The City of Upper Arlington is seeking applications for its 2024 Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Upper Arlington
State: Ohio
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The City of Upper Arlington, with guidance from the Community Relations Committee, has established a small grant program to support community-based, innovative approaches to fulfilling the CRC Purpose, Mission, and Vision. UA has the talent, creativity, and commitment to become a national model in community relations. This program is designed to create opportunity spaces for new initiatives, and enhancements to existing community programs and events.
Goals
The Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program is soliciting proposals from qualified applicants which address one or more of the following goals:
- Information: Increase UA residents’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within UA and throughout Central Ohio.
- Identity: Increase the number, type, and quality of positive interactions by non-residents with the UA community.
- Inclusion: Increase the sense of belonging and inclusion of all UA citizens with special focus on nonmajority residents and those without pre-existing connections to UA.
Funding Information
Applications will be accepted for grants of up to $5,000 for one year. The City is not obligated to fund subsequent years. Agencies must apply for funding each year.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- Direct link to one or more of the three goals above
- Core program elements & activities – intentionally align with the CRC Mission and Purpose
- Impact – individual and community; sustainability
- Applicant Capabilities – nondiscriminatory and serving a public purpose
- Management/Fiscal/Fiduciary Accountability.
For more information, visit City of Upper Arlington.
