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Name of Your Organization:

Goodvibesinthepark

Overview of the Project - Please provide a brief description of the project.

Goodvibesinthepark (GVIP) was borne out of a necessity to create a safe space centering people of color during a very turbulent climate of inequality and racial reckoning in America, specifically on the human rights injustice of racism, public health disparities and inequities. The youth can, should and will play a pivotal role in creating this safe space and for them to do so, they must be empowered and equipped with a cross-section of skills and ability. 

After an open call,  selected youth will make up a group of Goodvibesinthepark Young Curators (GYC) who will be trained in developing, curating and implementing a gathering to mark Juneteenth through a day of intentional outdoor programming at Harlem’s St. Nicholas Park. 

In planning this gathering called Juneteenthinthepark which will take place on Saturday, June 19th,, GYC youth will learn skills such as: goal-setting, developing a step-by-step plan often required in programming, marketing, creating a run of show, talent booking, post-event evaluation and more, all of which must adhere to COVID 19 safety protocols (social distancing, mask wearing, sanitizer usage & any other guidance given by the city).  Expected gathering activities include guided meditation, performances by local musicians, a session focused on wellness and mental health, as well dance yoga, a workshop on how to become a social justice advocate, guest speakers, a Juneteenth historian and a live jazz soul band.

Which of the following issues does your project address?

1. Issue 1 - Addressing Mental Health
2. Issue 3 - Youth Advocacy Promotion

Youth Engagement - Please explain how you will engage youth in the planning and implementation of the project.

The Goodvibesinthepark Young Curators will be engaged in multiple ways in the planning of this project including but not limited to:

• Developing a list of activities, vet all potential speakers, meditation coaches and all aspects of the program to make sure it fits the stated goal of creating a safe, joyful & affirmative space to celebrate Juneteenth in Harlem.
• Along with an expert to provide guidance, Young Curators will develop 2 workshops - the first will be focused on teaching youth how to become advocates and the other on mental health & wellness support/ being a change-maker in a turbulent social climate.
• Selecting the materials and creating a Juneteenth themed bags with materials and resources geared towards health & wellness related materials to be distributed to attendees. The bag will consist of mental health, wellness and self-care materials, resources and tools for young people.

Budget - Your total project budget must equal $20,000 to be placed on the ballot for a youth vote. Please provide a brief description of what the funds would be used for to successfully implement your project. You will also need to download, fill in, and attach a full budget using this template.

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Timeline- Please describe the timeline for the implementation and completion of the project. All work for this project must be completed by June 30, 2021, which is the end of the city’s fiscal year and the deadline for the funds to be spent.

• March 15 - 25: Develop application and Open Call for Goodvibesinthepark Young Curators (GYC) 
• March 26 - April 6th: Evaluate applications and select applicants 
• April 7th - April 8th: Notify selected applicants
• April 15th - June 17th: GYC Virtual training and Juneteethinthepark planning
• June 19th: Juneteenthinthepark social distance gathering at St. Nicholas Park in Harlem

Project Activity Alignment - How does your project align with at least one of the following topics:

1. Leadership skills development: organizing & advocacy trainings
2. Stewardship of public spaces: public parks, transportation, etc.
3. Youth and student engagement
4. Civic education and advocacy
5. Community outreach involving residents that have been historically underrepresented in or underserved by city government and its processes

Goodvibesinthepark Young Curators (GYC) program prioritizes and centers youth as active participants in creating a needed safe space for people of color during the turbulent social climate that is even more pronounced lately to us a nation.. To that end, the GYC program has been developed to address and engage with all of the aforementioned topics. 

What is your organization's area of focus?

1. Advocacy and organizing
2. Arts and culture
3. Civic engagement
4. Health and medicine
5. Human rights
6. Justice related

Affirmations - Type \"YES\" below each statement to affirm that you are eligible to appear on the ballot for this process.

I confirm that my organization will be registered in the NYC Payee Information Portal and in PassPort, NYC’s online procurement system, in order to receive funding from the City of New York.

YES

I confirm that my organization is able to front the costs of implementing this project. Organizations will be paid based on deliverables. 

YES

Completion of Deliverables: I understand all deliverables must be completed by June 30th, 2021.

YES

I understand a condition of funding includes submission of a final report upon project completion, and participating in a debrief session with the CEC.

YES