Applications are open for the Town of Manchester American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Sustainability Grant Program.
Donor Name: Town of Manchester
State: Connecticut
Town: Manchester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/03/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $50,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
This competitive grant program is open to Manchester non-profit organizations to support eligible projects of up to 12 months in duration.
The scope of the ARPA funding is broad and includes supporting immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses, and addressing systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the unequal impact of the pandemic. This stimulus has the potential to provide an extraordinary opportunity to build the foundation for a more sustainable and resilient Manchester.
Grant Categories
- Resiliency & Equity
- Resiliency and Equity Grants (up to $50,000)
- Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to Manchester based non-profit organizations for one or more of the following: In awarding grants pursuant to this section, the Town shall consider community resiliency and equity.
- Sustainability
- Sustainability Grants ($5,000)
- Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to assist non-profit organizations located in Manchester with one or both of the following: Sustainability related improvements to utility systems, infrastructure, or landscaping. Instructional or educational programming that is focused on sustainability and provided to Manchester residents.
Uses of funds
Allowable expenses include direct personnel and non-personnel costs associated with project implementation as well as indirect or overhead costs not to exceed 25% of direct costs. Pre-award costs are not eligible for coverage under this award.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for funding:
- The benefits described in the application must be focused on residents and organizations in the Town of Manchester.
- The applicant must be a Manchester-based non-profit organization. Partnerships with entities outside of Manchester, CT may be utilized, however any awarded funds must be used to support or serve beneficiaries and/or communities within the Town of Manchester.
- Eligible entities may submit more than one proposal and/or participate in multiple proposals provided that the proposed projects are separate, and not supplemental to another submitted proposal.
- The grant application must be completed in its entirety and submitted by the deadline.
- The initiative or project must fulfill the requirements of one of the funding opportunities stated in the application.
- Projects must be completed and funds expended by December 31, 2024.
For more information, visit Town of Manchester.
