The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation is looking for submissions from parties interested in contributing to short term/long term cultural amenities, activities and attractions. This sounds like an open ended solicitation designed to get the ball rolling at the Inner Harbor. Since day one there have been complaints that there has been little community participation, and amenities have been few. This past summer we did see some kayak and bike rentals, an increase of boat activity thanks to Buffalo Boat Share and The Buffalo Maritime Center, as well as yoga classes held at the Commercial Slip, and of course a couple of concerts. There was also the exciting addition of the Spirit of Buffalo. Now it's time to take it a step further... to get creative and submit the various ideas that have been bandied about as of late. Submission details are below:
To submit a proposal, please complete either Application 1 (short-term) or Application 2 (long-term). These forms are available at www.eriecanalharbor.com. Applicants should submit one (1) electronic copy of the completed application (in PDF format) to ECHDC via e-mail (eriecanalharbor@empire.state.ny.us) by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. In addition, for those expecting to submit a proposal, an Information Session will be held at ECHDC on January 12, 2011 at 3:00 pm.
Your organization may, if interested, submit both Application 1 and Application 2. Please remember to keep the applications distinct, as Application 1 is for activitives, programming, events and/or festivals, while Application 2 is for a permanent presence, site amenities and/or facility.
Selection Process
Proposals will be reviewed by members of the Canal Side Cultural Steering Committee and ECHDC. Proposals will be considered based upon the applicant's ability to demonstrate:
• Relevance to the Story of Buffalo*
• Relevance to the Waterfront
• Relevance to local culture and/or arts
• Educational value
• Ability to draw large, repeat audiences
• Feasibility/Cost of proposal
• History and Experience of the Organization with similar endeavors
*Please refer to Appendix B of the Cultural Master Plan, Stage 1 Report for a further description of the Story of Buffalo. The Story was determined by the Cultural Steering Committee led by Chairman Peter Dow.
ECHDC reserves the right to make any and all decisions regarding the selection of proposals submitted, as well as the capacity to consider proposals received after the deadline.
Available Funds
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation has not yet determined the funding level for implementing short-term proposals that are selected. However, it is expected that funds will be committed and awarded to selected organizations to provide activities, programming, events, and/or festivals between July 1, 2011 and September 5, 2011. A portion of this funding will also be used to provide activities, programming, events, and/or festivals from October 15-23, 2011 in recognition of the 2011 National Preservation Conference.
It is unclear at this point how much money will be available to implement Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 proposals. The amount of funding and source will be determined, in part, based upon the proposals received.
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To submit a proposal, please complete either Application 1 (short-term) or Application 2 (long-term). These forms are available at www.eriecanalharbor.com. Applicants should submit one (1) electronic copy of the completed application (in PDF format) to ECHDC via e-mail (eriecanalharbor@empire.state.ny.us) by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. In addition, for those expecting to submit a proposal, an Information Session will be held at ECHDC on January 12, 2011 at 3:00 pm.
Your organization may, if interested, submit both Application 1 and Application 2. Please remember to keep the applications distinct, as Application 1 is for activitives, programming, events and/or festivals, while Application 2 is for a permanent presence, site amenities and/or facility.
Selection Process
Proposals will be reviewed by members of the Canal Side Cultural Steering Committee and ECHDC. Proposals will be considered based upon the applicant's ability to demonstrate:
• Relevance to the Story of Buffalo*
• Relevance to the Waterfront
• Relevance to local culture and/or arts
• Educational value
• Ability to draw large, repeat audiences
• Feasibility/Cost of proposal
• History and Experience of the Organization with similar endeavors
*Please refer to Appendix B of the Cultural Master Plan, Stage 1 Report for a further description of the Story of Buffalo. The Story was determined by the Cultural Steering Committee led by Chairman Peter Dow.
ECHDC reserves the right to make any and all decisions regarding the selection of proposals submitted, as well as the capacity to consider proposals received after the deadline.
Available Funds
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation has not yet determined the funding level for implementing short-term proposals that are selected. However, it is expected that funds will be committed and awarded to selected organizations to provide activities, programming, events, and/or festivals between July 1, 2011 and September 5, 2011. A portion of this funding will also be used to provide activities, programming, events, and/or festivals from October 15-23, 2011 in recognition of the 2011 National Preservation Conference.
It is unclear at this point how much money will be available to implement Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 proposals. The amount of funding and source will be determined, in part, based upon the proposals received.
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