The Principal Financial Group 2007-2009 Civic Development Grant Program “Let’s Go Native” A $50,000 Community Outreach Commitment in conjunction with National Garden Clubs, Inc. and your state garden club, for Regions, States, Districts and Member Clubs nationally “LET’S GO NATIVE” is a grant program funded by the PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP FOUNDATION, INC. It will feature civic development projects using local native plantings.  Grants will be awarded up to $1,000 each and will require matching funds including some “in kind” if desired. Suggested projects are:  plantings at public buildings such as schools, libraries, museums, parks, historic sites, gateways to cities, roadsides such as medians, roadways/by-ways, etc.  Application/Project Requirements Deadline November 15, 2007 The project must be a NEW project or a restoration of an existing site.  Only one application per club or group of clubs, please. The project must begin after June 2007 and be finalized by May 2009. The application must be written and submitted by a garden club member.  The contact person also must be a garden club member. Garden club members’ involvement is crucial and must be explained in the application. An estimated, itemized budget must list matching funds that equal the amount of your grant request, i.e., if you request $1,000, you must list estimated expenses totaling at least $2,000. The match may include “in kind” donations of labor at $7.00 an hour and/or material, which must be explained and itemized. Funds received from any other organization must be explained in the application. There must be a clearly stated plan for future maintenance and/or monitoring of the project. Interim and financial reports as well as all publicity crediting THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP AND NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. will be expected in a timely manner. A dedication or rededication ceremony is suggested.  Every attempt will be made to have state officials/NGC officers, chairmen, and representative of the Principal Financial Group attend this ceremony. General Information Grant money may NOT be passed through to another organization; however, clubs are encouraged to network with other organizations, companies or their local government. Conciseness, neatness and overall scope of the project in relation to the size of the club’s membership will be considered in the judging. Grant funds are not transferable. No book of evidence is required; however, a scrapbook for photos and publicity is recommended.  Please consider applying for existing state, regional and NGC awards. Applications will not be returned. Application Procedure NO FORM is needed.  The following information (1-10) MUST be stated on the cover page of the application. Club name, city and state Title of project Number of club members State garden club affiliation Name of contact person and his/her title for this 2-year project Complete address of contact person (including ZIP code), telephone number (including area code), e-mail and/or fax.  If no e-mail, provide e-mail of another club member. Name and e-mail address of club president Estimated cost of total project and its anticipated completion date. Amount requested (up to $1,000) One or two color photos of the before site – mounted or printed on cover page.  In addition, a separate color photo should be attached.  A digital photo(s) is preferred.  In order to properly identify each project, the photo must be clearly labeled.  The photos should be marked on the back or as a title on the digital disc in the following format:  state.city.gardenclub.circle.projectname(publicbuilding,park,historicsite,roadway,etc).date.  If the photo(s) is digital, please store the format in jpg.  The disc can be attached to the application using a paper disc folder. Also, attach no more than three typewritten pages to the cover page.  Type on one side of the paper only.  No folders, please.  Briefly describe the project and its impact on the community.  Itemize projected income and expenses.  (Please refer to APPLICATION/PROJECT REQUIREMENTS #5 & #6) Send THREE copies of the ENTIRE APPLICATION, prior to November 15, 2007, to your Principal Financial Group/STATE CIVIC DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN who is appointed in your state by your state President.  State presidents will be notified of all winners and all money will be awarded by January 31, 2008. The following is the NGC/PRINCIPAL grant program committee and they encourage you to review the application and APPLY. Barbara May | President | National Garden Clubs, Inc Chris Riedel King | Senior Community Relations Consultant | The Principal Financial Group Gloria Blake | NGC Chairman | The Principal Financial Group Grant Program Pat Haering | NGC Vice Chairman | The Principal Financial Group Grant Program Interim Report Please submit the Interim Report by September 15, 2008, to your Principal Financial Group/State Civic Development Chairman. Cover page – Include all items as identified in the “Application Procedure” 1-9.  Include an “after” photo of the project in the same format (refer to no. 10 under “Application Procedure”) Progress of project to date (no more than two pages) For further information, contact: Gloria Blake, NGC Chairman The Principal Financial Group Grant Program 3616 N. Indian River Dr. Cocoa, FL  32926 Tel 321-537-8060 Or Pat Haering, NGC Vice-Chairman The Principal Financial Group Grant Program 102 Trivista Right Hot Springs AR 71901-7502 Tel 501-318-0620