# MWM CDBG 2026 Docs

## 2026 Pilot Proposal
2026 Farmington Youth Digital Wellness & Online Safety Pilot
RFP #26-166688 • City Council Presentation
STEAM Photography Academy, Safe Harbor Digital Citizenship, Mind & Heart Wellness System, and Diné Digital Wellness Initiative are programs of Four Corners Digital Safety & Education LLC, a New Mexico domestic limited liability company.
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## 5-Minute Presentation
5-Minute Presentation Summary
| Header | Time | Key Points |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CARD 1: OPENING | ~0:30 | Megan Kilpatrick, MWM Photography LLC, FCDSE. Mission: safer, healthier, more grounded online lives. |
| CARD 2: THE PILOT | ~1:00 | Small, surgical, high-impact. Educational, NOT clinical. Hands-on tools for kids. |
| CARD 3: THE GAP | ~1:00 | Not duplicating. Fills the digital wellness gap existing crisis partners don't address. |
| CARD 4: BUDGET | ~1:00 | Not starting from zero. Pre-existing IP. Low overhead, direct youth service. |
| CARD 5: SUSTAINABILITY | ~0:50 | Phase 1: Summer launch. Phase 2: Evaluation. Phase 3: Future partnerships. |
| CARD 6: THE ASK | ~0:40 | Respectfully ask for Council support of this pilot through the CDBG award. |

## Leave-Behind Summary
Leave-Behind Summary
MWM Photography LLC
This program is educational and non-clinical. Applicant and fiscal entity: MWM Photography LLC. Curriculum developed by Four Corners Digital Safety & Education LLC (common ownership).
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| Section Title | Content |
| --- | --- |
| WHAT THIS PILOT IS | A small, surgical, high-impact public service pilot serving **50 Farmington youth at $360 per child**. It combines creative media and photography with digital citizenship, online safety, healthy technology habits, and simple non-clinical wellness reflection tools. |
| THE GAP IT FILLS | Fills a clear gap not currently addressed: day-to-day digital wellness and online safety for kids and teens, delivered in a way that is creative, concrete, and easy for families to access. **100% city-limit residency verified; at least 51% low- and moderate-income (LMI) households.** |
| HOW THE $18,000 IS USED | Direct pilot delivery to Farmington LMI youth: instruction, participant materials, platform access, outreach, and evaluation. Administration is held at a **10% hard cap ($1,800)**, with the balance going straight to youth service. |
| SUSTAINABILITY | Three-phase plan: Launch (Summer 2026), Evaluate (Outcome data), and Sustain (Future partnerships). |

## Legal Ownership & Operations
Operated by Four Corners Digital Safety & Education LLC
Four Corners Digital Safety & Education LLC is a New Mexico domestic limited liability company formed to support creative media education, youth digital safety, family learning, and school/community program development across the Four Corners region and beyond. STEAM Photography Academy, Safe Harbor Digital Citizenship, Mind & Heart Wellness System, and Diné Digital Wellness Initiative operate as program brands under this legal entity.
This program is educational and non-clinical. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, treatment, crisis counseling, or medical/mental health care. Wellness activities are limited to age-appropriate reflection, healthy technology habits, creative expression, and emotional regulation education.

## Appendix: Vol 1 Narrative
2026 Farmington Youth Digital Wellness & Online Safety Pilot
A proposed 2026 Farmington CDBG public service pilot. This program is educational and non-clinical. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, treatment, crisis counseling, or medical/mental health care. Funding eligibility depends on the funder, district, agency, grant requirements, and current guidance — this page does not guarantee eligibility for any specific funding source.
2026 PILOT PROPOSAL
Digital Wellness & Online Safety
Youth Program Pilot • City of Farmington CDBG
A locally rooted, youth-centered pilot program giving Farmington kids practical tools to stay safer online.
| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Grant Request | $18,000 |
| Target Audience | LMI Youth |
| Overhead | Minimal |
| Status | Pilot Stage |
URGENT: Submit proposal exception analysis in IonWave prior to CDBG deadline.
Cover Letter & Executive Summary
My name is Megan Kilpatrick, and I am the owner of MWM Photography LLC and founder of the Safe Harbor curriculum and the Four Corners Digital Wellness & Safety Collective.

