Bend Sustainability Fund Community Ballot

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Submit your ballot to help direct additional funding from the Bend Sustainability Fund!
The top two organizations with the most votes will each receive an additional $1,000, ensuring that community-supported projects get the funding they need.
Bonus: One participant will be randomly selected to choose an organization from the ballot to receive an additional $500!

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E-MailOptional, but required if you’d like a chance to select an organization for the additional $500 gift.

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Pick Your Top 2 Community Projects* This field is required.Select the two community projects you’d most like to see receive funding. The top two projects with the most votes will each receive a $1,000 gift. Your vote helps support initiatives that make a difference! Learn more about the projects here: https://sustainability.visitbend.com/projects/#year=FY2025

Old Mill: EV Charging Station, This project will support the installation of four, level 2 EV charging stations to meet the growing demand for EV charging while encouraging visitors to engage with Old Mill District amenities.

Bend Pickleball Club: Pickleball Court Light, This project will support the construction and lighting for eight new pickleball courts at Pine Nursery Park, bringing the total number of lighted courts to 16 for nighttime play.

Deschutes Trails Coalition: Cultus + Paulina Lakes - Permanent Docks, This project will support the installation of two new, permanent docks at Cultus Lake and Paulina Lake, improving access for all users, extending the season, and enhancing riparian areas.

Nature Connect Central Oregon: Skyliner Lodge Roof Enhancement, This project will support the roof replacement for Skyliner Lodge, a community asset that supports tourism by hosting weddings and other events to maintain and grow existing use.

Central Oregon Trail Alliance: Wanoga Mountain Bike Hub Development, This project will go to developing a comprehensive mountain bike hub at Wanoga Sno-Park, addressing the needs of a diverse population of mountain bikers.

Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste: Event Solutions, This project will provide recycling and waste reduction opportunities at Bend events.

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