Another KILA Project

Each Year, KILA selects projects to “improve and enhanced KI”. For 2022, we selected two main projects. The first project is for the Community Park playground equipment. This will purchase & install a saucer swing and a solo swing as part of the phase 2 for the new playground. The successful & sold out KILA Raffle will allow for this purchase.

The second project was suggested by KILA members Mike & Donna Schuessler. This was to put 4 trash receptacles at the trailhead of Scheele Preserve, North Pond, East Quarry, and North Loop trail. The receptacles were installed in late July and are in use to keep litter off the trails and neatly and easily disposed of.

L to R: Donna & Mark Schuessler-KILA members, Drew Algase – KILA V.P., Tom Pieratt – Park Board Chairman

For 2023 projects, we request proposals for our support as follows:

KILA – Request for Support

The Kelleys Island Landowners Association (KILA), a 501.c.3 charitable organization, is interested in improving and enhancing Kelleys Island.  We ask that KI organizations or individuals with a specific project or initiative that will further this interest and wish for support from KILA, please submit a Request for Support to KILA.  This support may be financial and/or through efforts of our members and volunteers.

We have no formal “grant application process”, but do require a type-written request of no more than two pages (8 ½ x 11 paper; 11 pt. font size minimum) containing the following information:

  1. Requestor’s name and contact information
  2. Title of project
  3. Concise description of project including what is the project, who benefits from it, and how it “improves or enhances” KI.
  4. Approval or support by the Village of KI, if applicable (i.e. Mayor or Village Administrator) or property owner (e.g. park, preserve, school, etc.). 
  5. Type (financial and/or volunteerism) and amount of support requested.
  6. Any other information to help “sell” your proposal.

Please use this link for an on-line request form. You may fill it out on-line or print it and send via email or snail mail.

Requests for 2022 projects must be received by May 1, 2022.  Please send requests to info@kila.rocks or PO Box 22 Kelleys Island, OH 43438-0022.

Submissions received by the due date will be reviewed over the winter and considered by the board of directors at the May, 21 2022 BoD meeting.  Requestors may be asked to present their proposal at this meeting.

Selection criteria are:

  • Demonstration of Improvement or Enhancement of KI (audience benefitted, environmental impact, etc.)
  • Feasibility of implementation (necessary written approvals, zoning, public support)
  • Implementation effort for KILA volunteers (fund raising, acquisition and installation, project management, etc.)
  • Funding availability (usually proceeds from the Annual Raffle, other fundraising efforts, and direct donations)
  • Visibility of KILA’s contribution.