2022 Better Together Grants
2022 Important Dates:
June 20: Applications available
July 24: Applications due
August 1: Grant winners notified
June 30, 2023: Grant projects must be completed
2021 Better Together Grant Recipients Announced
One Program - Three Grants
The ROC Association sponsors three types of Better Together grants.
Find out which grant best fits your community’s needs:
Community
Projects
Projects should meet a compelling community need. Examples include security lighting, safety fencing, a bus shelter, playground, speed bumps, or repairs to a community center. The project should benefit your ROC in a visible way.
Rebranding
Projects
Rebranding projects can include legal name changes or new d/b/a (“doing business as” names), new signage, new letterhead and collateral material, a website redesign or new website (including ROC USA-provided websites). Basically, something that presents a new image to the Membership and general public that is a basic change in the outgoing message.
Member Engagement and Leadership Development Projects
NEW IN 2022!
Member Engagement and Leadership Development grants are available to ROCs who are looking to expand member engagement and develop new leaders in their community. You may need funds to support Board communication strategies, such as technology for messaging, newsletters, virtual meetings; or, in order to engage members through committees or special project teams; or, other leadership development projects.
2022 APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
FUNDING
Individual grant amounts: Up to $2,000
Total funds available: $30,000
ELIGIBILITY
Any ROC with a current or past Technical Assistance Contract with a ROC USA® Network Certified TA Provider is eligible to apply. Awardees of last year’s Better Together Grants are not eligible for this year’s awards.
GRANT GUIDELINES
1. ROCs must submit their application directly to ROC USA® and must apply using the supplied application.
2. Project Coordinators must explain how the project was identified and selected, present the project to the Board or Membership for approval, organize the project, oversee the project, and prepare a brief report following its completion. Directors may serve on the project team, but not in a leadership position.
3. The project must be voted on and approved by the Board of Directors. Only one application may be submitted per ROC.
4. Before, during and after photos must be taken and provided to ROC USA as part of the grant reporting process.
IMPORTANT DATES
July 24: Applications due
August 1: Grant winners notified
June 30, 2023: Grant projects must be completed
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ROC Association Directors will be responsible for approving grant applications. See ROC Association to learn more about these ROC leaders. In no case will these Directors comment or vote on an application from their ROC. Our goal is a fair process of project selection.
If you have questions, please email rocassociation@rocusa.org.
PROGRAMA DE SUBVENCIONES BETTER TOGETHER 2022 para proyectos comunitarios y de cambios de imagen
Las comunidades propiedad de los residentes y sus miembros en nuestra Red están orgullosos de sus vecindarios. Es parte de lo que los inspiró a comprar su vecindario en primer lugar. El Programa de Subvenciones Better Together refleja ese espíritu, proporcionando fondos para los proyectos destinados a ayudar con el desarrollo de las ROC.
En Octubre de 2010, los líderes de las ROC que asistieron al Instituto de Liderazgo Comunitario en Louisville desarrollaron la idea de un programa de subvenciones comunitarias que ayudaría a las demás ROC y también haría participar a nuevo liderazgo en la cooperativa. El Consejo directivo de ROC USA® incluyó las subvenciones en el presupuesto desde el año 2010.
En 2019, la ROC Association financió una subvención para cambio de imagen aparte. Esta subvención proporciona fondos para que las comunidades hagan mejoras en las partes orientadas al público de sus ROC, como por ejemplo denominación, señalización, sitios web, membrete y materiales adicionales de impresión. ¿Por qué el cambio de imagen es importante? Básicamente ayuda a determinar la forma en que las personas ven su comunidad. Esta subvención también les permite a las ROC reemplazar el lenguaje obsoleto por términos que representen mejor su comunidad propiedad de los residentes.
PROYECTOS COMUNITARIOS
Descripción: Los proyectos deben satisfacer una necesidad urgente de la comunidad priorizan-do aquellos que satisfagan una necesidad de salud y seguridad. Por ejemplo, alumbrado de se-guridad, vallado de seguridad, caseta para autobuses, parque infantil, topes de velocidad o rep-araciones en un centro comunitario. El proyecto debe beneficiar a su ROC de una forma visible.
