Deadline: 30-Aug-21
The Town of Zionsville has launched a call for applications for the Community Enrichment Grant to enhance the quality of life for residents, business owners, and visitors to the Town of Zionsville.
The Zionsville Community Enrichment Committee serves as the instrument for evaluating and awarding financial assistance to local community-serving organizations. This committee consists of five community members: three appointed by the Mayor and two appointed by the Town Council majority.
Members serve for a one-year term and are eligible for term renewal. This five-member advisory committee ensures that grant awards are consistent with the Town’s Code of Ordinances and are dispersed in a manner that is transparent and fair. The committee is supported by the Mayor’s Executive Assistant and meets at least semi-annually.
Allowable Funding Activities
- Marketing
- Special events
- Community projects
- Cultural and arts-related projects
- Travel for professional development or business attraction
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible non-profit organizations are located in Boone County and serve Zionsville residents and businesses. Funding must be used for charitable purposes as defined by section 170 (b)(1)(A). Awards are made without discrimination as to age, color, race, religion, sex, disability, veteran status or national origin, and only to eligible recipients that do not unlawfully discriminate on these same criteria.
Criteria
- Address community need and/or desires and fosters cooperation with other organizations
- Clearly describe the plan for the project and outline the planning process and completion goals
- Provide a balanced budget with expenses indicated and evidence of cash match, in-kind, and other funding sources. In-kind includes any goods or services that would have been purchased
- Provide evidence of the fiscal responsibility of organization
- Provide reasonable, measurable outcomes for project
- Prior grant final report submitted for a previously funded project
- Cooperation with other organizations
- Demonstrate quality, vision, effectiveness, and good management
- They encourage new applicants with innovative ideas; there is no guarantee that past recipients will be awarded future grants.
For more information, visit http://www.zionsville-in.gov/577/Community-Enrichment-Grant