The City of Madras is seeking applications for its Community Project Grant 2023-2024.
Donor Name: City of Madras
State: Oregon
City: Madras
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/13/2023
Details:
The City of Madras established a 6% occupancy fee in 1982 and an additional 3% in 2001, for a total of 9% transient occupancy funds to be utilized for “economic development in the community” (Ordinance No. 694 states “Funds collected pursuant this ordinance will be distributed to the General Fund of the City” and the record/minutes clearly show that the City wanted to retain its authority and discretion for use of funds to not bind future Councils, and to use budget process for annual allocation). The City Budget Committee, and ultimately the City Council, allocates these funds for the purpose of promoting economic development in Madras in a variety of ways, including the Community Project Grant process.
Application Guidelines
- Applications are available for projects and programs within the City of Madras
- Organizations and community groups are encouraged to apply. Each applicant must demonstrate a plan for fiscal responsibility, such as a 501c3 fiscal sponsor, public agency, or identify a responsible party for managing the funding.
- There is no minimum or maximum limit on grant applications. Awards depend on available funding.
- Groups may apply for one grant per fiscal year
- Applicants are required to present on their proposed project/program at the Budget
- Applications must identify how they support economic development in the City of Madras, how they serve cross-generational and cross-cultural populations, and how they help project a positive image of the City of Madras to its residents and visitors.
- All recipients are required to submit a report on the project/use of funds by March 1, 2024.
For more information, visit City of Madras.
