Care-A-Lot Program Application

Care-A-Lot Program Application
Applicant Information
Organization Name*
Neighborhood*
Non-ProfitFaith Based OrganizationCommunity Development CorporationNeighborhood AssociationSchool
Main Contact Person/Coordinator Contact Info
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Organization Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Alternate Contact Person Contact Info
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Organization Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Is your organization a registered 501(c)3?*
Fiscal Sponsor Organization Name*
Fiscal Sponsor Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Fiscal Sponsor Organization Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Fiscal Sponsor Organization Contact Email*
example@example.com
Fiscal Sponsor Organization Contact Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please upload a letter from the fiscal sponsor indicating willingness to accept funds on behalf of your group and a copy of their 501(c)3 determination letter.*

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Vacant Lot Selection
Please remember that selected Care-A-Lot groups are eligible to maintain up to 25 vacant lots every three weeks. Organizations are encouraged to pick the number of lots that aligns with the organization’s capacity. Preference will be given to lots that are owned by the City. To determine if a lot is owned by the Mayor and City Council please visit: https://sdat.dat.maryland.gov/RealProperty/Pages/default.aspx. Please note BMORE Beautiful staff will verify the ownership of lots listed on the application. For private properties, please be sure to provide a permission letter or self-help abatement documentation.
How many vacant properties do you propose to maintain during the Grow Season?*
(10 pts)
Please describe the condition of the vacant lots you would like to maintain? **Please note your organization must have a lawnmower to participate in this program, equipment funding is not guaranteed***
(15 pts)
Describe your organization’s capacity to manage the lots?*
(15 pts)
How will your group work together to ensure the lots are cut, documentation and invoices are submitted according to the service scheduled?*
(15 pts)
How many lots would you like to enter information for?*

Care-A-Lot…More! Graduate Programs
One of the goals of BMORE Beautiful is to continuously support organizations that have demonstrated the capacity to successfully maintain vacant lots and have expressed interest in expanding their service. To qualify for the Loyalty Program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Participate in Care-A-Lot for 3 consecutive years
- Successfully maintained at least 15 vacant lots during each participation year
- Successfully completed at least 8 maintenance visits during each participation year
- A record of timely invoice submissions and responsiveness.
BMORE Beautiful will award up to 8 groups for the Loyalty Program applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Organizations that are designated and awarded Loyalty Graduate Program funding qualify to receive upfront funding for the first 5 maintenance visits. These visits must take place between April 12-June 30, 2025.

The same rate of pay, terms and requirements associated with the Care-A-Lot Program are applicable to Graduate Program awardees. Awardees must submit a short grant report in July detailing their work and maintenance logs for service provided. Failure to comply with the terms and requirements of Loyalty Program will result in the immediate return of grant funds and expulsion from Care-A-Lot and any other future grant opportunities offered by BMORE Beautiful.

**Organizations designated as Loyalty Program will then revert to the traditional invoice submission model for the second half of the season. **

Legacy Program
One of the goals of BMORE Beautiful is to continuously support organizations that have demonstrated the capacity to successfully maintain vacant lots and have expressed interest in expanding their service. This year, BMORE Beautiful is extending an opportunity for previous Care-A-Lot participants to apply to maintain an additional 10 lots, for a total of 35 lots during the Grow Season. To qualify for the Legacy Program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Participate in Care-A-Lot for 4 consecutive years
- Successfully maintained at least 25 vacant lots during each participation year
- Successfully completed at least 10 maintenance visits during each participation year
- A record of timely invoice submissions and responsiveness.
BMORE Beautiful will award up to 8 groups for the Legacy Program applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Organizations that are designated as Legacy Program participants will receive the full grant award upfront.

The same rate of pay, terms and requirements associated with the Care-A-Lot Program are applicable to Legacy Program awardees. Awardees must submit a short grant report in October detailing their work. In addition to submitting a grant report, Legacy Program grantees are required to complete 11 maintenance visitations during the Grow Season. Maintenance logs must be submitted with the final grant report. Failure to comply with the terms and requirements of Legacy Program will result in the immediate return of all grant funds, expulsion from Care-A-Lot and any other future grant opportunities offered by BMORE Beautiful.

*Coordinator fee is payable once the report and maintenance log is approved. *
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How many lots would you like to enter?*

Tools and Equipment
One of the goals of Care-A-Lot is to support capacity building of participating groups. Applicants are eligible to apply for funding to purchase small tools to help support the maintenance and vacant lots. Funding up to $500 is available to purchase small tools and equipment to help maintain lots. Examples of eligible items include: Trash bags, push lawnmower, weed whacker, gas, push brooms, pruners, etc. If your organization is interested in applying for the equipment funding, please write a brief narration that details the following:
- Organizational need
- Items you wish to purchase (Be sure to estimate the number of items you intend to purchase AND include evidence supporting the cost of the items.)
- How the items will be used to support your efforts to mow, maintain, and transform vacant lots
Groups that are awarded this funding will receive the funds to purchase the items prior to start of the grow season and first invoice. Please note that applying for equipment funding does not guarantee you will receive funding. You are required to submit receipts validating your purchases by May 5, 2025. BMORE Beautiful will not honor any invoices of groups awarded tools and equipment funds without receipts verifying purchase.
Please enter the information requested above*

Program Coordinator
One of the goals of CARE-A-LOT is to support the development of skills that lend to the overall professional growth of participants. The program coordinator will undertake a variety of administrative management tasks. The program coordinator is eligible to receive up to $500 to facilitate the effective implementation of CARE-A-LOT. A program coordinator is responsible for making sure that the selected lots are properly maintained during the “Grow Season” submitting invoices and submitting before and after pictures to BMORE Beautiful. The program coordinator is paid $2 per lot visit for up to 10 lot visits during the grant period. The coordinator formula is below:

Total #__of Lots X $2 X 10 (visits from April-September) = $________

Please note that the coordinator fee is issued in accordance with the number of approved maintenance visits. A program coordinator is required. The coordinator will not exceed $500.
Release
I, my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, in consideration of the opportunities given to me related to the Care A Lot Program, do hereby release and discharge the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, its elected/appointed officials, agents, employees and volunteers, and any and all other persons, firms or corporations who are or might be liable, from any and all, present and future claims for losses, damages, and/or personal injuries, including death, arising from my participation in activities related to the Care-A-Lot Program.

By entering my full legal name below, I agree that it is binding as a legal signature and confirm that I have read the above statement, I understand it, and I fully accept its terms and conditions.
Full Legal Name of Participant*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com

By entering my full legal name at the bottom of this page, you state that the entered legal name is binding as a legal signature and that the answers and information given in this application are accurate, and that you acknowledge, understand and agree to the points listed below:
- My group is able to provide its own equipment.
- My group is 501(c) 3 status, or we have provided a letter support from a fiscal sponsor that is a 501 (c) 3.
- All the required documentation is provided with the application.
- Any individual participating in the maintenance of the lots will sign a liability release form. (Parents/Guardians will sign liability forms for youth participants under the age of 18.)
- My group has the capacity to meet the maintenance requirements.
- My group will provide proper supervision to all youth under the age of 18 while maintaining lots.
- My group will submit CARE-A-LOT reporting documents when they are due.
Submitted By (Full Legal Name)*
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Care-A-Lot Program Application

Applicant Information

Main Contact Person/Coordinator Contact Info

Alternate Contact Person Contact Info

Communication

Care-a-Lot Narrative

Youth Engagement

Vacant Lot Selection

Care-A-Lot…More! Graduate Programs

Legacy Program

Legacy Program Lot Chart

Tools and Equipment

Program Coordinator

Release