The City of Goleta is inviting applicants to apply for its grant program.
Donor Name: City of Goleta
State: California
City: Goleta
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/26/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Subject to funding availability, the City of Goleta may award grants up to $10,000 to civic services, community projects, and public services that are of benefit to the residents of the City of Goleta.
Eligible Services and Activities
- All services and activities must benefit Goleta residents.
- Services and activities must be sponsored by non-profit organizations or governmental agencies.
- Categories of services and activities eligible for grants include:
- Civic projects or services sponsored by Goleta community organizations
- Cultural activities (e.g. music, art, dance, recreation, etc.)
- Educational programs
- Special events
- Regional projects of benefit to Goleta residents
- Public services (e.g. senior services, youth programs, health services, homelessness services, etc.)
Application Requirements
Applications for a grant must be made electronically through the ZoomGrants program and include the following basic elements:
- Name and general purpose of the nonprofit or governmental agency sponsoring the proposed service or activity.
- Contact name and information for the grant application.
- Description of the project.
- Number of Goleta residents who would be served by the proposed service or activity.
- Proof of non-profit status.
- Two references who may be contacted regarding the proposed service or activity.
- If the activity is taking place at or within school grounds, application must state that permission and approval were received by the affected school.
Review Criteria
Applications will be reviewed and funding determined based on the below criteria:
- To what extent does the organization’s mission or the project/program/service meet a Strategic Plan or General Plan goal?
- To what extent will the grant funds be utilized for the benefit of the residents of the City of Goleta and will the program or project clearly be able to demonstrate that the services provided are of benefit to Goleta residents? Is the applicant located in Santa Barbara County? (e.g. consider how many Goleta residents will be served by the applicant)
- Is the amount of funding requested appropriate/reasonable for the project/program/service?
- To what extent does the project/program/service satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community?
- To what extent does the applicant or organization appear to be staffed and equipped to effectively carry out the project/program/service?
- Will the applicant’s program/project/event provide a service that the City does not or cannot provide?
- To what extent does the project or program further or advance the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals? Is it committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all participants?
For more information, visit City of Goleta.