I am submitting this proposal as a one-woman, locally rooted provider with a very specific mission: to give Farmington youth practical, developmentally appropriate tools to stay safer, healthier, and more grounded in their online lives.

STEAM Photography Academy / Four Corners Digital Safety & Education is currently building a 2026 pilot pathway for New Mexico schools, youth programs, families, and community partners. The proposed program combines creative media, photography, digital citizenship, online safety, healthy technology habits, and non-clinical wellness reflection tools. The program has not yet completed paid district contracts or large-scale school implementation. Grant funding and community partnerships would support pilot launch, materials, outreach, instruction, evaluation, and feedback collection.

As a single-member LLC with no employees, I can spin up a focused pilot quickly, adapt the curriculum in real time based on what Farmington youth are actually experiencing online, and keep overhead extremely low.

**Current Program Stage:** This proposal requests support for a 2026 pilot launch. The program has a developed instructional framework and pilot implementation plan, but it has not yet completed paid district contracts, institutional licensing, or large-scale school deployment. The pilot will generate the first formal outcome documentation, participant feedback, and implementation data for future improvement and sustainability planning.

**Non-Clinical Scope:** This program is educational and non-clinical. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, treatment, crisis counseling, or medical/mental health care. Wellness activities are limited to age-appropriate reflection, healthy technology habits, creative expression, and emotional regulation education.
| Label | To | CC | Subject | Body |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OFFICIAL TRANSMITTAL | City of Farmington Community Development Department | Review Committee | 2026 CDBG Public Service Grant | This proposal is intentionally structured as a small, surgical, high-impact pilot. It is easy to monitor, easy to evaluate, and easy for the City to talk about: a modern, youth-centered program that meets kids where they actually are — on their devices — while reinforcing the work of schools, parents, and existing service providers.  STEAM Photography Academy / Four Corners Digital Safety & Education is currently building a 2026 pilot pathway for New Mexico schools, youth programs, families, and community partners. The proposed program combines creative media, photography, digital citizenship, online safety, healthy technology habits, and non-clinical wellness reflection tools. The program has not yet completed paid district contracts or large-scale school implementation. Grant funding and community partnerships would support pilot launch, materials, outreach, instruction, evaluation, and feedback collection.  Funding eligibility depends on the funder, district, agency, grant requirements, final use of funds, and current guidance. This document does not guarantee eligibility for any specific funding source. |
The Core Curriculum
Pre-existing Intellectual Property
I have developed the core instructional framework for this curriculum through my Little Lenses / STEAM Photography Academy and Safe Harbor Digital Citizenship content. This grant would allow me to pilot it specifically as a public service for low- and moderate-income families. The program is not starting from scratch — but grant funds support final materials preparation, delivery, outreach, evaluation, and documentation rather than foundational development.

SUB-RECIPIENT brings to this program substantial pre-existing intellectual property, including but not limited to: the Little Lenses Learning Academy / STEAM Photography Academy curriculum framework, Safe Harbor Digital Citizenship content, Mind & Heart Wellness Hub materials, photography and creative media lesson plans, workbooks, branded participant resources, and associated trademarks and copyrights.

**Note:** Pilot-ready curriculum materials and instructional pathways are being finalized for 2026 implementation. Requested funds are focused on pilot delivery, participant access, outreach, evaluation, and compliance documentation — not foundational curriculum creation.

**Funding Disclaimer:** Funding eligibility depends on the funder, district, agency, grant requirements, final use of funds, and current guidance. This document does not guarantee eligibility for any specific funding source.
| Title | Script |
| --- | --- |
| THE ELEVATOR PITCH | I recognize that many of the organizations the City has funded in prior years are long-established nonprofits doing critical work in housing, crisis response, and basic needs. I am not trying to duplicate or compete with those services. Instead, this project is designed to fill a clear gap they do not currently address: day-to-day digital wellness and online safety for kids and teens, delivered in a way that is hands-on, creative, and easy for families to access.  This program is educational and non-clinical. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, treatment, crisis counseling, or medical/mental health care. Wellness activities are limited to age-appropriate reflection, healthy technology habits, creative expression, and emotional regulation education. |
Sustainability Plan
Post-Pilot Expansion Strategy
The funds requested go directly into pilot delivery, participant support, and measurable outcomes, rather than the administrative layers of a large organization. This clarification preserves SUB-RECIPIENT's ability to pursue future school and community partnership options following the pilot period, which is part of the documented sustainability plan presented in this proposal.

