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Sample Projects • Local community groups interested in preserving specific open spaces and would like to educate the public and/or officials about the importance of open space to preserving clean water, quality of life, etc. • Watershed or soil and water districts with public education program interested in adding a printed mailing piece(s) to their plan to connect the importance of open space to water quality. • County or city planners interested in educating the public about open space as part of a larger comprehensive plan. Priority Selection Criteria Priority will be given to applicants who: • Have a plan in place, or in process, for implementing an open space protection initiative at the city, county or watershed level. • Demonstrate a commitment to citizen education and involvement. • Can provide, if possible, a portion of costs. Please Note • This project is not designed to assist efforts that promote ballot referenda or election activities. • Applicants would be expected to work with MNLCV Education Fund communications staff to tailor printed materials and/or website content using the basic template already developed. Application Procedures Please fill out and submit the attached Proposal Information Sheet and a narrative that provides the following information: 1. Background information on applicant organization or partnership. 2. Geographic focus area. 3. Description of current and planned activities to protect open space (including a timeline). 4. Role of public involvement in open space protection efforts. 5. Description of current public education activities and needs. Please limit proposal narratives to four pages. Feel free to attach relevant materials. For More Information Contact: Lisa Doerr at 651- 229 -0621 ext. 1 or lisadoerr @VoteEnvironmentMinnesota.org Proposal Deadline: February 17, 2003