The City of Aspen is seeking applications to support non-profit organizations that promote a mentally and physically healthy community; provide protection for natural environment; and create opportunities for connections for all community members, through partnerships, ease of access, stewardship, arts and cultural enrichment, and innovation.
Donor Name: City of Aspen
State: Colorado
City: Aspen
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
Focus Areas
- Health and Human Services (HHS) Strategic Focus:
- The City of Aspen strives to be a healthy and resilient community by supporting a comprehensive system of accessible mental and physical health care, human services, and community resources.
- Arts & Culture Strategic Focus
- The City of Aspen supports artistically excellent non-profit organizations which contribute to the cultural vibrancy of community.
- Community Programs Strategic Focus
- The City of Aspen supports and enhances non-profit organizations which create and deliver high impact community programming.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount any organization may request is $100,000. Any grants submitted for a higher amount will be automatically reduced to this cap.
- The maximum cash amount any organization may receive is limited to 15% of the operating budget for the current fiscal year, or $100,000, whichever is less.
- For example, an organization with an operating budget of $100,000 will be limited to a maximum cash award of $15,000, regardless of the request amount.
- This maximum award percentage does not apply to organizations requesting $10,000 or less.
Eligibility Criteria
All organizations must:
- Be a non-profit organization providing services in the Roaring Fork Valley.
- Submit the required Impact & Outcome Report if organization received a grant during the previous grant cycle.
- The City of Aspen grants program funds may not be used for:
- Capital campaigns or fundraisers
- Political or lobbying campaigns
- Pass-through grants (activity that passes grant funds onto other organizations)
- Direct requests (as opposed to costs associated with project requests) to fund labor costs associated with ongoing positions, or termed positions lasting longer than the grant period.
- Organizations requesting over $50,000 (in cash, in-kind support, or a combination thereof) must:
- Have received an outside financial review within the last three years.
- Submit a copy of such a review with the grant application.
Review Criteria
- Community Impact
- Weighting: 30%
- Definition: To what extent will the proposal make a meaningful and durable positive impact in the lives of those it serves? To what extent will the proposal benefit the broader community beyond those directly served? If applicable, based on submitted Impact & Outcome Reports, does the applicant have a history of successful outcomes for the community?
- Criteria 2: Alignment
- Weighting: 30%
- Definition: To what extent is the proposal clearly and closely aligned with the applicable strategic focus area and overall program philosophy?
- Criteria 3: Innovation
- Weighting: 20%
- Definition: To what extent does the proposal creatively address persistent or systemic issues, or fill a need, in the community? How well does the proposal provide an effective and compelling rationale for funding?
- Criteria 4: Feasibility
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- Weighting: 20%
- Definition: How well does the application establish that the proposal is viable and sustainable? To what extent does the application demonstrate that sufficient organizational capacity exists to ensure funds are used as proposed?
For more information, visit City of Aspen.