Long-term sustainability may include school and community partnerships, family-paid cohorts, fee-for-service workshops, approved education contracts, and future grants — after the pilot produces documented outcomes. MWM Photography LLC remains the applicant, contracting entity, fiscal entity, and responsible party for this CDBG application and any resulting agreement unless and until the City of Farmington provides written approval for any assignment, amendment, administrative transition, or contracting change.
| Phase | Milestone | Outcome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phase 1 | Summer Pilot Launch | Direct service to Farmington LMI youth. |
| Phase 2 | Evaluation & Reporting | Gather formal outcome data, participant feedback, and implementation learnings. |
| Phase 3 | Future Partnership Development | Potential school/community contracts after pilot outcomes are documented. |

## Appendix: Vol 2 Capacity
CATEGORY 2
Capacity & Operations
MWM Photography LLC Structure
How a single-member locally rooted LLC is structured to deliver public service safely and efficiently.
| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Woman Owned | 100% |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Employees | 0 |
| Member | 1 |
Verify SAM.gov registration is active prior to award.
Organizational Structure
Single-Member Efficiency
MWM Photography LLC is a single-member limited liability company operating under the trade name Four Corners Digital Wellness & Safety Collective. Megan Kilpatrick serves as the sole owner and authorized representative.

Operating without employees or administrative overhead allows the organization to be nimble, dedicating 100% of awarded funds directly to program delivery and participant supplies rather than salaries or office leases.

MWM Photography LLC remains the applicant, contracting entity, fiscal entity, and responsible party for this CDBG application and any resulting agreement unless and until the City of Farmington provides written approval for any assignment, amendment, administrative transition, or contracting change.
Experience & Capability
With over twenty years of marketing, photography, and instructional design experience, the applicant brings substantial expertise in curriculum development, public speaking, and digital citizenship. The STEAM Photography Academy framework is being developed for 2026 pilot implementation, with upcoming community programming including the Farmington Public Library providing an early-stage proof-of-concept.

Informal conversations with parents, educators, and community contacts suggest local interest in accessible youth digital safety and creative media programming. Formal demand, satisfaction, and outcome data will be collected during the pilot. This program has not yet completed paid district contracts, large-scale school implementation, or institutional licensing.
| Focus Area | Capability |
| --- | --- |
| Curriculum Design | Full ownership of Little Lenses & Safe Harbor IP — core framework already developed |
| Financial Tracking | Reimbursement-ready accounting structures with separated fund buckets |
| Community Outreach | Established local networks and upcoming Farmington Public Library programming |
Funding Strategy
| Title | Script |
| --- | --- |
| BLENDED FUNDING APPROACH | I am actively pursuing a blended funding strategy to launch and sustain the program responsibly. Each funding source is assigned to a separate portion of the project budget to avoid duplication. Any grant funds awarded will be tracked separately and used only for eligible, non-overlapping expenses according to that funder's rules.  Potential future school funding sources may include local district budgets, out-of-school-time funds, Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment, digital citizenship/digital equity initiatives, CTE enrichment, community foundation grants, and family-paid cohorts. Eligibility for any specific funding source depends on the buyer, grantor, final scope of work, and current funding guidance — and is not guaranteed by this proposal. |
| Label | To | CC | Subject | Body |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INTERNAL MEMO | MWM Photography LLC | File | Amber Grant vs CDBG Allocations | Bucket 1: Amber Grant ($10k) — curriculum and student workbook finalization, pilot program supplies and student kits, website and enrollment improvements, short video lessons and demo content, parent digital wellness toolkit, school and community outreach materials, evaluation and reporting tools, scholarship and reduced-cost seats.  Bucket 2: CDBG ($18k) — used strictly for direct public service delivery, instructor time, LMI participant supplies, and outreach. These two funding sources are tracked separately with zero overlap.  Funding eligibility depends on the funder, district, agency, grant requirements, final use of funds, and current guidance. This document does not guarantee eligibility for any specific funding source. |

