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Anti -Poverty Initiative Program
Funding Request Form
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Person: Martina Spolini
Title: Executive Director
Phone number: 305-200-5711
Email Address: martina@rtmiami.org
Name of Person completing this form: Martina Spolini
Legal Name of Organization: Rebuilding Together Miami -Dade, Inc.
Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code): 3628 Grand Avenue, Miami, FL 33133
F E I N : 65-0424304
Executive Director of Organization: Martina Spolini
Executive Director email: martina@rtmiami.org
Executive Director Contact Phone Number: 201-936-6048
The organization is a registered and active State of Florida Corporation (select one):
For -profit organization
Not -for profit organization {501(3)(c)}
Local governmental unit
State governmental unit
171 Educational and academic institution
nCity of Miami department, office of elected official, agency or board
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City of Miami
Anti -Poverty Initiative Program
Funding Request Form
ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION
Organization History and Background Information:
For more than 30 years, Rebuilding Together Miami -Dade (RTMD) has been the only local organization providing no -cost home repairs
and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners in Miami -Dade County. Our work prevents displacement , preserves affordable
homeownership,and ensures safe and healthy housing for vulnerable residents. To date, RTMD has rehabilitated over 1,600 homes
and reinvested more than $22 million in value back into the community.
Is your program/project providing direct services to residents of the City of Miami? Yes ❑✓
Number of residents your entity will serve:
Frequency of Service:
Age Group Served:
100 moderate and extremely low-income residents
One time
All ages with focus on older adults
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Is your program/project impacting one of Miami's disadvantaged communities? Yes ✓❑ No IO Geographic Area
Served (specific to this project/program)
District Served (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Citywide) District 2
District 2 with focus on Little Bahamas neighborhood
Neighborhood/Community being served:
Program/Project Priority area (Select one):
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Educational Programs for children, youth and adults
Crime Prevention
Elderly meals, transportation, recreational and health/wellness related activities
At -risk youth or youth summer job programs
Transportation services and programs
Job development, retention and training programs
Homeless Services
Food Distribution
Essential supplies, during a State of Emergency, natural disaster, or economic crisis
City Department(s) for :
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City of Miami
Anti -Poverty Initiative Program - Funding Request Form
Safe at Home & Tree Trimming Program
Program/Project Title:
Project/Program Description:
Our Safe at Home & Tree Trimming Program addresses safety, health, and resiliency hazards in low-income, owner -occupied homes
using a 25-point assessment, with all repairs provided at no cost to homeowners. The program focuses on emergency repairs, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and drywall,
as well as tree trimming to prevent storm damage.These services help residents remain safe in their homes and reduce risks they cannot afford to address on their own.
With this program, we strengthen housing resilience, protect vulnerable residents, and reduce future disaster recovery costs across low-income communities.
Program Start Date: December 2025 Program End Date: December 2026
Please describe how this program/project and funding will alleviate poverty within the City of Miami?
The Safe at Home and Tree Trimming program serves Miami's most vulnerable low-income homeowners, many of whom are seniors on fixed incomes, residents with disabilities, or legacy families
struggling with the rising cost of living. By providing critical repairs and tree trimming at no cost, we remove the financial burden that often leads to unsafe living conditions, housing instability
and displacement. Our work helps families preserve equity, remain safely in their homes, and maintain expendable income for basic needs, thereby strengthening household stability
and breaking cycles of poverty within the City of Miami.
IMPACT AND PERFORMANCE:
Describe the overall expected outcomes and performance measures for this project/program. And, list
the supporting documentation that will be submitted with the Close Out Report:
This program will result in safer, healthier, and more resilient homes for low-income homeowners. Using our 25-point Safe and Healthy
Housing checklist developed to address the 8 principles of safe and healthy housing created by HUD, we will measure improvements in safety,
housing conditions, and financial stability. Expected outcomes include reduced hazards, lower utility costs, and increased homeowner well-being,
verified through pre- and post -assessments and homeowner surveys. At close-out, we will submit before -and -after photos, completed assessments,
homeowner testimonials,and a final summary of each scope of work and outcomes.
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City of Miami
Anti -Poverty Initiative Program - Funding Request Form
FUNDING REQUEST INFORMATION:
Amount Requested: $ 120,000.00
Explain how the City of Miami Anti -Poverty funding will be utilized:
Rebuilding Together Miami -Dade will utilize API funds to fully deliver critical repairs from start to finish. We will oversee the entire process including
home assessments, development of the repair scope, coordination and supervision of licensed and insured contractors in compliance with all building codes, and project closeout.
Funded activities will include first -come. first -served emergency health and safety repairs. tree trimming in partnership with a licensed arborist as part of our disaster preparedness efforts. and targeted beautification projects.
Itemize API funding related to expenditures below:
Personnel Salaries & Wages: $ 18,000.00
Personnel Benefits $
Space Rental: $
Utilities (Electricity, Phone, Internet): $
Supplies: $
Marketing: $ 2,000.00
Transportation (Participants): $
Meals (Participants): $
Professional Services (List each): Repairs/Tree Trimming: $100,000.00
Other (please describe):
Other (please describe):
Other (please describe):
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City of Miami
Anti -Poverty Initiative Program
Funding Request Form
To be completed by the Entity/Recipient
By signing below you agree to the guidelines and stipulate that the information provided on this form is
accurate and complete.
Completed by (Print & Sign):
Date: 10/20/2025
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Additional Comments:
All residents served with API funding will reside in the City of Miami District 2 & will meet the Miami -Dade County income limits.
An impact report with details of the provided repairs and copies of vendors' invoices will be submitted at the completion of the project.
To be completed by District Commissioner/Mayor's Office
Recommended for funding: Yes
Funding Recommendation:
Commission Meeting Date:
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