|
workshops and presentations, or other appropriate energy efficiency and complementary program
<br /> participation activities. Major elements might include:
<br /> Outreach Promotional Materials: Brochures, Door hangers, Postcard Mailers, Bill Inserts, etc.
<br /> Program Marketing Advertisements: Print Ads, Radio /TV Ads, PSA Production
<br /> Promotional Outreach Events, Trade Shows or Community Workshops
<br /> Homeowner /Business /Contractor /Staff Training Seminars
<br /> Sustainability Site Signage
<br /> Green Building and /or LEED Certification Technical Assistance
<br /> C. Community Coordinator Partner Liaison Supplies
<br /> The community coordinator is envisioned to serve as the single point regional program coordinator
<br /> to unify, inform, collaborate, and engage all program parties in relation to local coordination and
<br /> marketing efforts; respond to public inquiries; facilitate the education, outreach, marketing,
<br /> recruitment; and promote program adoption by the target community. In addition the coordinator
<br /> is responsible for coordinating with the grant administrator, tracking /reporting necessary progress
<br /> and metrics, meeting /exceeding grant milestones and targets, incorporating required
<br /> complementary program components, and working with CaliforniaFIRST to assure QA /QC measures
<br /> are applied to all participating properties. Specific tasks will be driven by the overall project goals
<br /> as well as the specific needs of each region and may include:
<br /> Coordination with Grant Administrator /Steering Committee Liaison
<br /> Marketing Coordination with CaliforniaFIRST Municipal Finance District
<br /> Facilitation of local Regional Steering Committee Members and Partners
<br /> Assist with Implementation Strategy, Documents, Procedures Protocols Development
<br /> Guide Promotion, Marketing, Education, Recruitment Program Information Dissemination
<br /> Link Program Participants to Regional Energy Efficiency Complementary Programs
<br /> Connect to Concurrent Complementary Workforce Development Training /Graduates
<br /> Administer Regional Program Budget, Competitive Bidding, Other Program Transparency Reqs
<br /> Track and /or compile, Monitor Evaluate Program Progress, Energy Savings, GHG Reductions
<br /> Achieved, Partner Leveraged Funds and Ancillary Environmental Benefits
<br /> Sample County Budget
<br /> A sample budget based on the above framework is provided below. Please note that these
<br /> amounts are subject to change based on the actual needs of each participating jurisdiction as well
<br /> as feedback obtained regarding funder and partner thresholds for competitiveness.
<br /> Gross Benefit Net Benefit
<br /> Component Overall Per County Per County
<br /> 1.CaliforniaFIRST Costs Fees 39% 428,571.43
<br /> 2. Grant Administration Technical Assistance 10% 107,142.86
<br /> 3A.Steerinq Advisory Committee 10% 115,000.00 115,000.00
<br /> 3B. Education, Outreach, Incentives, Marketing 23% 258,750.00 258,750.00
<br /> 3C. Community Coordination 18% 201,250.00 201,250.00
<br /> Total 100% 1,110,714.29 575,000.00
<br /> Grant Development Team:
<br /> County of Sacramento —Lead Agency (Applicant), will oversee grant writing, provide final
<br /> edits and required signatures, and submit finalized proposal on behalf of entire collaborative
<br /> team based on the approved proposed program scope and budget framework
<br /> Ecology Action Partner Grant Writer (Lead on Marketing), will develop narrative based on
<br /> proposed program scope and budget framework, especially as it pertains to local coordination
<br /> and marketing project administration, marketing /contract technical assistance, regional
<br /> 3
<br />
|