Presented by Norm Schwertfeger Strategic Planning for Scenic Byway or Historic Restoration Projects

What’s the community benefit? How will this project benefit the local community (and the overall region and state)? How will this project be implemented in the community?

Who are the stakeholders? Business owners –Awareness of prohibition on outdoor advertising Landowners on or around property Chambers of Commerce Business Developers

Public Issues Education Local elected officials State legislators Federal representatives Boards of Education members Stakeholders – local government

Public Issues Education Obtain letters of support Take pictures of property Write application and, if approved, the subsequent grant proposal Coordinate public hearings and meetings with local government Do you need a work committee?

Is the project sustainable? Will the project require ongoing capital? Will there be additional costs as the project moves forward? Will there be staffing expenses for the project?

Where do you submit application? Through a unit of local government –Assuring audited expenditures Through a private non-profit agency –Requiring a fiscal agent Through a county historical society –Necessitating recordkeeping requirements

How do you get community support? Work with the media Communicate your vision to community leaders Anticipate the “naysayers” Prepare effective PR tools

What are the requirements? Timelines Matching funds Agency contacts Time commitments

Will you look for alternate funding sources? Will you revise current application and resubmit? Do you have a team to review and revise application? What’s your follow-up plan?

Norm Schwertfeger, Extension Agent Brooke County Extension Office 840 Charles Street – Wellsburg (304) Contact Information