Program Overview

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The Town of Superior is offering three types of sponsorships for neighborhood groups: Neighborhood BlockParty Support Sponsorships (up to $200), Neighborhood Experience Sponsorships (up to $300) and Neighborhood Project Sponsorships (up to $500) with the goal of fostering community and engagement in Superior. All projects require a 25% match.

Successful proposals will demonstrate neighborhood involvement, neighborhood engagement, and project readiness.

  • Neighborhood Involvement: The proposal includes opportunity for broad neighborhood participation and volunteerism 
  • Neighborhood Engagement: It benefits the entire neighborhood and community at large 
  • Project Readiness: The proposal is ready-to-implement with an actionable plan, all necessary permits or approvals, and volunteer coordination.

 

Neighborhood Sponsorship Program

>> Neighborhood Block Party Support Sponsorships 

Purpose: Creating inclusive, social opportunities for neighbors to come together is one way neighborhoods grow stronger and more resilient. The Town invites neighborhood groups to submit sponsorship proposals for 2024 Neighborhood Block Party Support Sponsorships of up to $200 in the form of a gift card. The primary purpose of these sponsorships is to fund neighborhood events that build lasting, positive relationships among neighbors and support neighborhood service projects, social gatherings and workshops. 

Intended Use: To be used to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages to be served at a neighborhood event or supplies for a neighborhood clean-up. 

Sponsorship Distribution: Applicants will have the option to select a pre-loaded gift card to use at either Target or Costco.

>> Neighborhood Experience Sponsorships

Purpose: Neighborhood Experience Sponsorships of up to $300 are intended to create a memorable day or night where neighbors benefit from time spent together in a public space.  Examples of an Experience could be a local concert, a group fitness class, a workshop where new skills are learned, an outdoor movie, or a cornhole tournament.   

Intended Use: To be used to bring neighbors together for an experience, workshop or event in a public space. In your proposal, please identify how or to whom funds will be spent to deliver the experience. 

Sponsorship Distribution: Sponsorships will be provided on a reimbursement basis at the completion of the project(s) or event(s) stated in the application. 

>> Neighborhood Project Sponsorships

Purpose: We believe that every neighborhood deserves a great community space - one that residents can take ownership of and make their own. Your neighborhood may already have an informal place where “neighboring” happens, such as a front porch where you get together on warm evenings, a local park where pets greet each other, or a neighborhood garden where information and “hellos” are shared. The Neighborhood Project Sponsorship is an opportunity to activate these places by providing a sponsorship of up to $500 to help drive neighborhood improvement projects. Examples might include painting a mural, neighborhood enhancements like planting, weeding, or trimming, or adding a bench.  

Intended Use: The primary purpose of this sponsorship is to build community, enhance public spaces, and spark conversation about community resources, safety and environmental stewardship. 

Sponsorship Distribution: Sponsorships will be provided on a reimbursement basis at the completion of the project(s) or event(s) stated in the application. 

 

Program Details

If you are selected, you will be required to sign and submit a Sponsorship Agreement Form prior to beginning your project or hosting your event. Following the completion of your project or event, you must submit the items listed below within 30 days of the conclusion of your event to caps@superiorcolorado.gov.

  • Brief project summary including the project’s final location/address 
  • Three or more photos showcasing your project/event 
  • Itemized receipts 
  • Reimbursement form (if applicable)
  • Gift card containing any unused balance (if applicable) 
  • Program evaluation survey form

 

Application Requirements - APPLY NOW!
Residency & Location 
  • Applicant(s) must be a resident or property owner in the Town of Superior. 
  • Completed application form including project location or map of the area, and photos must be submitted in your application.
Permits, Approvals & Permissions
  • For proposals that include block parties, please contact the town clerk for the appropriate block party permit.
  • Neighborhoods with a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) must include in the application permission from the HOA to enact the proposal.  Find My HOA
  • For projects involving improvements to property owned by public or private entities, property owner approval is required at time of application and must be included in the application. For improvements to Town property, the appropriate Town department will provide further information regarding the application review process. 
Budget
  • All projects require a 25 percent match of the amount requested through community contributions. These contributions may include: volunteer time, donated materials, donated services and cash contributions. A minimum of 10 percent must be provided in the form of volunteer time to showcase neighborhood engagement and a significant portion of the match must come from the neighborhood impacted by the project. Volunteer hours are valued at $25/hour. 

 

Review Process

All applications will be reviewed by the CAPS committee at the next meeting following application submittal. Applications will be rated on a point system for neighborhood involvement, neighborhood engagement, and project readiness. Applications that are designed to foster community and engagement in Superior will be prioritized by the review committee.