The City of Annapolis is seeking community organizations and leaders to develop and expand activities throughout the summer and fall for youth with limited opportunities. They are especially interested in funding projects in low income neighborhoods run by community leaders.
Donor Name: City of Annapolis
State: Maryland
City: Annapolis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/05/2022
Size of the Grant: Up to $50,000.00
Details:
The City of Annapolis’ Office of Community Services’ (OCS) vision is to foster healthier, safer, empowered and thriving communities. In efforts to continue supporting and developing programs that will build community resilience and support systems for families, they are opening a new opportunity for funding for community based organizations to open, expand and/or enhance specialty programs that provide structured activities for youth with adult oversight at a physical location that develop physical, emotional, social, behavioral, and/or intellectual capacities for youth.
Specialty programs can include, but are not limited to: recreation, sports, arts, science and technology programs, youth development, learning & education, enrichment programs, crafts, life skill building, access to new opportunities, wellness projects, etc. Programs must be able to show how they are preventing adverse childhood experiences and providing access and opportunities for youth from the low-income families of Annapolis. Innovative programs and strategies are encouraged, and programs with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion will be prioritized.
Objectives
- To provide culturally competent programs that promote children’s development physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially;
- To provide environments for children to feel safe and empowered, learning to tackle challenges, and build self-confidence;
- To provide opportunity for socialization for children that have spent two years connecting virtually, at a distance or not at all, due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- To provide access to enrichment activities, and therefore decrease the opportunity gap for low-income children; and
- To provide a safe space for children from working families that cannot afford after-school or summer programming.
Funding Information
On June 10th, 2022, the City Council of Annapolis voted and approved an amendment to add $250,000.00 in funding to the Office of Community Services for childcare assistance programs for the 2023 fiscal year through one-time funds. This funding will be used to fund activities for youth in marginalized communities in efforts to increase access to quality programs and support for families with limited access to childcare services. OCS will fund up to $50,000.00 per grant proposal, and a minimum of five organizations with programs dedicated to supporting Annapolis youth. Organizations with successful evidence based programs, that can showcase work done within Annapolis communities, or that can bring in community members to the project proposal are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Office of Community Services will only fund programs presented by organizations with a 501(c)3 Status and/or businesses that will use awarded funding to provide scholarships to their program or to develop activities that will be provided at no cost to participants. They encourage and welcome applications from organizations working together with youth to develop programs by and for themselves, with the logistical and financial support of the applying organization.
- Grantees will be required to submit a mid- program and final report, as well as participate in three meetings with OCS staff.
For more information, visit City of Annapolis.
