The City of Montgomery is seeking applications for the Service and Engagement Grant.
Donor Name: City of Montgomery
State: Ohio
City: Montgomery
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
This grant is open to all not-for-profit and local service organizations with innovative ideas and the skills necessary to execute creative community projects benefiting or engaging the citizens of Montgomery.
Applications that provide a beneficial service, project, or event that engages or improves Montgomery residents’ quality of life will be considered. Special consideration will be given to applications that promote community wellness, such as mental health, healthy eating, and healthy living.
Funding Information
A maximum of $2,500 may be awarded to any one applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible grantees are limited to those not-for-profit or civic organizations, educational organizations, neighborhood associations, or religious organizations serving the Montgomery community. Requests will not be considered from organizations that discriminate based on race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, or veteran status. The grant cannot fund commercial or charitable activities not directly of service within the City of Montgomery. Special consideration will be given to joint applications submitted by more than one group working together.
- Documentation is required that the requested amount of the grant be equally matched from other sources in either cash contributions or in-kind property or equipment contributions. The applicant should match the grant with investments of their funds, other donations or grants, or other in-kind donations, such as labor. Service hours are credited at $20 per hour. The contributing service work should be specifically described to be considered.
Guidelines
- All projects must be a creative effort to address an identified issue and build on assets in the community to improve conditions and enhance the quality of life in Montgomery.
- The project must have a clearly defined plan of action with measurable outcomes for success.
- Projects should encourage increased involvement of residents in neighborhood or community activities and build citizen leadership capacity.
- Those projects dedicated to community wellness will receive ten additional bonus points in the scoring process—community wellness projects, such as mental wellness, healthy eating, healthy living, and exercise.
- The group must agree to report on expenditures, lessons learned, photos, and stories to capture the project’s impact.
- The proposal must document how this project can be sustained without grant funding.
- Grantees are encouraged to publicize their project/activity to spread the word about this grant and the excellent work that they are doing for the community.
- The City of Montgomery will generally award grants for specific projects rather than operating costs.
For more information, visit City of Montgomery.
