2022 Community Grant – Application Deadline August 17th
June 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am - August 17, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is a national professional organization founded in 1899 representing landscape architects in private, public and academic practice. Its membership includes design professionals in landscape architecture who design and plan city parks, environmental/habitat restoration, residential and commercial projects and new designers working toward state licensure.
The ASLA mission is to lead, educate, and participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environment.
The San Diego Chapter of ASLA (SDASLA) was formed in 1976 to serve both the profession and the public on local issues dealing with the practice of landscape architecture. These issues include water conservation, environmental and urban design, climate change and quality of life issues.
The ASLA San Diego Community Grant was established in 1997 as a result of the Chapter’s commitment to the local community.
San Diego ASLA Community Grant Purpose
In order for the profession of landscape architecture to make its full contribution to the San Diego community, the accessibility and understanding of the profession must be made available to all community members. This Grant is intended to educate and enhance the community understanding of landscape architecture and environmental issues.
$5,000 Reimbursable Grant Award
Community groups are invited to apply for the Grant by August 17, 2021 to make landscape improvements to their neighborhoods. The grant recipient will be notified and the grant distribution period will begin by December 1 in the application year. Funds are distributed quarterly to reimburse a community group for expenses and help them conclude their grant work by December 1 of the following year. The final reimbursement is made after the recipient sends an overview and photos of the project showing the work completed.
The following are examples of what the Grant could be used for:
* Landscape Amenities: Cost to purchase & install benches, plant materials, paving, shade structures, irrigation, trail directional signs, etc.
* Landscape Construction: The cost to construct landscape improvements.
* Landscape Maintenance: The cost to provide maintenance of existing landscape improvements (will be ranked lower unless significant changes are proposed). The enclosed application includes other project details.
Eligibility
All non-profit community groups recognized by the IRS and the California Secretary of State, located in San Diego County, that have been in existence as a non-profit group for at least three (3) years are eligible to apply for the Community Grant.
For more information, contact the SDASLA Chapter Office at 619-283-8818 or ASLASD@sbcglobal.net.