{"id":447,"date":"2017-08-08T12:18:18","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T16:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorpond.org\/?p=447"},"modified":"2020-08-23T17:33:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-23T21:33:30","slug":"tpa-grant-program-still-alive-and-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorpond.org\/?p=447","title":{"rendered":"TPA Grant Program Still Alive and Well!"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Susan Trask<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Most of our readers know that the Taylor Pond Association has been consulting with property owners and awarding grant monies toward lake-friendly improvements. Last year we took a break as we re-evaluated our procedures and streamlined the process. We\u2019re glad to report that the grant program is up and running once again, and it\u2019s simpler than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n

Board president Dana Little and member Kristi Norcross have been trained as LakeSmart evaluators, which means that we will no long need to use outside consultants to advise property owners as to the best practices to employ when improving their property. Keeping our program entirely in-house will both expedite the process and save the Association some money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because one of TPA\u2019s main goals is to educate residents about ways that they can help ensure the health and beauty of our lake, we offer grants to those who wish to make improvements to their watershed properties. Here\u2019s how the program works:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. You must be a TPA member. Road associations who apply must have at least 50% of the residents be members.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Call Kristi Norcross (577-6408) or email her (<\/span>knorcross@roadrunner.com<\/span><\/a> )<\/span> with your interest in making improvements to your lakeside property. <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Kristi will set up an appointment at a mutually convenient time for Dana or her to visit your property to discuss the improvements you wish to make. After your discussion they will write up a report of the suggested improvements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Complete any or all of the work recommended, saving all invoices. You may also count personal work, so keep track of any man-hours you expend. <\/span>You do not need to complete <\/span><\/i>all<\/span><\/i> the items recommended. The items you <\/span><\/i>do<\/span><\/i> complete should comply with the best practices outlined in the report.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n
  5. Alert Kristi that the project has been completed. Either she or Dana will come by to view the work that\u2019s been done and write up a summary.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Submit your invoices and other records to Kristi.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. The Board will determine if the work done complies with the best-practice standards outlined. If it does, a matching grant of up to $500 will be awarded. (In other words, $1000 or more would need to be expended in order to receive the full $500.)<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Note: If the follow-up evaluation reveals that steps have been taken that are <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> in the best interests of the lake, the Board reserves the right to deny the grant request. To avoid having this happen, be sure to consult with Dana or Kristi before making any changes that are <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> in the original recommendations. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Important note: Even if you do not plan to apply for the matching grant, TPA will provide the initial consultation and recommendations for you <\/b>at no cost to you<\/b>. <\/b>How can you go wrong??<\/span><\/i> There are no strings attached and no requirements at the outset other than a desire to learn about good lakeside stewardship.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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