The Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) invites eligible applicants to submit projects/programs that address strategies for Technical Skill Development and Employability.
Donor Name: Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
State: Indiana
County: Marion County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/22/2022
Size of the Grant:$250,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
IAAQLI is offering a grant funding opportunity to non-profit organizations to address the need for skills-based training and critical thinking to connect potential workers with challenging conditions to employment resources, skills, pathways, and exposure to new career options offering a high wage. In these unprecedented times of a global pandemic that has dramatically impacted employment opportunities for all workers, the already fragile relationship between the labor market and the African American community needs to be primed for a full recovery and disrupt the pre-pandemic status quo.
Funding Information
Under IAAQLI, NUL has committed $3,000,000 in funding for this strategy in grants of up to $250,000 for up to 3 years.
Eligible Applicants
Funding is restricted to organizations that are public charities described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). To be eligible for a grant award through this RFP, preference will be given to organizations that are African American-led and that is embedded in communities serving African American residents in Marion County, Indiana. In reviewing applications, preference will be given to organizations that include a plan for measurable milestones, outcome reporting, and collaborative project/program teams.
These organizations may apply independently or decide to collaborate with other organizations to deliver project/program activities. If applying with a collaborating organization or with a consortium of organizations, the applicant must include a letter(s) of support from those collaborators (signed by their authorized official) in the application. A letter of support should outline the collaborator’s roles and contributions in delivering the required project/program, experience, expertise, and knowledge. It is preferred that collaborating organizations are based in Indiana and preferably, reside in Indianapolis. Collaborating organizations may or may not be African American-led or not-for-profit.
To be eligible for consideration, organizations submitting proposals should have or demonstrate:
- Experienced staff or subcontractors to provide the services described in the proposal or demonstrated ability to acquire such staff.
- Experience in effectively performing similar types of services in the public or private sector.
- Ability to contract with NUL promptly for the delivery of services and the ability to fulfill contract requirements, including indemnification and insurance requirements.
- Satisfactory performance under a current or past contract with another organization for similar services, when executing existing and/or previous contracts.
- Relevant collaborations through MOUs, contracts, service agreements, etc.
For more information, visit Employment Grant.
