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Home My WebLink AboutARPA Application - Oshkosh Pride1.Name of Project/Program:Oshkosh Pride 2.Organization Name:Hope Fridge (fiscal host:Open Collective Foundation) 3.Address:520 High Avenue,Oshkosh,WI 54901 4.Primary Contact Person:TJ Hobbs (they/them) 5.Title:Phone:(920)209-3656 6.E-mail:tj@hopefridge.com 7.Federal Tax Identification Number:81-4004928 8.DUNS number:123050316 Provide Mission Statement/Purpose: The mission of Oshkosh Pride is to: ●provide a safe,accessible,inclusive,and fun environment to build community ●positively impact LGBTQ+mental health and advance equity ●advocate for,celebrate,and be educated on Queer people Oshkosh Pride exists to advance equity,which is the stated purpose of the American Rescue Plan.A stronger Oshkosh Pride will create a stronger Oshkosh. Thank you for taking this opportunity to develop community partnerships and to invest in our LGBTQ+community. Funds Requested:$97,184 Total Project Cost:$104,537 Annual Organizational Budget:$6199 1.PROGRAM/PROJECT APPROACH a)Briefly describe the program/project you are requesting funds for. Oshkosh Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+community and its allies,hosted at the Leach Amphitheater.We provide performers,local resource tables,vendor booths,yard games,an affirming and accepting environment,and community building activities. b)Describe the need for your program/project. According to The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Mental Health for Wisconsin,44%of LGBTQ youth in Wisconsin seriously considered suicide in the past year, including 56%of transgender and nonbinary youth.15%of LGBTQ youth in Wisconsin attempted suicide in the part year,including 21%of transgender and non-binary youth. Research consistently finds that LGBTQ youth who live in accepting communities and feel high social support from family and friends report significantly lower rates of attempting suicide. Additionally,anti-LGBTQ hate crimes are on the rise,and we aim to help combat that statistic by building community connections,educating the public,changing hearts and minds towards respecting the LGBTQIA+community,and being visibly and authentically ourselves with pride. c)Identify any other organizations in Oshkosh that address this need. The Gibson Social Club has started hosting an annual Pride Party each June as a kick-off to Pride month.There is no other annual Pride celebration in the city of Oshkosh that we are aware of,other than the Gibson Pride Party and our Oshkosh Pride. d)Describe your level of collaboration with other agencies on this project. Oshkosh Pride collaborates with Christine Ann Center,Diverse and Resilient,Rainbow Alliance Advocacy,Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin,Miss Hmong Wisconsin Teen, Khob Li Cua Hmong Dance Academy,Fox Cities Roller Derby,and other local nonprofits to help share resources with our community. e)Is this a new,existing,or changed program? Oshkosh Pride is an existing and rapidly growing annual event.This will be our third year,and we’ve grown from celebrating Pride in a public park to moving our celebration to the Leach Amphitheater as it is safer and better designed to host large events.As we’ve grown, we’ve added resource tables,performances,and this year we are adding vendor booths to help support local small businesses. f)Specifically,what will you use ARPA funds for? ARPA funds will be used to purchase Bluetooth/hearing-aid compatible walkie talkies for event communication and security;upgrading our sound and lighting systems;reusable water bottles for attendees;and private security costs. g)Who will benefit and how? Oshkosh residents and our surrounding area will benefit.Our local Oshkosh economy will benefit as out-of-town visitors to Oshkosh Pride will contribute to our local economy by spending money in Oshkosh while they’re here for this annual event.The mental health and overall well-being of our attendees will improve as they are welcomed into this affirming event. h)How will you prevent the duplication of benefits to end users? ARPA funding is the only funding Oshkosh Pride will be applying