The City of Excelsior Springs accepts proposals for its Project Grant to support community-based projects for new and developing organizations as well as established organizations that work on a project basis, and support organizations undertaking a special, one-time initiative.
Donor Name: City of Excelsior Springs
State: Missouri
City: Excelsior Springs
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2022
Details:
Objective
To encourage projects that contribute to community life of the City of Excelsior Springs.
The proposed projects must assist the City accomplish strategic goals listed below.
- Downtown Development – maintain role as the city’s image center and core of civic life. Economic any physical development initiatives will combine to conserve and enhance this unique district.
- Economic Development – promote and encourage economic development activities that capitalize on community assets, support the needs of present and future residents, and strive to ensure a stable and diverse economic base.
- Growth and Land Use – grow as a unified community through attractive and sustainable land development.
- Housing and neighborhood revitalization – preserve housing stock and offer a variety of safe, affordable housing alternatives in attractive neighborhoods.
- Human services – convene providers of human services to improve critical services and help residents in need, and move clients toward self-sufficiency and economic independence.
- Recreation and Community Wellness – become healthier city by providing attractive recreation resources to residents and visitors, and providing infrastructure that encourages physical activity.
- Tourism – improve balance of trade by establishing a regional destination, capitalizing on the historical and commercial assets of the city.
Who May Apply
Excelsior Springs based non-profit organizations
Eligible Community Projects must
- Meet current conditions and criteria
- Request partial funding with balance coming from partnerships and fundraising activities undertaken by the applicant
- Show specific benefit to the City and its residents
- Be completed within the current city fiscal year
- Support strong social and community values and not be offensive to others
Types of Eligible Projects
- New or special programs, events and initiatives
- Community workshops or seminars
- Seed money for new initiatives
- Specialized equipment
Types of Projects NOT Eligible
- Ongoing operating expenses for organizations
- Travel
- Direct grants to individual residents
- For-profit organizations
- Projects based in other municipalitiess.
For more information, visit City of Excelsior Springs.
