Deadline: 25-Feb-21
The City of Annapolis is pleased to announce Community Grant Program to provide support for the day-to-day costs of running the non-profit organization. A “capital grant” shall provide support for the purchase of property, the construction, remodeling, or expansion of a facility, or the purchase of equipment by a non-profit organization.
Priorities
Subject to the availability of funds, the City will consider funding an operating and/or capital grant to a non-profit organization with an application submission that meets one of the following priorities:
- Provides services that sustain and empower youth, families and individuals to move towards an improved quality of life and self-sufficiency;
- Provides programs that preserve and enhance a community’s character;
- Provides programs that contribute to a vibrant economy; or
- Promotes programs that are integral to community revitalization, economic development and environmental sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria
Application qualification criteria:
- An applicant shall have the administrative and financial capacity to carry out the project successfully and shall be in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation;
- The project shall help meet the goals and objectives set forth in Paragraph B of this section;
- The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed activity shall provide maximum public benefit in relation to cost; and
- The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to leverage additional funds.
Attachments
The following attachments are required and must be included in all applications.
- Organizational Finances
- Financial statements from the two most recently completed years audited if available. Explain any significant changes in the budget (percent increase or decrease) that may have occurred during this time. Provide a copy of the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990 tax return if audited financials are not available.
- If applicable, provide a short narrative that explains anticipated sources of support, planned fundraising campaigns or events, significant changes in the organization’s operating budget, or other financial line items that may be unclear.
- Board of Directors
- List the board members, including responsibilities and affiliations. Please include contact information for the board chair, treasurer and secretary.
- Other
- A copy of the organization’s current IRS determination letter (or the fiscal agent’s) indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
- A copy of the organization’s Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
- A copy of the organization’s most recent annual report, if available.
- If this request includes partner organizations, please provide a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding or a description of the roles and responsibilities for each organization signed by all parties.
For more information, visit https://www.annapolis.gov/157/Community-Grant-Application