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AGENCY REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM Indian River COUNTY FISCAL YEAR 201812019 A. Program Cover Page Agency: Indian River County Historical Society Contact Person: Ruth Stanbridge Title: County Historian Address: P.O. Box 2192 [2336 141' Ave] Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Website Address: irchistorical.org Program Title: History in Minis & Markers Telephone: 772-567-5363 Fax: above E -Mail: stanbr@aol.com APR 10 Zola I certify that information contained in this application accurately reflects the activities of this agent y and that the expenditures or portions thereof for which County funds are being requested are not reimbursed . b ny other source. Ruth Stanbridge Grant Writer Signature Print name and title Brief descriation of the Pro9_ram for which funding is requested: This grant request will allow the Historical Society to continue its series of 8 to 15 -minute mini historical documentaries. These historical shorts blend vintage photographs & personal interviews to highlight the historical & environmental resources and special places in Indian River County. These videos are viewed through several media sources including websites and Facebook.' Presently, there are seven videos in the Society's inventory with the latest release The Story of Jungle •Trail and the "trailer" on the Gifford Community. This proposal will provide funding for additional videos in this coming year. Amount requested: $24,000 Three additional historical markers are planned to celebrate centennials — 1) the 1918 pineapple plantation, Hallstrom Farmstead; the bridges at Royal Palm Pointe, part of the City of Vero Beach's Centennial Celebration - 2019; and the centennial in 2020 of Jungle Trail. A QR code will be developed to connect the historical markers to the appropriate mini -documentaries and a map of the location of the markers will be produced. Amount requested: $8,000 Amount requested from Indian River County for 201812019: $ 32,000 Total Proposed Program budget for 2018/2019: $ 32.000 Percent of total Program budget 100% Current Funding (2017/2018) $15,000 Dollar increase / (decrease) in request $17,000 Percent increase/ decrease in request % If request increased 5% or more, briefly explain why- The h The funding request for last year was reduced significantly so plans for the three Centennial celebrations (described above) were delayed. One-time additional funding will be needed if these Centennial plans can be completed.