In honor of ULI’s 75th Anniversary as a leader in the industry and the community, the ULI Foundation Annual Fund contributed $500,000 to the 75th Anniversary Urban Innovation Fund tosupport local ULI projects that recognize or launch innovative public private partnerships that advance the ULI mission.  The winners were announced at the ULI Fall Meeting in Los Angeles. District Councils and National Councils were awarded grants.

Note: This special one year program took the place of the traditional Community Action Grant Program for FY 2012.

 
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Chair and Staff of 30 District Councils, 2011 ULI Fall Meeting, Los Angeles

ULI National/District Councils.

• Grant requests should submit the 75th Anniversary Urban Innovation Fund Application electronically to Caroline Sullivan, Associate, Community Initiatives, at Caroline.Sullivan@ULI.org.
• The Community Action Grant Review Committee, composed of ULI Trustees, will announce the winner at the ULI Fall Meeting.

Stay tuned for the application date for the second round of grants. The winners will be announced at the 2012 ULI Fall Meeting in Denver. 

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1.  What are some project ideas?

These project ideas are offered to help stimulate ideas for projects that you and your district council might undertake. In all cases, there should be a strong ULI role in grant ideas.

• Develop and/or implement a community vision or growth plan 
• Offer a land use/development educational program for local ULI leadership, private and non-profit developers and/or elected officials 
• Organize regional/interjurisdictional cooperation projects
• Develop programs or studies related to infrastructure, sustainability and smart growth, urban revitalization, or other topics relevant to your community 
• Implement recommendations from a Technical Assistance Program (TAP) or Advisory Services Panel
• Examine vehicles for gap financing
• Look for opportunities that expand the “ULI brand” and public/private partnerships
• Fund a regional GIS database

2. Do I have to be a ULI member to apply?

Yes, only National/District Councils and individual ULI members, on behalf of nonprofit and government organizations, may apply for Community Action Grants. As stated above, individual members should contact their National/District Council to let them know of their application well in advance of the deadline.

3. How many applications can be submitted by a National/District Council?

There is no limit to the number of applications that can come from or through a single National/District Council, but National/District Council leadership must be notified of each application in advance of the application deadline and given the opportunity to comment.

4. What is the size of a typical grant?

CAG awards are generally limited to $25,000 or less.

5. How long after the awards are announced will the grants be distributed?

Grants will be made within approximately one month of the awards announcements.

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