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Friendship City Program

Friendship City application

To be completed in English by the requesting organization.
2. Contact information *This question is required.
3. Rationale *This question is required.Upload a document that explains the rationale and focus of the requested Friendship City partnership.

Describe why a Friendship City partnership would be beneficial to the City of Vancouver and your local community or agency.

Outline the areas of mutual strength and interest for each of the participating partners. Limit this section to four pages. Items to include:
  • Names, title and affiliations of those who will be involved both in Vancouver and in the participating organization
  • Areas of mutual interest upon which the agreement will focus
  • Opportunities for new activities and potential outcomes
  • Benefits and measurable results that the City of Vancouver and the partner organization expect as a result of the partnership
  • How the partnership meets the criteria
Explain monetary and in-kind resources that may be necessary to conduct the activities of the Friendship City partnership, how they will be obtained, and from whom.

It is important to note that the City of Vancouver does not provide funding for Friendship City activities. All activities are to be fully funded by the local non profit.

If none, state “no funding required.”
5. Profile of the requesting partner organization *This question is required.Attach a brief profile (two pages or less) of the applying non-profit (in English), including background, location, nature, size, and relevant programs.

If available, include brochures or other written information.

Web information in English is fine for the latter part, if available; however it should be edited to address the specific nature of the proposed agreement.
6. Letters of supportAttach letters of local support (5 letters maximum) from the following but not limited to local businesses, government and non-governmental organizations, non-profits, Consulates, community leaders.

We reserve the right to request additional information from the applicant to evaluate the proposed Friendship City proposal with the program criteria.
Provide any additional information you would like to include with your application.
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