The steering committee for the Norristown Weed & Seed program is still accepting applications from consultants, governments, non-profits and other service providers who are interested in working with Weed & Seed to further the goals and objectives of the initiative. They have pushed the deadline for for people wishing to submit a proposal back to June 4.

Norristown Weed & Seed was successful in securing the remaining $27,000 in funding from the state sponsored program that was cut in 2011. That funding will pay for three programs – a parent-oriented support program, a police and youth forum and a capacity-building program for Weed & Seed committee members – and a site coordinator position.

According to The Times Herald, the breakdown for program funding includes:

• $11,000 for an "Eddie Eagle" component that would send police into schools to teach kids about gun safety.
• $3,600 for a parent support program called “Out of Harm’s Way” has a t.
• $3,000 for a "Police Youth Forum."
• $3,000 for a capacity building program for the Weed & Seed Steering Committee. 
• $3,000 for a Weed & Seed coordinator position.

Money awarded from the grant must be spent by Dec. 31, 2012.

Questions about the RFP should be directed to Norristown Weed & Seed Steering Committee Chair Rochelle Culbreath at rochelg@aol.com or to Norristown Municipal Council Member Marlon Millner at 610-731-7439.

You can download the full RFP in our PDF section.