Proposed Scope of Work:

The Advisory Council has participated in the grant wordage, whole heatedly agree with the grant concept, and will do everything possible to support the successful completion of the grant and subsequent implementation and coordination with grant's hired director and Team. We can not stress enough how important the approval of the grant is, to our community's struggle toward survival.
The following is an very brief outline (all the details are removed). The final version was finalized (with pictures) and released for Grant consideration. Response expected June/July 2007.

"Community Action Team—A CATalyst for Change"

Background

Reduced Timber and Fishing Industries in the 1990s

The remoteness of the Northwest Coast communities

Impact on inventory and service deliveries

Lack of technology infrastructure

The area has many strengths that include:

Natural resources and environmental aesthetics
Varied outdoor activities
Community involvement in all aspects of daily activities
Affordable housing
Growing hospitality/tourism industry
Citizens who are independent, resilient, and self-reliant

The area has some weaknesses that include:

Drug problems
Lack of basic services (grocery, pharmacy, bank)
The need for activities for youth

What they would like to see in the future:

Basic retail services met
Local family/youth entertainment
Clean, attractive downtown
Business start up incentives
Incorporation

Motivated Community Members

Partnerships and Local Projects

Budget Narrative

Regional Economic Development Alignment
This project is also in direct alignment with the "Clallam County Connected Community Principles" as stated in the 2003-07 Clallam netWorks Economic Development Council’s Strategic Plan as adopted by the Board of Directors (see attached Board of Directors Roster):

Education

Ensure that the region maintains a qualified workforce by developing a community that embraces change and has access to high quality life-long education.

Jobs

Leverage community resources in the creation of a diverse set of new job opportunities in sustainable, identified, industry clusters; raise the average wage in Clallam County.

Access

Make sure one’s zip code does not limit one’s access to government services, business, healthcare or education opportunities, thus saving time and money and improving service availability and quality.

Entrepreneurship

Become a community of creative solutions where government, education and business recognize, appreciate and adopt an entrepreneurial spirit.

Community Development

Facilitate community projects and practices to promote collaborative behavior, connectivity, and changed spending, investing and budgeting.

Conclusion

This project has the potential for several successful outcomes. First, the funding will allow the community the ability to leverage current local efforts with an on-the-ground staff person. Economic and community sustainability will take place through training, community empowerment, and a collaborative focus developed in the project strategic plan process. It is apparent that increased employment and business opportunities will occur both within the project timeline and as part of future business recruitment. Finally, Clallam Bay/Sekiu will be a viable partner in the future success of regional projects and for other rural communities facing the same economic and community challenges and opportunities.