The City of Annapolis is accepting applications for its Children and Families Success Grant.
Donor Name: City of Annapolis
State: Maryland
City: Annapolis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/09/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The City of Annapolis’ Office of Community Services’ (OCS) vision is to foster healthier, safer, empowered and thriving communities. In efforts to continue supporting and developing programs that will build community resilience and support systems for families, they are opening a new opportunity for funding for community based organizations to open, expand and/or enhance child care programs that provide structured activities for youth with adult oversight at a physical location within Annapolis that develop physical, emotional, social, behavioral, and/or intellectual capacities for youth.
Specialty programs can include, but are not limited to: recreation, sports, arts, science and technology programs, youth development, learning & education, enrichment programs, crafts, life skill building, access to new opportunities, wellness projects, etc. Programs must be able to show how they are preventing adverse childhood experiences and providing access and opportunities for youth from the low-income families of Annapolis. Innovative programs and strategies are encouraged, and programs with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion will be prioritized.
Objectives
- To provide culturally competent programs that promote children’s development physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially;
- To provide environments for children to feel safe and empowered, learning to tackle challenges, and build self-confidence;
- To provide opportunity for socialization for children that have spent two years connecting virtually, at a distance or not at all, due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- To provide access to enrichment activities, and therefore decrease the opportunity gap for low-income children; and
- To provide a safe space for children from working families that cannot afford after-school or summer programming.
Funding Information
- OCS will fund up to $20,000.00 per grant proposal, and a minimum of five organizations with programs dedicated to supporting Annapolis youth. Organizations that can showcase work done within Annapolis communities and that accept Maryland Child Care subsidy program participants are encouraged to apply.
- This funding is not intended to cover organization’s operational expenses beyond what is necessary for the successful implementation of the project proposed and its evaluation.
Funding Period
Fiscal Year 2024: July 2023 – June 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Office of Community Services will only fund programs presented by organizations with a 501(c)3 Status and/or businesses that will use awarded funding to provide scholarships to their program or to develop activities that will be provided at no cost to participants. They encourage and welcome applications from organizations working together with youth to develop programs by and for themselves, with the logistical and financial support of the applying organization.
- Grantees will be required to submit a mid- program and final report, as well as participate in three meetings with OCS staff.
For more information, visit City of Annapolis.