## Appendix: Vol 3 Budget
CATEGORY 3
Budget & Timeline
Financial Plan & Milestones
Clear, separated, non-overlapping funding paths for the Digital Wellness 2026 Pilot.
| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Amber Grant | $10,000 |
| CDBG Service | $18,000 |
| Liability Coverage | $1M |
| Admin Cap | ≤10% |
Verify Payment Structure (Reimbursement vs Advance) prior to execution.
CDBG Line Items
The CDBG request totals $18,000. These funds are dedicated entirely to public service delivery, instructor time, printing for enrolled participants, and outreach to eligible LMI families. Administrative costs are capped at exactly 10% per CDBG requirements. By separating these costs from curriculum preparation, we ensure zero overlap with other funding sources.

The core instructional framework has already been developed; requested funds are focused on final materials preparation, pilot delivery, participant access, outreach, evaluation, and compliance documentation — not foundational curriculum creation.
| Category | Cost | Justification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instructor Time | $12,000 | Direct delivery of STEAM/Safe Harbor sessions to LMI participants |
| Participant Supplies | $4,200 | Cameras, project materials for LMI youth (at least 51% documented LMI benefit) |
| Admin & Insurance | $1,800 | General Liability + SAM coverage, outreach — capped at 10% per CDBG rules |
Amber Grant Allocation
| Label | To | CC | Subject | Body |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AMBER GRANT BUDGET | Review Committee | WomensNet | Use of Funds ($10k) — Separated from CDBG | $2,000 — Curriculum and student workbook finalization. $1,500 — Pilot program supplies and student kits. $1,250 — Website and enrollment improvements. $1,250 — Short video lessons and demo content. $1,000 — Parent digital wellness toolkit. $1,000 — School and community outreach materials. $1,000 — Evaluation and reporting tools. $1,000 — Scholarship and reduced-cost seats.  Note: These funds are tracked separately from CDBG funds. There is zero overlap between the two funding buckets. |
Insurance & Risk Mitigation
While the draft agreement requires $1M general liability, for a youth program, Sexual Abuse and Molestation (SAM) coverage is also required internally by MWM Photography LLC before commencement. Quotes are being secured from standard youth-program providers (Markel, Church Mutual, Philadelphia) and will be active prior to contract execution.

Student Privacy & Data-Minimization: The program is designed to limit unnecessary student data collection wherever possible. For school or partner implementations, final access procedures, parent permission, student image use, data-sharing, and privacy expectations will be confirmed with the school or partner before implementation. No identifiable student photos, names, or work samples will be used publicly without appropriate written permission. This program is designed to support school privacy expectations, but it does not claim formal FERPA, COPPA, HIPAA, state, or federal certification unless separately documented in writing.

Non-Clinical Scope: This program is educational and non-clinical. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, treatment, crisis counseling, or medical/mental health care. Wellness activities are limited to age-appropriate reflection, healthy technology habits, creative expression, and emotional regulation education.

Funding Disclaimer: Funding eligibility depends on the funder, district, agency, grant requirements, final use of funds, and current guidance. Potential school funding pathways may include local district budgets, Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment, digital citizenship/digital equity initiatives, CTE enrichment, out-of-school-time funds, community foundation grants, family-paid cohorts, and approved education contracts when the final scope of work fits the funding rules. This document does not guarantee eligibility for any specific funding source.