for in 2024,so there is no chance of duplication of benefits to end users. i)How many individuals/families will be served by this program/project? The Leach Amphitheater has a capacity of 7,500 people.We’re currently serving hundreds of people each year,but we are on track to serve thousands of people annually. j)How will these funds help you respond to,or recover from COVID-19? COVID-19 exacerbated isolation and loneliness.Our event aims to combat that isolation and loneliness by providing affirmation and community.Oshkosh Pride exists to advance equity,which is the stated purpose of the American Rescue Plan. k)For existing programs: How many people were served during the last program year? During the last year,approximately 400 people were served. How many were from the City of Oshkosh? We don’t know -probably most of them,as this event is held in Oshkosh.We have not been selling tickets or collecting addresses or names,as this event is free to the public as a matter of accessibility. 1.If existing,describe measurable impact has the program achieved to date (with examples) Oshkosh Pride’s measurable impact is shown in how we’ve grown successfully from year to year and how we continue to grow.The feedback we receive on our event each year is overwhelmingly positive,which shows us that our impact is being felt in a positive way. 2.PROJECT OUTCOMES a)If this is a continuing activity,describe a measurable outcome of your previous year's work regardless of funding source. Last year,we were able to invest in BIPOC entertainers and the Hmong community in addition to the LGBTQ+community.The affirmation we provided to our LGBTQ+community at our event has been proven to help reduce feelings of suicidality for people in that group. b)Describe two anticipated measurable outcomes for your proposed project/program. We anticipate a reduction in LGBTQ+suicide and depression rates in the state of Wisconsin,of which Oshkosh is a part.We also anticipate increased attendees over last year’s event,which is good news for our local economy and all of the small businesses who will be having their tables set up at our event.Cities with successful and regular Pride events are cities that are growing and thriving! c)Describe (if applicable)how proposed use of funds may achieve sustainability objectives as described in the City’s Sustainability Plan. By providing guests with reusable water bottles,we will be eliminating our need for one-time use plastic water bottles as used in previous years. By investing in high-quality walkie-talkies,sound equipment,and lighting equipment,this eliminates the need to rent this equipment annually and/or to buy lesser quality versions that break down and need to be replaced sooner. d)Describe (if applicable)how project and proposed use of funds will benefit underrepresented or marginalized individuals/groups,and/or achieve objectives contained in the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan. These funds would be a direct investment in supporting and uplifting Oshkosh’s LGBTQ+community at a time when we are under direct attack by lawmakers and individuals who are taught to hate us,fear us,and commit violence against us. 3.DESCRIBE THE AGENCY'S AUDITING AND FISCAL CONTROLS a)Briefly describe your agency's fiscal oversight /internal controls to minimize opportunities for fraud,waste and mismanagement. We have the best fiscal oversight available and are completely transparent in our funding.All of our donations and expenses are public record at: opencollective.com/hope-fridge/projects/oshkosh-pride. b)How does your agency plan to segregate ARPA funds from other agency funds for purposes of identification,tracking,reporting and audit? We plan to segregate our ARPA funds by creating and depositing ARPA funding into a separate public project called “Oshkosh Pride ARPA funding.” 4.CONTINGENCY PLAN a)If your grant request is not fully funded,what adjustments are you prepared to make? If our grant request is not fully funded,we will operate our event without walkie-talkies; we will operate our event without upgrading our sound and lighting systems;we will provide disposable water bottles for our guests if we are unable to afford reusable ones;and we will fund our private security costs with donor funds. 