The City of Asheville is accepting applications for Round 4 of its Strategic Partnership Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Asheville
State: North Carolina
City: Asheville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Strategic Partnership Grant Program funding is intended to support program outcomes of nonprofit organizations that are in alignment with Asheville City Council’s 2036 Vision of an equitable and diverse community by eliminating the opportunity gap in the school system and increasing access to quality schools and other educational resources and by fostering economic mobility.
Funding Information
Previous year grants (2023) included 6 awards ranging from $35,000 to $126,000 with a median award amount of $36,000. Applicants are encouraged to request between $35,000 and $75,000. Applications requesting less than $35,000 may not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to request between $35,000 and $75,000. Applications requesting less than $35,000 may not be considered.
- Funds may be used for capacity building in addition to project delivery.
- Funds may also be used for administrative costs such as insurance coverage and accounting services necessary for the support of the program.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Strategic Partnership Grant, an organization and project must meet the following criteria:
- Nonprofits
- Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, classified as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service, in active operation as an incorporated nonprofit for a minimum of two (2) years.
- Organizations must provide services to close the opportunity gap in Asheville. However, attendance at Asheville City Schools is not a requirement.
- If an organization does not meet these criteria, it may partner with another organization to serve as a fiscal agent that does meet the above criteria for the purposes of administering grant funding.
- Projects
- Funded projects must align with the focus of the Strategic Partnership Grant program of eliminating the opportunity gap in Asheville for school-age youth from low- to moderate-income households. This focus area is in alignment with Asheville City Council’s 2036 Vision of 1) an equitable and diverse community and 2) a thriving local economy by eliminating disparities in the school system, increasing access to quality schools and other educational resources, and fostering economic mobility.
- Applicants will be asked to specify the focus area and category that best fits their project.
- Providing access to educational opportunities
- Examples include: Tutoring, literacy, language, STEAM activities, computer skills, etc.
- Building networks and readiness for success
- Examples include: Internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, field trips, cultural events, financial literacy skills, etc.
- Providing access to support services and resources
- Examples include: Access to mental health services, health services, college prep assistance, food security, device provision or equipment loan programs (like tablets or computers), internet connectivity support or activities, etc.
- Providing access to educational opportunities
For more information, visit The City of Asheville.