MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS

Although not a requirement, we encourage applicants to seek other types of funding or in-kind

services. Matching funds or in-kind services must be directly related to the project and can only

be earned during the life of the project. A match may include the following:

* Donated equipment, use of your organization's equipment, materials or supplies,

* Volunteer hours. (Volunteer hours are calculated on the basis of $13.25 per hour)

* Cash from non-federal sources, your organization, city funds, foundation grants.

* Professional services (Professional services are in-kind matches and may be calculated at

fair market value for such services.)

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Q. Who can apply for funding?

A. Applications will be accepted from community-based organizations, educational institutions,

Civic and neighborhood associations, block and garden clubs, environmental/conservation

organizations, youth groups and other non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organizations.

Q. What projects are eligible for funding?

A. In order to be funded by UFC, a project must meet the following criteria:

1) Be located on public land in the District of Columbia;

2) Address a natural resource environmental problem or opportunity;

3) Provide a public benefit;

4) Include some trees

5).Provide educational opportunities.

Q. Are there any restrictions on what grant funds can be used for?

A. The following is a list of items and/or services that cannot be purchased with UFC grant funds:

* Office equipment

* Food or beverage

* Land acquisition

* Building construction equipment

* Playground equipment

* Tree or stump removal

* Research/Scholarship

* General Maintenance

* Vehicles and other motor operated equipment

* Private Property graffiti Removal

* Planning studies or curriculum development

* Salaries

* Annual Plants & Tree Guards