Provide Feedback/Propose a Project Idea
The West Central Partnership seeks ideas from all sources
relative to sustaining the region's communities, natural resource base economy and natural resources. It uses a "Letter of Inquire"
to bring items to the attention of the Board. While the West Central Partnership prefers to get involved in developing projects
early in the process, it will consider partnering on "Project Proposals" that are further along in the process.
The Board meets the 2nd Thursday of most months. Please submit your
proposal by the first of each month so the Board can review it. The
Executive Director will be in contact with you following the board
meeting.
Letter of Inquire
In a one to two page letter addressed to the West Central Partnership, include the following:
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Who you (Organization) are:
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Purpose of the organization:
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The issue/situation you want to address
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Ideas on addressing the issue/situation
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How the U of M could help
Since it's inception in 1999, the West
Central Partnership has funded/partnered on 70+ applied
research and education projects based on the three guiding
principles-active citizenship, sustainable development, and
University partnerships. The board's priority areas include: Community-based Renewable & Clean Energy, Local & Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Sustainble Built & Natural Resources; and Building Capacity in Citiznes and Communities. Please refer to the Projects page on details
of these focus areas and consider them as you develop a proposal.
Student Assistants
The West Central Regional Partnership partners with the Center for
Small Towns at University of Minnesota Morris on funding student assistants for community projects through the Connecting Community and Students program. To access this program for your
community project, contact Center for Small Towns at 320-589-6451 or
web site: www.centerforsmalltowns.org.
