The city is once again offering nonprofits the opportunity to compete for capital grants, the second year for the program.
“Nonprofits often find that grants they qualify for cannot be used for capital expenses, which often means capital needs do not get addressed,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Nonprofits provide important services in our community. Grants to meet capital needs can help them improve their services.”
For example, last year’s capital grants made it possible for agencies to have bigger spaces, functioning vans, new kitchen equipment, and updated technology. “The projects increased the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of many agencies,” said Social Services Commissioner Kacy Allen-Bryant.
This year the program is locally funded at $476,979.76. Agencies that received funding in 2022 are not eligible to apply in 2023.
Beginning today, Aug. 31, nonprofit agencies will be able to apply for the funds by filling out a “Request for Proposals” the city is releasing at 10 a.m. Deadline to submit the proposals is 2 p.m., Sept. 20.
City teams from the Department of Social Services, Housing Advocacy and Community Development, General Services and Finance will review the proposals. Awards will be based on demonstrated need, providing services to low-income, underserved, or marginalized Fayette County residents, operational feasibility, and a cost analysis. Funds must be expended before April 30, 2025.
