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6 Simple Steps Towards Making a BIG Difference
You’re ready to make a difference in your community. Follow the steps below to prepare for your Bee City USA application, to join the national network of communities committed to reversing pollinator declines.
Questions about the process? Fill out an interest form here.
Questions about the process? Fill out an interest form here.
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1. Complete the Application Form and Resolution Template
Review Bee City USA’s Resolution template and Application form (available below) with community stakeholders. If there is support to move forward, complete drafts of the application form and resolution. |
2. Assign Facilitation to a Local Government Body or Non-Profit Organization
Assign facilitation of the Bee City USA program to a (new or existing) committee. This committee may be based in local government or with a non-profit organization. It may be a newly formed subcommittee of an existing committee. Whatever its structure, it should be devoted to your community’s pollinator conservation agenda. |
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3. Designate a Local Government Department as a Sponsor
Designate a local government department as the Bee City USA program and committee sponsor and an employee from that department as the “liaison” with Bee City USA. |
4. Draft Your Bee City USA Resolution and Review with Bee City USA Headquarters
When both the resolution and application forms have been drafted, share your initial drafts with Bee City USA headquarters for feedback and final approval.
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5. Submit Application & Resolution to Local Government for Approval
Present your Bee City USA application and resolution to local government for formal approval and adoption. |
6. Finalize Your Bee City USA Designation by Submitting the Final Application, the Adopted Resolution, and Fee Payment
Email a scanned copy of the adopted resolution to beecityapplications@xerces.org and follow the instructions on the application for paying the fee. Bee City USA will notify the contacts indicated on the application of their designation and listing on the Bee City USA website, as well as instructions for publicizing the news and ongoing use of logo and responsibilities. |
Forms for Initial Applications
PDFs (For viewing only. Complete form above to apply.)
APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
Fee Based on Population:
Once Bee City USA has approved an application and received a scanned copy of the applicant's adopted Resolution, the application fee may be paid either by credit card or by check. To facilitate payment, here are a W9 and a generic invoice for Bee City USA initial application fees.
APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
Fee Based on Population:
- <9,999 ($100)
- 10,000 - 24,999 ($200)
- 25,000 - 49,999 ($300)
- 50,000 - 99,999 ($400)
- >100,000 ($500)
Once Bee City USA has approved an application and received a scanned copy of the applicant's adopted Resolution, the application fee may be paid either by credit card or by check. To facilitate payment, here are a W9 and a generic invoice for Bee City USA initial application fees.
- Payment by credit card. Please make payment via our secure payments page (button below). Choose the Bee City USA payment button, identify the size of the applicant city and associated fee, and enter the name of the applicant city in the text box.
- Payment by check. Checks should be made payable to The Xerces Society and mailed to: Attn: Bee City USA Applications, 628 NE Broadway, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97232. To facilitate processing, please include a printed copy of the completed first page of this application form with your check.
Questions?We’re here to help your community be the next Bee City USA affiliate! Please reach out should you have questions while completing the documentation, have concerns about how to approach your local government, or need anything else.
Please complete the interest form here to get in touch. |