## Appendix: Vol 4 Exhibits
CATEGORY 4
Contract Exceptions
Exhibits & Clarifications
Good-faith clarifications regarding IP protection and single-member LLC structures.
| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Exceptions | 7 |
| Protection | IP |
| Audits | Clear |
| Status | Filed |
Exception text must be pasted in IonWave under 4000 characters.
IonWave Exception Submission
| Title | Script |
| --- | --- |
| IONWAVE PASTED TEXT | SUB-RECIPIENT submits the following good-faith clarifications, recognizing this is a small public service grant ($18,000) and SUB-RECIPIENT is a single-member LLC with no employees or subcontractors.   1. Article 20 (Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material): Requests clarification that the royalty-free license to CITY applies only to materials newly developed with CDBG funds during the grant term, and does NOT extend to SUB-RECIPIENT’s pre-existing intellectual property, including the Little Lenses Learning Academy / STEAM Photography Academy curriculum... |
Detailed Exception Breakdown
| Article | Topic | Justification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Article 20 | Intellectual Property | Protects ability to license Little Lenses, Safe Harbor to school districts later. Compliant with 2 CFR 200.315. |
| Article 14.A & 15.A | Workers' Comp | NM Workers' Comp Act exempts single-member LLCs with 0 employees. |
| Article 14.D | Personnel Policies | No board-adopted manual exists due to 0 employees. Adhering to state/federal laws. |
| Article 19.B | Audit Requirements | Expended $0 Federal funds in FY25. Not subject to Single Audit. |
| Article 22 | Assignment | Permits assignment to Four Corners Digital Safety & Education LLC upon City approval. |
Entity Documents
Certificate of Good Standing and EIN Letter are included in the Exhibits folder as required. SAM.gov registration verification will align with MWM Photography LLC as the applicant, contracting entity, and fiscal entity. Any future successor entity assignment requires prior written approval from the City of Farmington.

MWM Photography LLC remains the responsible party for this CDBG application and any resulting agreement unless and until the City of Farmington provides written approval for any assignment, amendment, administrative transition, or contracting change.

Formal applicant documentation is provided directly to authorized grant reviewers or partners upon request.

## Appendix: Vol 5 Impact
CATEGORY 5
Community Impact
Letters of Support & Sustainability
Demonstrating the local backing and honest 2026 pilot vision of the Digital Wellness Initiative.
| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Support Letters | 2 |
| Community Ties | Strong |
| Future Revenue | Proposed |
| Pilot Stage | 2026 |
Verify all letters of support are signed and uploaded prior to submission.
Letters of Support
| Label | To | CC | Subject | Body |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LETTER OF SUPPORT — LAW ENFORCEMENT & EDUCATOR | City of Farmington Community Development | Digital Wellness Initiative | Support for 2026 Digital Wellness Pilot | I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed Digital Wellness & Online Safety Youth Program. Many youth — especially those in low- and moderate-income households — spend significant time online without structured guidance in digital safety, privacy awareness, or responsible technology use.  This proposed program directly addresses those needs by providing structured instruction in digital safety, healthy technology habits, and creative digital skills through an engaging, youth-centered approach. I support this initiative as a 2026 pilot program and look forward to seeing its outcomes documented for future community use. |
| Source | Perspective | Key Quote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rachel DiScenza | Law Enforcement Officer | Combines hands-on photography with practical education in online responsibility. |
| Shanda | Local Educator | Crucial tools for students to navigate a screen-heavy world safely. |
Long-Term Sustainability
The Digital Wellness Initiative is designed so that it is not dependent on continuous CDBG funding. The 2026 pilot program will allow for curriculum refinement and formal data collection. The resulting evaluation will be used to pursue potential future school and community partnerships, independent foundation grants, and family-paid cohort options — creating a path toward a self-sustaining model that could continue serving the community without ongoing municipal subsidies.

Long-term sustainability options may be pursued after pilot outcomes are documented. Future school and community partnership opportunities are proposed, not confirmed. Potential future funding pathways may include local district budgets, Title IV-A, digital citizenship/digital equity initiatives, CTE enrichment, community foundation grants, family-paid cohorts, and approved education contracts — eligibility depends on each funder, agency, and final scope of work and is not guaranteed by this proposal.

MWM Photography LLC remains the responsible party for this application and any resulting agreement unless and until the City approves any change in writing.
Conclusion
| Title | Script |
| --- | --- |
| FINAL CLOSING THOUGHTS | I understand that awarding CDBG funds requires the City to balance many urgent needs. My hope is that this proposal offers you a complementary option: a small, tightly scoped 2026 pilot that addresses a modern risk factor for our kids, fits comfortably within the CDBG public service framework, and leverages the flexibility and focus of a single local founder who is deeply invested in this community.  The strongest version of this proposal is not 'we already did all this.' The strongest version is: this is a new, local, New Mexico-built pilot seeking CDBG support to launch responsibly, document real outcomes, and improve access for youth and families.  This program is educational and non-clinical. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, treatment, crisis counseling, or medical/mental health care. |