1. The National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program supports successful partnerships with communities across America in achieving their conservation and outdoor recreation visions.

2. AVNC Grant Application The grant is for technical assistance Due August 1, 2015 Competitive process: no guarantee of acceptance 1 year in length Seek assistance in the following areas: Laying the ground work for connections (steps 2 & 3) Assessing and engaging partners and stakeholders Inventory and mapping of community resources Identifying and analyzing issues and opportunities Project: Connecting the East Bank

3. Inventory and mapping of community resources

4. AVNC Grant Application Roles and partners: AVNC role and the level of commitment/services Key partners involved with the project Commitment letters from at least three partners Letters of support from community, agencies, and others The river committee would seek additional help from ELU and Greening Committees Key partners would include the Riverworks office, CD-13 and others to be determined with board approval. Project: Connecting the East Bank

5. Application