CAMBIO DE IMAGEN
Descripción: Los proyectos de cambio de imagen pueden incluir el cambio del nombre legal onuevos nombres comerciales (“doing business as”), nueva señalización, nuevo membrete ymaterial adicional, rediseño del sitio web o nuevo sitio web (incluidos los sitios web proporcionados por ROC USA). Básicamente, algo que represente una nueva imagen para los miembros y elpúblico general que es un cambio esencial en el mensaje que se trasmite.
PROYECTOS DE PARTICIPACION DE MIEMBROS Y DESARROLLO DE LIDERAZGO
Descripción: Las subvenciones para participación de miembros y desarrollo de liderazgo están disponibles para las ROC que están pensando expandir la participación de los miembros y desarrollar nuevos líderes en su comunidad. Puede que necesite fondos para apoyar las estrategias de comunicación, tales como tecnologías para mensajería, boletines, reuniones virtuales; o, para poder involucrar a los miembros a través de comités o equipos de proyectos especiales; u otros proyectos de desarrollo de liderazgo.
FINANCIACION:
Montos de las subvenciones individuales: Hasta $2,000
Total de fondos disponibles: $30,000
ELEGIBILIDAD
Toda ROC que tenga un Contrato de Asistencia Técnica actual o anterior con un Proveedor de Asistencia Técnica Certificado de la Red de ROC USA® es elegible para la solicitud. Los beneficiarios de las Subvenciones Better Together del año pasado no son elegibles para las adjudicaciones de este año.
PAUTAS PARA LA SUBVENCIÓN
1. Las ROC deben presentar su solicitud directamente a ROC USA® utilizando la solicitud proporcionada.
2. Los Coordinadores del proyecto deben explicar cómo se identificó y seleccionó el proyecto, presentar el proyecto ante el Consejo o los miembros para su aprobación, organizar el proyecto, supervisarlo y preparar un breve informe después de finalizado. Los directores pueden participar en el equipo del proyecto pero no en un cargo de liderazgo.
3. El proyecto debe ser votado y aprobado por el Consejo directivo. Solo se puede enviar una solicitud por cada ROC.
4. Se deben tomar fotografías del antes, durante y después, las que se entregarán a ROC USA como parte del proceso de informe de la subvención.
FECHAS IMPORTANTES
Plazo de entrega de la solicitud: 24 de julio de 2022
Anuncio de aprobación: 1 de agosto de 2022
Plazo de finalización del proyecto: 30 de junio de 2023
CONFLICTO DE INTERESES
Los directores de la ROC Association serán responsables de aprobar las solicitudes de subvención. Consulte la sección de la ROC Association de ROCUSA.org para obtener más información sobre los líderes de ROC. Bajo ninguna circunstancia estos directores comentarán o votarán una solicitud de su ROC. Nuestro objetivo es tener un proceso justo de selección de proyectos.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a rocassociation@rocusa.org.
APPLY FOR A GRANT
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LITTLE RIVER, Calif. – The Woods Cooperative Association has been busily making improvements since the homeowners purchased their community in December. A 120-home community
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, the Better Together grants program opens once per year. The 2022 application period will open June 20th, with applications due by July 24th.
Any ROC with a current or past Technical Assistance Contract with a ROC USA® Network Certified TA Provider is eligible to apply. Awardees of last year’s Better Together Grants are not eligible for this year’s awards.
Due to the number of applications received each year and limited funding, all grants received by the application deadline are given equal consideration for funding.
Applications for the 2022 grants program are due by July 24, 2022. Recipients will be notified by August 1.
There are two ways to apply: online and via mail.
To apply via email or mail, download the application in English or Spanish, complete it, and return via email (grants@rocusa.org) or mail to:
ROC Association
c/o Better Together Grants
6 Loudon Rd Suite 501
Concord, NH 03301
ROC Association Directors will be responsible for approving grant applications. See ROC Association to learn more about these ROC leaders. In no case will these Directors comment or vote on an application from their ROC. Our goal is a fair process of project selection.
