1. The New Community POWER Tara Roffler, Ramsey County and Community POWER Staff Liasion March 28, 2012 A program of the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board

2. Summary First significant program changes since inception in 2001 Response to 2 key factors: 1. Need for more flexibility (grantees) 2. Need for streamlining (reduced budget)

3. Feedback from past grantees Findings based on interviews What grantees would change: Reduce administrative burdenboth in application and grant phases Increase flexibility in use of funds

4. Utilizing more technology Online application submittal Recent budget amendment for Gortons Studio to build web forms Includes email with copy of application Moving grantee reporting online by end of year

5. Budget reductions Since 2010, ~20% reduction in administrative budget to manage program In response… Move to one-step application process Use technology to streamline application and reporting processes Reduce program expenses such as printing and meeting room fees

6. Two-tier funding Traditional Grant Projects – Up to $12K for program development and implementation New! Mini Grant Projects – Up to $5K, implementation only New! Ramsey County Pilot Project: Educating Businesses

7. Web-based application

8. Marketing plan Community POWER business cards Grants page simplified and reorganized RR.com web and social media Direct outreach via email, postcards and meetings Two informational meetings in April County-specific outreach

9. More changes coming… Revising behavior change evaluation tool Measuring impact of CP Make easier for grantees Consulting survey and behavior change experts Complete by end of year