The City of Takoma Park is currently accepting applications for its 2023 Community Quality of Life Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Takoma Park
State: Maryland
City: Takoma Park
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/11/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $10,000
Grant Duration: 12 Months
Details:
Purpose
The City of Takoma Park’s Community Quality of Life Grants Program provides financial support for specific programs, projects, and events that improve the quality of life for city residents by providing greater access and opportunities for participation in the arts and sciences.
The primary focus of the proposal is to provide a benefit to individuals and households with low and moderate incomes.
Funding Information
- The City of Takoma Park Community Quality of Life Grants ranges from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000.
- Applicants are limited to one grant award per 12-month funding cycle. For next year’s cycle, all funded projects must be completed between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.
Targeted Beneficiaries
The primary focus of the proposal is to provide a benefit to individuals and households with low and moderate incomes, defined as 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Specifically, at least 51% of participants must meet this income requirement, and at least 75% of the participants must be residents of the City of Takoma Park.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include:
- Arts and Humanities (A&H) programs, projects, and events;
- Science, Technology Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs, projects, and events.
Eligibility Criteria
Funding is available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and 501(c)(6) business associations. The use of a fiscal agent is permitted for those organizations that have applied for but have not yet secured their 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS. Individuals and for-profit enterprises are not eligible for funding.
For more information, visit Community Quality of Life Grant.
