterDescription: The goal of this project is to implement a program where an Americorp service project coordinator, located at the Salvation Army Community Center will develop intergenerational programs and projects in conjunction with seniors and youth.Cambodian Cultural Museum Cambodian Cultural Museum $15,000 $15,000Community Outreach and Killing Fields MemorialDescription: The goal of this project is to conduct outreach to Cambodian Americans, other ethnic groups, youth and business owners to strengthen and diversity our community partnerships, engage more White Center, Delridge, and Highland Park residents, and build our support base as we prepare to launch new programs. Georgetown Historical Project Friends of Georgetown History $20,485 $14,977 Description: The goal of this project to create and implement a plan to identify, collect, preserve, exhibit and publish unique aspects of the history of Georgetown. It would also establish a system that would allow for the orderly and appropriate continued preservation of the photographs, documents, stories, and artifacts unique to Georgetown NMF Totals Match NMF Sector Totals: Projects Amount Amount Total For East 2 $11,480 $21,715 Total For Northeast 3 $15,285 $12,311 Total For Northwest 4 $40,325 $37,700 Total For Southeast 4 $99,960 $57,255 Total For Southwest 3 $45,485 $34,977 Grand Total: 16 $212,535 $163,958