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ApplicationAPP-1042
ApplicantMaya Chen
Request$5,000
Appeal statusnot started
1. Review

Why your application was declined

Appeal by Sep 12, 2026
Decision issued Aug 28, 2026

Riverton Community Garden was not selected

Reviewers found only one of the two required attendance records.

PolicyCMG-2026.2Reviewed byHuman panel
Met

Applicant eligibility

The organization is based in the program area and is eligible to apply.

ELIGIBILITY1 record considered
Met

Budget feasibility

The amount requested and the listed costs meet the mini-grant rules.

BUDGET1 record considered
Not metAppealable

Local participation

The review included one qualifying attendance record. The program requires two.

PARTICIPATION1 record considered
2. Check

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Existing records only
2completed sessions
10+residents each
Two dated attendance records, one for each completed public planning session.

Each record must show that at least 10 residents attended.

Community garden proposal

Project scope, timeline, site permission, and volunteer plan.

Proposal · Aug 18, 2026 · Applicant upload
Not linked
Itemized project budget

Soil, lumber, accessibility improvements, tools, and workshop materials.

Budget · Aug 18, 2026 · Applicant upload
Not linked
Library support letter

Confirms meeting space and community outreach support.

Support letter · Aug 16, 2026 · Riverton East Library
Not linked
June 12 planning-session attendance Qualifies

Dated sign-in record for the first completed public session.

Attendance record · Jun 12, 2026 · Applicant upload
14 Considered
July 3 planning-session attendance Qualifies

Dated sign-in record for the second completed public session; uploaded but not linked during review.

Attendance record · Jul 3, 2026 · Applicant upload
18Not linked
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Application received

The CommonGround Mini Grants portal received the application.

Aug 18, 2026, 9:30 AM · system
Decision issued

The review panel marked the local-participation criterion as not met.

Aug 28, 2026, 2:00 PM · system
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