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Project Name

Exact Project Location

Applicant Organization (Legal Name)

Applicant Organization (Legal Address)

Type of Organization

State or Local Agency

Non-Profit

For Profit

Please note: For-profit entities are not eligible for funding from the Cumberland Forest Community Fund, but resource sharing may be available by partners.

Federal ID Number

Project Lead

Name

Title

Phone

Finance Administrator

Name

Title

Phone

Executive Summary

Project Completion Within Grant Period

It is expected that the awarded projects performance period will begin in September 2026 and will have one year to complete the scope of work. Will the project be able to be completed within this timeframe? If no, please explain why.

Funding Request

Provide a detailed line-item budget (template provided). If there are additional sources of funding supporting the project (beyond CFCF funding), please make sure to explain specifically how CFCF funding will be used.

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Provide a detailed description that expands upon the Executive Summary. If the funding request is in support of a larger project that has other sources of funding, please provide a clear explanation for how CFCF resources will be used. Additionally, please indicate the demand for the project and include an explanation of how the project contributes to local community priorities. Limit 500 words.

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Project Deliverables

Milestones

Project Impact

Project Team Capacity and Roles

Team Bios — Attach a brief professional bio for each member of the project team.

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Training and Skills Development

Plan for Sustainability

Risk Management Plan

Letter of Commitment or Support (Optional)

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Letter of Commitment or Support (Optional)

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Maps, Site Plans, or Permit Details—Recommended for projects with significant land disturbance activities and/or potential impacts to perennial waterways. Attach all relevant supporting documentation.

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Please email any additional supporting documents to Vickie Ratliff at vratliff@uvawise.edu and indicate the associated project's name in the subject of the message.

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