Special Projects
TNT Values
Create a safe space for residents to dialog, plan, make decisions, and discuss concerns and issues as well as explore opportunities.
Represent a unified voice that reflects what is in the best interest of our residents and neighborhoods.
Support and enhance neighborhoods through community building projects.
Increase civic engagement, community involvement, awareness and education within the city of Syracuse.
Purpose:
Special Project funds are available for each Sector to propose community-enhancing capital projects or community-building events designed to benefit the public.
Each TNT area has a budget of $9,000 for Special Project Proposals and $2,000 for public art for the fiscal year ending June 30th. Upon submission, the TNT’s Board of Directors will review the proposals by each Sector and confirm that those proposed projects conform to the TNT Special Project guidelines as well as non-profit standards prior to receiving final approval by each Sector. Collectively, each Sector will review, discuss and vote upon the project proposal(s) that will enhance their community.
Project Consideration
Cohesion: Projects that create opportunities for the community to come together to facilitate community relationship-building or community pride.
Awareness: Projects that create a clean, safe, physical environment; promote sustainability; and protect the natural environment.
Empowerment: Projects that are supportive of educating individuals and families on ways to enrich their living environment and resources.
Collaboration: Projects must be inclusive to all neighborhood residents. It is strongly encouraged to work with at least one other community organization within the Sector.
Examples of Past Projects:
Sculptures, Street Mural, Benches, Trash Cans, Community Gardens, Custom Made Bike Racks, Neighborhood Signage, Doggy Waste Stations, Pump Track, Park Improvements, Free Little Library, Floating Art Parade, American flags, Historic Signage, Care box, Neighborhood Fun Run Event, Crime and Safety Events, etc.
*Priority will be given to proposals submitted by those who regularly participate in TNT programming. *
Restrictions:
Administrative fees are not covered with this funding.
Projects and events must serve the sector as a whole; no private events will be funded.
Project proposals shall not include purchase of personal property or monetary gifts to other organizations or individuals.
Project proposals involving construction, renovation, or other modification of real property must include written permission from the property owner or representative (e.g., the City of Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation, for a project proposed in a City park).
Projects that directly benefit real property owned by private organizations or individuals.
Funding cannot be used for any of the following: lodging, travel expenses, ticketed events, or entertainment/performers from outside of Syracuse.
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Don’t worry! Your Sector Facilitators or TNT employee will help answer your questions or help you to fill out the proposal form.
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Sectors will be responsible for completing projects. The TNT employee can give advice and guidance.
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If there is a change in your project from what was originally submitted on the proposal form and voted upon, you will need to bring this up at your next TNT meeting for discussion to determine if a revote is needed before funding is disbursed. If the project is unable to be completed after funding is disbursed, all project funds must be returned to TNT.
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TNT issues payments directly to companies or services once a Funding Reimbursement Request has been received. Payments will be made for the following:
1. Quotes, Purchase Orders, Invoices
2. A W9 must be filed for individuals receiving payment for a custom made object over the amount of $600.
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Yes. An additional event requirement form must be completed. Contact your facilitator and the TNT employee for more information.
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Yes. However, most TNT groups will want to spread the money out to different groups and areas of the sector so it is only advised if your area has few projects to consider.
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No.
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All financial transactions must be encumbered by June 30th of the fiscal year. Custom made objects will have until September 30th to complete the project, unless there are extenuating circumstances. (Discuss with the TNT employee)
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Failure to submit required documentation of project completion will exclude you from receiving future funding.