The Public Service Program provides funding to local public service agencies that provide a direct benefit to the citizens of South Portland. The grant funds provide funding for operating expenses, equipment, and program materials for public service programs.
Donor Name: City of South Portland
State: Maine
City: Portland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/04/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
Goals and Priorities
- Public Facility Improvements- Improve accessibility and availability of public infrastructure– This goal will be supported through a range of improvements to community centers, senior centers, food panties, parks, playgrounds, and similar public buildings.
- Public Infrastructure Improvements-Improve the quality of public infrastructure that primarily serves low to moderate income families. This goal will be supported through improvements to and the creation of new sidewalks, storm drainage, road improvements, and utility improvements such as water and sewer lines.
- Affordable Housing-Promote activities that support affordable housing development and the rehabilitation of residential housing. This goal will be supported through land acquisition, installation of infrastructure, and home repair programs such as energy efficiency, weatherization, and handicap accessibility.
- Economic Development- Assist businesses through job creation programs- This goal will be supported through programs that assist businesses who are looking to expand and hire low to moderate income individuals.
- Public Services– Promote programs and activities that improve the quality of life for low and moderate income individuals. This goal will be supported through programs such as homeless prevention, elder services, transportation, domestic violence prevention, support for food pantries, child care, health care, care for City of South Portland Public Service Grant Program Application 2023-2024 persons with mental illness, addiction and developmental disabilities, youth recreation, English language learners, and similar social service programs.
- Community Planning-Promote long range planning for the benefit of the community as a whole. This goal will be supported through planning grants that aid in the identification of future CDBG and community development projects.
Project Objectives
- Creating Suitable Living Environments
- Providing Decent Affordable Housing
- Creating Economic Opportunities
Funding Information
- Maximum Grant Request – $25,000 for Public Service projects
- Minimum Grant Request – $5,000 for Public Service Projects
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities would include administration, operating costs, and program material expenses for childcare, health care, job training, recreation programs, educational programs, public safety services, fair housing, senior citizen services, homeless services, drug abuse counseling, and treatment.
In addition to meeting a National Objective, each project must be an Eligible Activity, including:
Social services, or public services, include but are not limited to job training, childcare, educational programs, senior services, food services, and homeless services.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications will only be accepted from non-profit organizations or City of South Portland departments.
For more information, visit City of South Portland.
