Non-Profit & For-Profit Subrecipient Grant Program (Florida)

The City of Boynton Beach is seeking applications for its Non-Profit & For-Profit Subrecipient Grants Program.

Donor Name: City of Boynton Beach

State: Florida

City: Boynton Beach

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/04/2022

Details:

In alignment with the City’s strategic plan, the City is inviting community partners to request ARPA funding for programs, projects, and interventions that will address community challenges in one or more of the following Community Assessment Priorities:

Economic Stability and Resilience
In response to the economic challenges for City residents and businesses magnified by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the City is seeking proposals that will identify and address current vulnerabilities, support short and long-term recovery efforts, and mitigate the effects of future economic disruptions. Proposed projects should demonstrate how they will reduce economic disparities and provide pathways to prosperity to economically disadvantaged populations, small and minority businesses. Some examples of initiatives include small business grants and loans, supporting businesses that did not qualify for federal programs, technical assistance support, job training assistance, direct payments to households, food assistance to low-to-moderate income households, etc.
Housing Affordability and Homeownership
Homeownership is the primary means to wealth building and financial stability for low- and moderateincome families. Boynton Beach aims to be a city where working families across the wage-spectrum can live and thrive. Significant disparities in homeownership and cost-burden exist for many Boynton Beach residents. In the current housing market and with pressures from families relocating from elsewhere, homeownership may become unattainable for many working families. Proposed projects should demonstrate impact on ameliorating the affordability challenges for current residents by providing pathways to homeownership, or homeowner and renter stability. Some examples of initiatives include rental and mortgage assistance, affordable housing development, utility assistance, housing counseling, home rehabilitation, homelessness services etc.
Educational Opportunities and Job Skills Development
Education contributes to community stability by promoting equity, providing for a sense of self-dependence and confidence, and creating opportunities for economic mobility. Economic opportunity and mobility are directly connected with educational attainment, as differences in educational attainment contribute to and perpetuate economic disparities. Projects should address barriers to educational equity and ensure pathways to prosperity for diverse populations. Some examples of initiatives include expanding broadband access, internship and mentorship programs, literacy programs, Art/Enrichment programs, entrepreneurship training, workforce development programs, short-term credentialing, and job placement etc.
Healthcare Access and Health Outcomes
The COVID-19 public health emergency exacerbated health disparities in Boynton Beach as it further illuminated the effect that nonmedical social needs, or social determinants of health (SDOH), have on individual health outcomes. Some factors that strongly influence health outcomes include access to medical care, nutritious foods, clean water, education and health literacy, housing and transportation, exposure to violence, neighborhood safety and recreational facilities, occupation and job security, and socioeconomic status. The city is seeking projects that improve health outcomes either short-term or lead to behavioral change that will reduce health disparities in the long-term. Some examples of initiatives include mental health services, health risk awareness initiatives, vaccine outreach, supporting physical education programs at schools, expanding healthcare access, childcare, home visiting programs, substance and domestic abuse prevention and assistance, support for community health worker programs etc.
Criminal Justice and Safety
Safe neighborhoods signify stronger and happier communities. Boynton Beach aims to create neighborhoods in which parents are free to raise their children without having to worry about crime, businesses can thrive and expand, and residents are comfortable to connect with each other – all extremely important to building a strong sense of community. Proposed programs should focus on community-based approaches for violence reduction. Some examples of initiatives include Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs, enhanced services for foster youths, at-risk youth engagement and intervention programs, crime diversion and reintegration programs etc.

Priority

Economic Stability and Resilience
Housing Affordability and Homeownership
Educational Opportunities and Job Skills Development
Healthcare Access and Health Outcomes
Criminal Justice and Safety

Scrolling Criteria

Responds to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (20 Available Points)
- The proposed program, project, or services responds to an identified need or negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The applicant has identified how the evidencebased program, service, or other intervention addresses the need or impact.
Risk Assessment (20 Available Points)
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate that they are eligible, capable, and responsible in the management of federal funds. Costs covered by federal awards must be compliant with the terms and conditions of the award, and necessary and reasonable for the completion of the activity of the award. Fiscal and administrative oversight, internal controls, policies, procedures must be clearly documented. Number of years in operation will be considered.
Equity (15 Available Points)
- The applicant provides a description on how the project aims to reach underserved populations and/or those disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Future Model Sustainability & Support (15 Available Points)
- The applicant describes the intended outcome of the project and how project success would be measured. The proposal describes how sustainability can be achieved to continue to develop and provide hybrid service options. The applicant includes a plan for handling ongoing expenses.
Activity Management & Implementation (15 Available Points)
- Applicants have provided documentation and information showing the goals, objectives, and resources needed to implement the proposed activity are available and ready, and that the commitment for operation and maintenance, where applicable, has been certified. This criterion takes into consideration factors that may accelerate or slow down the ability to implement the activity in a timely manner.
Cost Reasonableness & Effectiveness (10 Available Points)
- The activity will be evaluated in terms of its impact on the identified need, its implementation costs and budget funding request relative to the financial and human resources. Evaluation will include the cost incurred per person or per unit and the justification for a particular level of funding. Programs that are requesting support of administrative costs can range from 0- 15%. Programs that request 10% or below for administrative costs will be awarded 1 additional point in this category.
Not-for-Profit Preference 5 Available Points
- Applications will receive five (5) points for non-profit status and (0) points if otherwise.