5.PROJECT BUDGET BUDGET OVERVIEW /INCOME AND EXPENSES REVENUE SOURCE PROJECTIONS (All Estimated Funding for this Project/Program Proposed) ARPA Funding Other Government Grants -list:$97,184 OACF Funding:n/a OAUW Funding:n/a Donations/Other Fundraising:$6000 Internal/Self-Funding:$1353 Other –list:n/a TOTAL REVENUES $EXPENSES REGULAR OPERATING EXPENSES Project/Program Budget ($) Salaries/Benefits:none Volunteer staff:Event Director Kora Novy,Event Director Hollie Poupart,Kitchen Manager Lukas Shelton,Live Event AV Technician Jasper Blake,Live Event AV Technician Ember Nyx Otto,Event Advisor TJ Hobbs Occupancy Professional Fees/Contracted Services:$2000 payments to performers,$2500 private security costs,$525 venue rental Program/Office Materials:Motorola CLS1110 Two Way Radio 6 Pack w/multi-charger headsets - $1480 Marketing/Printing:$1000 Professional Development:n/a Supplies/Materials:n/a COVID RELATED EXPENSES Other –list:Reusable water bottles -$5000 Other –list:Audio equipment -$84338 Other -list:Lighting equipment -$7694 TOTAL EXPENSES:$104,537 Walkie Talkies: https://www.twowayradiocenter.com/motorola-cls1110-two-way-radio-6-pack-w-multi-charger-he adsets/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAibeuBhAAEiwAiXBoJOP7cGEzM7Yb7c1KNUzak7NpJ 4JUjABQasemR4f7NpHMahAv4fvA0hoCVxsQAvD_BwE&fbclid=IwAR2AuY_PdokoWl-uojuBaD EKzkyTVEntL4StLQNTmkR_cWpuvgf2qThVCYY $1409 x 1.05 =$1480 Preferred AV equipment bundle: https://www.idjnow.com/12-das-event-210a-line-array-speakers-package.html $61,937.40 x 1.05 =$65,035 Alternative AV bundle: https://www.idjnow.com/12-das-event-208a-line-array-speakers-package.html $54239.40 x 1.05 =$56,952 Lighting: Interface for control https://www.idjnow.com/chauvet-dj-xpress-512s-showxpress-interface-and-case.html $375.40 x 1.05 =$395 Lighting system: https://www.idjnow.com/2x-chauvet-dj-gigbar-move-with-wireless-and-case.html We’d want 2 sets for a total of 4 lighting trees,$1643.40 x 2 =$3286.80 x 1.05%=$3452 These are what we need to get reliable power service for the pa system at Leach Amphitheater. X1 https://www.lighttheatrics.com/lex-400-amp-3-phase-cam-type-splitter/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj wKCAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qOV5wrdiyi70qblwfh4TlPwzv_inS6DGQJw1O57IKiql9NhaoOuOcR oCUSQQAvD_BwE Distribution box to break up the 400 amp services into 4 100 amp connections,$4796.19 x 1.05%=$5036 X4 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1362114-REG/lex_products_db100a_a401520_box_1 00a_cam_pm.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A6879&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwK CAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qO69siZHHlo_AOuNm4ILodIHYbdaRy2p2yll453bAdGa6hev2RnxvxoC yEoQAvD_BwE 100 amp distribution box to break up the power into regular outlets,$2027.30 x 4 =$8109.20 x 1.05%=$8515 https://www.lighttheatrics.com/lex-400a-type-sc-cam-type-feeder-set-25/?gad_source=1&gclid= CjwKCAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qKZG4arwh-uUGNfOCEGufXZpUp9_KHH28Z5TSWq2luAUOLyt SJ2HOxoCIG4QAvD_BwE Power cable from 400 amp service box to distribution box,$1542.45 x 1.05%=$1620 4x https://www.lighttheatrics.com/lex-100a-5-wire-banded-cam-type-feeder-extension-50/?gad_sou rce=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qJnFsWKo7jY2GvezORX1xKpmwxWJLTL4HLS2Ma IOFcEXRap2VlYzlxoCkkMQAvD_BwE Power cables to go from the 400 amp distribution box to 100 amp distribution boxes,$983.71 x 4 =$3934.84 x 1.05 =$4132 Oshkosh Pride exists to advance equity,which is the stated purpose of the American Rescue Plan.A stronger Oshkosh Pride will create a stronger Oshkosh. Thank you for taking this opportunity to develop community partnerships and to invest in our LGBTQ+community. 4 Reasons why Pride Events matter,according to Amnesty International: 1.)People are still attacked because of their real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity 2.)Rights can never be taken for granted 3.)Prides contribute to changing hearts and minds 4.)Prides are empowering