City of Visalia
Non-Profit Grant Program
City Council Work Session
September 16, 2024
Non-Profit Grant Program
Administered by Citizens Advisory Committee
CAC recommends recipients and funding amounts
City Council approves recommendations or makes changes
FY 2024/25 Council authorized $75,000 for youth grants
GRANT Process
Grant is advertised via City newsletter, social media, City website; 2 workshops held to answer questions & review application; Applications due 30 days after the last workshop;
CAC Grant Subcommittee reviews applications;
CAC Subcommittee makes recommendations to CAC & City Council for funding; City Council reviews & approves recommendations;
Grants are awarded;
Recipients required to submit a semi-annual and final Report on expenditures.
Program CRITERIA
Funds are to be used for programs and activities, not general operations.
Agencies may apply each year, contingent upon Council continuing the program.
Funds must benefit youth (under 18) who live in Visalia or attend Visalia schools.
Each awarded grant ranges from $1,000 to $6,500.
GRANT Application
Application sections include:
General information, program outcomes, agency questions, and program budget.
Applications must include the required attachments:
501 (c)(3) determination letter from IRS
Current Board of Directors
Most recent year-end financial statement/audit
Resolution authorizing the grant application.
Only compete applications received by the due date will be reviewed.
APPLICATION REVIEW Process
Eligible activities are those that provide youth of Visalia with positive alternatives to:
Juvenile violence, crime and gang involvement
Teen pregnancy
Drug and alcohol abuse and other unhealthy behaviors
Consideration given to new or “seed” programs to encourage new youth programs in Visalia.
Main focus is on the potential impact of the program.
FY 24/05 Grant Timeline
October: Grant application will be released and 2 workshops will be held.
November: Application process closes.
December: Subcommittee will review applications.
January: Subcommittee makes recommendations to CAC & City Council.
January/February: Grants are awarded and funds disbursed.
PROPOSED Application CHANGES
CAC is recommending to add an additional question to the application:
New Question - Will the program have sufficient resources to operate if the desired grant amount is only partially funded? How would a partially funded award affect your program outcomes? Other changes to consider, but not recommended by CAC for this grant year:
Change of program year from calendar year to fiscal year.
Limiting or excluding traveling sports team applications.
DISCUSSION
CAC is requesting feedback/recommended changes from the City Council on the Nonprofit Grant Program.