The City of Palm Desert annually invites outside agencies to apply for available funding to support charities that further Palm Desert programs and services and assist residents in need of support.
Donor Name: City of Palm Desert
State: California
City: Palm Desert
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This is a competitive grant process. All applications will be evaluated based on the merit of the program or project, and the alignment of the proposed use of funds with the City’s objectives and priorities.
- Primary consideration is given to recognized nonprofit organizations that directly benefit Palm Desert residents.
- Secondary consideration is given to recognized nonprofit organizations that indirectly affect the quality of life for the residents of Palm Desert.
- Preference is given to those applicants meeting health and human service needs of underserved populations.
Objectives
The City’s objectives for the program are:
- Protection and improvement of the living environment for the residents of Palm Desert.
- Assistance to low and moderate-income households and special population groups such as the elderly in meeting basic needs.
- Enabling residents to increase or improve his/her capacity to successfully handle issues over the long-term without continuing public assistance.
Priorities
Priority is given in the following order to programs, projects or services that:
- Address basic living conditions of the residents of Palm Desert, which include food and shelter.
- Improve an individual’s or household’s health, basic living conditions and capacity to be self-sufficient, which include health care and related transportation, seniors, children and youth services.
- Improve the livability of the community. While these requests may provide programs or services that are not of necessity, they do offer exposure to arts and culture, advocacy, historic places or events, animals, educational programs or services related to employment or job training, and other programs or services deemed necessary to support community groups and organizations.
Funding for certain events or activities that do not fall under the Special Programs umbrella may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and must be open to the public (e.g. public park, inclusive event.)
For more information, visit City of Palm Desert.
