This opportunity is intended to provide services directly to youth (16 to 24), youth-serving organizations and employers.
Donor Name: City of Flint
State: Michigan
City: Flint
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/27/2023
Size of the Grant: $500,000
Details:
Initiatives and activities should target youth who experienced disruption of education, work, or other programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with consideration for meeting the needs of those with disabilities, are BiPOC, live in low-income households or identify as LGBTQ+, through:
- Wrap-around support services, such as housing, childcare, etc.
- Support for human resources in developing policies and implementing training to be more inclusive of youth
- Provide incentives for hiring youth
- Subsidizing the costs of job training in certificate and other programs not traditionally covered by financial aid
- Paid internships
- Programs to support youth entrepreneurs
- Outreach to youth who have completed high school, but are otherwise unengaged
- Programs to connect high school youth to community-based employers toward meaningful employment
The COVID-19 pandemic erased much of the progress in lowering the number of Opportunity Youth, or those 16 to 24 who are not working, in school or in job training. Although all age groups experienced high rates of unemployment during COVID-19, youth lag behind others in rebounding. Youth who are caregivers, BiPOC, low-income or have disabilities have fared worse. Targeted support for these groups can help with employment, assist employers in filling positions and lead to improved economic recovery for this and future generations.
Funding Information
- Award ceiling for this opportunity: $500,000.
- The City of Flint reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to issue grant awards at values either higher or lower than the award ceiling.
- All federal, state, and local laws regarding competitive bidding, anti-competitive practices, and conflict of interest shall be applicable to this NOFO. The City does not guarantee that any contract will be awarded because of this NOFO. If a contract award is made but the contract is not executed, the City does not guarantee that the contract will be re-awarded.
- Grant funding is available for spending through December 31, 2026. Proposed projects must be completed by that date
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations interested in applying for a grant must meet the following criteria:
- Non-profit organization: must be an IRS tax exempt public not-for-profit (charitable organizations, trade associations, social clubs, etc.), in good standing, that serves residents within Flint.
- For-profit organization: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Business Filing and Certificate of Good Standing (current within the last 12 months).
- Faith-based organizations that receive grant proceeds, these requirements apply to goods, services, or accommodations offered generally to the public (e.g., a restaurant or thrift store).
- No outstanding tax liens, judgments, or is otherwise in default to the City of Flint, excluding 2021 property taxes.
- In good standing with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Criteria to receive funding for a project or program include:
- Applicant has articulated and demonstrated an appropriate use of the funding in accordance with the stated purpose of the ARPA guidance and City of Flint criteria.
- Applicant can reconcile, monitor, and report the use of federal funds associated with the COVID- 19 pandemic. Documentation will be required to show a relationship between the proposed expenses and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Applicant agrees to the accountability of accepting and using the ARPA funding with appropriate financial documentation and fiscal oversight.
- The project must be self-sustaining (i.e., it will not require additional resources from the City of Flint beyond this grant).
- The project must have an impact on the community, with focus on Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs), which are federally designated areas of high poverty and unemployment.
For more information, visit City of Flint.