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GRANTS HISTORY
In October 2010, the ROC leaders who attended the Community Leadership Institute in Louisville developed a community grants program idea that would both help fellow ROCs as well as engage new leadership in the co-op. The ROC USA® Board of Directors has included funding for the grants in the budget since 2010.
In 2019, the ROC Association added a separate rebranding grant. This grant provides funding for communities to make improvements to public-facing portions of their ROC, such as naming, signage, websites, letterhead and print collateral materials. Why is rebranding important? Basically, it helps shape how people view your community. This grant also allows for ROCs to replace outdated wording with terms that better represent their resident-owned community.
Past Grant Recipients - Coming Soon!
Black Bear Village Cooperative in North Conway, N.H., installed permanent “children at play” signs in their community and invested in permit parking stickers for residents to help curb non-resident visitors in their recreation area. The community also installed solar lighting at the entrance and near their community center, playground, and basketball court.
Champion Homes in Elbridge, N.Y., used funding to make improvements to the community’s playground including the installation of two new swings.
Green Acres Cooperative in Kalispell, Mont., built a picnic area at their community center to help foster a more engaged community. A group of volunteers installed picnic tables, a barbecue grill, gazebo, and planted flowers to make it a welcoming space for the entire 32-home community.
Heritage Association in Warren, Mass., installed 15 poles and solar streetlights in the 55-and-over section of their community to increase safety and security for residents.
Libby Creek Community in Libby, Mont., recently received funding from the Headwaters Community Foundation to construct a new playground. The community used their Better Together Grant to install a chain-link fence around the perimeter of the playground to help keep the children safe.
Lincoln Mobile Estates in Lincoln, R.I., addressed a safety issue in the community – emergency vehicles and delivery people had a hard time finding the correct home due to inefficient signage. The project committee updated street signs and home numbers throughout the community to ensure safety vehicles and packages reach their intended destination.
Loon Estates Cooperative in Northwood, N.H., converted an old garage into a community center for the residents of its 27 homes. The funding will be applied toward upgrades to the electrical system and the installation of walls, insulation, paint and flooring.
Northwood Community in Ronan, Mont., installed a paved basketball court for children away from the main road this fall.
Old Lake Shore Cooperative in Gilford, N.H., used funds to begin the process of converting a building in their community into a community center. Currently, the community’s Board of Directors meets in a very small office and annual meetings have to be held off-site. The grant funding will go toward tackling the two biggest hurdles in the building conversion – installing electricity and water. Once these two items are complete, the project committee will look for resident volunteers to assist with additional interior projects.
Pleasant Park Community in Great Falls, Mont., applied funding toward the purchase and installation of a playground set for the children in the community. A playground had long been on the wish list for the Members of Pleasant Park, and completing this project will increase community engagement and continue positive momentum.
Tanglewood Park Cooperative in Keene, N.H., is a 328-home community that became resident-owned in 2019. The community has two main entrances on heavily traveled roads in Keene. Both entrances featured 25-year-old signs that reflected the name of the ownership at that time they were built. The community will applied funding to two brand new barn-style handcrafted signs that proudly display the cooperative’s name.
Top of the Hill Cooperative in Concord, N.H., installed lighting and cameras at the back of the community to help curb vandalism and unauthorized dumping by non-residents. The community also installed better signage.
Better Together Grants:
Colonial Estate Homeowners’ Cooperative – Community center ramp improvement project
Triangle Court Cooperative – Pothole repair project
Country Court Community – electrical repair project
Barrington Oaks Cooperative – Mailbox/bus shelter project
C&C Community – Fencing project
Umpqua Ranch Cooperative – Fencing Project
REBRANDING GRANTS:
BT, Inc. – Signage & website
Charter Oaks Village Cooperative – Signage
Conifer Green Homeowners Association – Signage cleanup