Human services funds designated by the City of Lansing are administered by the Human Relations and Community Services Department (HRCS).
Donor Name: City of Lansing
State: Michigan
City: Lansing
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/12/2023
Details:
The Department creates and monitors contractual agreements with community-based, non- profit charitable organizations for the provision of human services. Funding through the Human Relations and Community Services Department, pursuant to City Ordinance, seeks to address community needs identified by the City and/or other local, state, federal or public sector sources.
The Department creates and monitors contractual agreements with community-based, non- profit charitable organizations for the provision of human services.
Categories Basic Needs
- Homeless Shelters
- Child Care
- Food
- Clothing
- Housing Assistance
- Transportation
- Senior Citizen Basic Assistance
- Legal Assistance for People who meet Income Guidelines
Life Skills
- Mentoring
- Academic Enhancement
- Social Competency
- Literacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Parenting Classes
- Structured Recreation
- Self Sufficiency for Citizens with Disabilities
Employability Development
- Job Readiness/Placement/Retention
- Job Seeking Skills
- Vocational Training
- Job Site Development
Health/Mental Health
- Health Awareness Promotion
- Counseling
- Substance Abuse
- Health Care Access
- Crisis Intervention
- Dental Care
- Prescription Medications
- Safety Promotion
- Respite Care
Eligibility Criteria
Human services agencies and programs must meet the following criteria to receive funding from the City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services Department:
- Must provide Human Services, such as: basic needs, life skills, employability development, and health/mental health services as outlined within each category listed below.
- Must meet community needs. Identification of community needs and successful implementation of services to address identified needs.
- Must demonstrate operational capacity. Financial and human resources capacity are necessary to implement the proposed program or service and a strategic plan to sustain programming after HRCS funding expires.
- Must demonstrate Lansing resident focus. Programs must offer services designed to address the needs of City of Lansing residents.
- Previous grantees must have performance and contract compliance history which has demonstrated timeliness and accuracy in reporting, expenditure of funds consistent with contract budget, successful completion of contract objectives and evidence of achieving projected outcomes.
For more information, visit HRCS Grant.