1 CITY OF CORONADO COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Name
Organization DBA
Is your organization a legal, tax-exempt/not for profit organization (501(c)3 or 501(c)6)? Is your organization located in Coronado or does your organization directly serve the Coronado Community? Is the program you are requesting funding for offered to the general population regardless of religious affiliation? Tax/Employer Identification Number (TIN/EIN) Annual Operating Budget Mailing Address
Street Address
Suit, Apt, etc. City, State & Zip
Organization Executive Director/Board Chair
Individual authorized to sign the agreement and be responsible for the expenditure of funds.
Name Title
Telephone Number Email Address
Grant Administrator
Individual who will manage the grant.
Name Title
Telephone Number Email Address
GRANT REQUEST
Title of Grant Request
Grant Request Amount (not to exceed $120,000 per organization/$100,000 per program) Total Program Budget
Please select which grant type you are applying for: 1) One-Time Purchase, 2) Seed Money, 3) Special Events, 4) Recurring Event/Activity, 5) Services Is your organization submitting multiple Community Grant applications? (maximum 3 applications per organization)
PROGRAM INFORMATION if applicable
Program Location
Program Date(s)
Is the project/event free of charge? Is this project/event a fundraising activity? How many volunteers assist with the program/event?
How many staff work on the program/event?
How much has your organization received in community donations (from Coronado residents) for the proposed event/project?
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I hereby affirm that all the information provided in this grant proposal is true and complete at the time of submission. I understand that I will be required to provide insurance documentation and the final annual report for any funding issued in the previous fiscal year before receiving new funding. I understand that I will be required to submit an annual report at the end of this grant cycle. I understand that my application cannot be edited once it has been submitted.
Print Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
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CITY OF CORONADO COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ORGANIZATION NAME:
TITLE OF GRANT REQUEST:
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM OTHER SOURCES
Please outline all other funding sources. Please include all fundraising efforts, donations, capital campaigns, and other grants.
SOURCE NAME REQUESTED/ EXPECTED AMOUNT SECURED OR PENDING
PROGRAM BUDGET
List all anticipated expenditures for the project related to the grant proposal. If you are submitting more than one grant application, a budget sheet must be filled out for each application. In the total cost column, please indicate the estimated cost of the item. In the request column, indicate the amount you are requesting. This must be done for each budget item. You may request 100% of the cost for any or all items. The request column total must match the Grant Request Amount and the total cost must match the Total Program Budget amount listed on Page 1 of your grant application.
PLEASE NOTE: If awarded a grant, you will be required to submit an updated budget that reflects the awarded grant amount.
EXPENSE DESCRIPTION TOTAL COST REQUEST
Total (add each column):
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Grant Narrative – Arts and Culture
Please limit responses to ~500 words. You may attach additional pages if necessary.
1. Proposal Summary/Executive Summary
Describe the purpose for which grant funding is being sought.
2. Past Performance
Describe the history and prior impact of the proposed event or project. If this is a new event or project, please describe how you will ensure success.
3. Organizational Capacity
Provide a brief history of your organization and your current organizational structure and capacity. Describe how your organization is suited to undertake this event or project.
4. Activity Alignment
Describe how the proposed event or project strengthens and/or diversifies the arts in Coronado; builds capacity for arts and cultural organizations; and stimulates the creative economy.
5. Artistic Integrity
Describe the proposed event or project’s level of artistic quality, creativity, and originality.
6. Community Benefit
Describe how your proposal addresses a community need and how you will promote accessibility and outreach to local audiences.
7. Leverage
Please describe any additional funding sources and/or fundraising efforts your organization is engaging in for this proposal. Please include any community donation estimates.
8. Reporting
If applicable, please describe how your organization has utilized FY 2023-24 Community Grant Funding. Please include specific purchase and/or payment details. If you have not previously been awarded a Community Grant, please leave this question blank.
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Grant Narrative – Community Pride/Sense of Place
Please limit responses to ~500 words. You may attach additional pages if necessary.
1. Proposal Summary/Executive Summary
Describe the purpose for which grant funding is being sought.
2. Past Performance
Describe the history and prior impact of the proposed event or project. If this is a new event or project, please describe how you will ensure success.
3. Organizational Capacity
Provide a brief history of your organization and your current organizational structure and capacity. Describe how your organization is suited to undertake this event or project.
4. Activity Alignment
Describe how the proposed event or project celebrates the unique patriotism, history, and/or traditions of Coronado; and improves the “hometown” feeling and pride of Coronado by promoting a sense of place and community.
5. Local Focus
Describe your outreach plan to the Coronado community.
6. Community Benefit
Describe how your proposal addresses a community need and how you will promote accessibility and outreach to local audiences.
7. Leverage
Please describe any additional funding sources and/or fundraising efforts your organization is engaging in for this proposal. Please include any community donation estimates.
8. Reporting
If applicable, please describe how your organization has utilized FY 2023-24 Community Grant Funding. If you have not previously been awarded a Community Grant, please leave this question blank.
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Grant Narrative – Community Services
Please limit responses to ~500 words. You may attach additional pages if necessary.
1. Proposal Summary/Executive Summary
Describe the purpose for which grant funding is being sought.
2. Past Performance
Describe the history and prior impact of the proposed event or project using evidence and data. If this is a new service, please describe how you will ensure success.
3. Organizational Capacity
Provide a brief history of your organization and your current organizational structure and capacity. Describe the level of training and experience the personnel have who are providing services.
4. Activity Alignment
Describe how the proposed event or project promotes human or social services to youth, minority groups, families, seniors, veterans, and/or disabled residents; promotes leadership and engagement in the community through mentoring and social development; encourages friends, equality, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment through the community; and supports recreation and empowerment activities to people of all abilities.
5. Program Quality
Describe how the proposed program represents an evidence-based approach that reflects best-practice with measurable and reportable outcomes.
6. Community Benefit
Describe how your proposal addresses a community need and how you will promote accessibility and outreach to the local community.
7. Leverage
Please describe any additional funding sources and/or fundraising efforts your organization is engaging in for this proposal. Please include any community donation estimates.
8. Reporting
If applicable, please describe how your organization has utilized FY 2023-24 Community Grant Funding. If you have not previously been awarded a Community Grant, please leave this question blank.
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Grant Narrative – Economic Development
Please limit responses to ~500 words. You may attach additional pages if necessary.
1. Proposal Summary/Executive Summary
Describe the purpose for which grant funding is being sought.
2. Innovation
Describe how the proposed program represents an innovative, unique, or novel approach to stimulating economic growth.
3. Organizational Capacity
Provide a brief history of your organization and your current organizational structure and capacity. Describe how your organization is suited to undertake this event or project.
4. Activity Alignment
Describe how the proposed program promotes the City of Coronado as a destination for local dining, shopping, and attractions; contributes to a vibrant local business environment by stimulating Coronado-based commerce through awareness and patronage of Coronado businesses; and promotes growth and sustainability of new and existing local small businesses by enhancing the business district through infrastructure, landscape, façade, or signage improvements.
5. Economic Impact
Describe the expected economic benefit of the proposed program and return on investment for the City’s contribution.
6. Collaboration
Describe the level of collaboration your organization has with other local stakeholders to achieve the proposed goals.
7. Leverage
Please describe any additional funding sources and/or fundraising efforts your organization is engaging in for this proposal. Please include any community donation estimates.
8. Reporting
If applicable, please describe how your organization has utilized FY 2023-24 Community Grant Funding. If you have not previously been awarded a Community Grant, please leave this question blank.
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