The City of Spokane, through its Accounting and Grants Department (hereinafter “City”), is initiating this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications from Cultural Centers to hire an Engagement Navigator and create or expand services for youth.
Donor Name: City of Spokane
State: Washington
City: Spokane
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/13/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This program’s purpose is to create culturally appropriate after school services for youth in the City of Spokane that have been disproportionately impacted by Covid. This grant provides two years of funding and organizations should demonstrate a plan to fund these programs in the future. Qualifying organizations should meet the following parameters:
- Demonstrate ability to carry out a program for youth.
- Funds can be used to stand up new programs or expand on current programs.
- Demonstrate unmet need of target clientele.
- Demonstrate history of or ability to serve youth.
- Demonstrate history of serving members of historically marginalized communities.
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate a plan to spend all funds by 12/15/2026.
Funding Information
This Notice of Funding Availability may award up to two organizations with the maximum award of $200,000. The grant will fund $100,000 per year; $75,000 for salaries/wages/benefits and $25,000 for youth services/programs.
Grant Period
Funds must be contracted before December 31, 2024, and completion of program by December 15, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The organization located and registered in the City limits of Spokane
- Be an organization with a history of working with youth.
- Be a Public or Private non-profit organization or,
- Be a Private for-profit organization
- Willing to/already a partner with Spokane Public Schools;
- Be willing to sign an MOU and partner with LaunchNW.
For more information, visit City of Spokane.
