Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund
Grant Application
Revised February 2012
 
The information below is a brief summary of what must be included in your application for funding from the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund. Proposals shall address all sections listed below. Please refer to the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund (CHRF) Program Guidance document and grant application descriptions for complete descriptions and requirements for grant applications. If you would like to submit your application via email, you may do so by following the instructions on this grant application description.

Please note that there is no way to save your progress on this online form, so it would be wise to work on it in Word or a different program, and then cut and paste your answers into this form when you are ready to submit. 

Submittal Information:
  • Completed applications are due by April 30 (close of business)
  • If you do not submit an application on this online form, you must submit an electronic application through email or CD/DVD. See guidelines here. 
  • Logistical questions about submitting application packets should be directed to Chris Sturm (303-866-3441, ext 3236 or chris.sturm@state.co.us)
  • Please indicate whether the application is for a Planning or Project Grant. 
 

1.0 Project Proposal Summary
Project Title *
Project Location *
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Include Long/Long if applicable.
Grant Type *
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Planning or Project?
Grant Request Amount *
Cash Match Funding *
In-kind Match Funding *
Project Sponsor(s) *
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Identify fiscal agent if different from project sponsor
Contact Person Name *
Contact Person Email *
Contact Person Phone Number *
Brief Description of the Project *
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Text limit: 2000 Characters, including spaces.

2.0 - 4.0 Application Evaluation Criteria
The application will be evaluated with respect to the following three factors:
  • How well does the applicant fit the qualifications test? (Applicant Qualifications)
  • Does the applicant organization have the capability to accomplish the proposed work? (Organizational Capability)
  • How effective is the proposal at accomplishing the legislative intent of "restoration and protection of land and natural resources within the watersheds in Colorado"? (Effectiveness of Proposal)
The goal of the application is to demonstrate that the applicant is qualified to manage the grant and organize effectively to implement the project. The overall effectiveness of the project in preserving and protecting the natural resources in the watershed is rated heaviest. The degree to which an application meets the above three evaluation factors will be determined by utilizing a 100 point scale rating system.

2.0 Applicant Qualifications

2.1 Identify the lead project sponsor and all cooperators. describe the project responsibilities of each cooperator. Examples might include technical assistance, deliverable review, cash contributor, labor, volunteer coordination, etc. Does the application represent diverse interests engaged in collaborative approaches? Is participation open to all interested parties, and is the application supported by relevant local, state, and federal agencies? (10 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
2.2 What information is the project sponsor using to develop the proposed plan or project? Include any relevant information regarding existing watershed plans, geomorphic assessments, water quality and/or water quality monitoring, flood studies, riparian conditions assessments, aquatic/terrestrial habitat conditions, wildlife studies, and river restoration reports. (10 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
2.3 Specify in-kind services or cash contribution (match) amount for the activities proposed. Include the sources of additional cash funding. The applicant must provide at least 20% in-kind or cash match. Project applications require a cash match. (10 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *

3.0 Organizational Capability

3.1 What is the applicant organization's history of accomplishments in the watershed? Provide several past project examples. List partner organizations and agencies with whom applicant worked to implement past project examples. (10 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
3.2 What level of staffing will be directed toward the implementation of the proposed project/planning effort? Discuss the number of staff and amount of time dedicated for the project. Include brief resumes for each member of the active team project. (10 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
3.3 Will the applicant organization utilize community volunteers in the project? If so, how many and in what capacities? (15 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *

4.0 Effectiveness of Proposal

4.1 Provide a brief description of the watershed and the issues in the watershed as they relate to the project. Describe the objectives of the project and how the project will measure success of the objectives. (10 points)
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4.2 Discuss the budget, the schedule, and deliverables for the proposed project and demonstrate that they are realistic. Progress reports are due six months after the notice to proceed. Final reports are due after 1 year, with an option to extend by another 6 months. (10 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
4.3 Discuss the multi-objective aspects of the project and how they relate to each other. Describe similar activities in the watershed and how this project complements but does not duplicate those activities. Multi-objectives may include (but are not limited to) channel stabilization, mine remediation, riparian re-vegetation, habitat improvement, recreation opportunity improvement, natural hazard reduction, flood mitigation, water supply delivery improvement, fish migration improvement, and water quality data collection/analysis. (15 points)
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *

5.0 Evaluation and Monitoring Plan

5.1 Describe storage, management and reporting of project data. 
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
5.2 Describe any scientific models used as part of the project or state that no models will be used. 
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
5.3 Describe the organization's proposed monitoring plan for measuring the long-term performance project. 
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *
5.4 Describe the long-term funding plans for operation and maintenance of restoration activities and for ongoing monitoring, if any. 
Character limit: 10,000 including spaces *

6.0 Budget  
Present the project budget in tabular format. Include rows for each task and columns for requested CHRF funding, other funding, and in-kind match. See below for an example of the budget and upload a PDF.
Task CHRF Funding Other Funding 1 Other Funding 2 In-Kind Funding Total
Task 1          
Task 2          
Task 3          

Upload Budget *

7.0 Attachments
The following documents may be attached to the application in order to support the request for funding. Please attach all as one PDF.
  • If the project is an implementation project, the applicant is encouraged to include a copy of the watershed plan on which the proposal is based, if such a plan exists
  • Letters of support from other entities and letters of financial commitment
  • Pertinent still photos
  • Maps and reports from other similar or related projects
Upload PDF *

Once you are certain you have completed your application, you may click the button below to submit. If you have any questions, please email Chris.Sturm@state.co.us. 

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