To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Trish Muller, CPA, Finance Director
Title
Discussion/Direction of Applications for the 2024 2nd Quarter Council Community Grant Program, Four Applications
Body
________________________________________________________________________________
Executive Summary
Town Council unanimously voted to increase the CCGP award budget for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2023. Beginning in 2024, the Council Community Grant Program (CCGP) has an annual budget of $16,000 funded by the Town Council Non-profit Grants account in the General Fund. The Town disburses funds for the grants quarterly in $4,000 increments to non-profit organizations within the Castle Rock community. Individual grants cap at $1,000 per request. The Town of Castle Rock Finance Department receives the applications, reviews them for eligibility, and presents the grant requests to Town Council.
The Town received five (7) qualified applications for the 2nd Quarter CCGP (Attachment A). Three (3) organizations have agreed to transfer their requests to the third quarter.
This memo intends to present these applications to Council for consideration and approval.
Discussion
The General Fund acts as the source of monies for the Council Community Grant Program. Specific non-profit organizations for community-based projects receive CCGP funds. Organizations may apply on an as-needed basis, and staff reviews applications quarterly.
Eligible project areas for CCGP include projects that contribute to Castle Rock’s “quality of life” with special emphasis on programs and activities for:
• Youth
• Seniors
• Community based environment and sustainability
• Community based performing and visual arts
Qualifying applications not approved in the previous quarter would remain eligible for approval upon resubmission by the applicant, if the request remains valid upon the next quarterly review.
Attachment B lists the amounts awarded for the 2022-2024 Council Community Grant Program.
Brief Overview of Application:
Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Foundation, $1000 - A club dedicated to making positive changes in the Castle Rock community. Funds requested will be used to purchase viewmaster sets for the Chamber of Commerce, Philip and Jerry Miller Library, and Castle Rock Museum so visitors can enjoy seeing the historical photos of Castle Rock.
Castle Rock Pirates Rugby Club, $500 - A club that supports youth development, physical activity, and education through the sport of rugby requests funds to cover costs for equipment and uniforms for the 2024 fall season.
Castle Rock View Band Booster Club, $1000 - A volunteer club that supports the many facets of the band program is planning a pool party at the MAC for the close of summer camp. Funds requested will be used to support summer band camp programs in preparation for the DC Fair Parage and other performances.
Paul’s Mystery Ship to End ALS, $1,000 - a nonprofit that provides a community of support and connection for those with ALS or who have lost a loved one to ALS. The funds requested will help provide scholarships for the educational needs of Douglas County students pursuing post-secondary education.
Budget Considerations
The 2024 budget includes $16,000, $4,000 available for each quarter, in the Town Council Non-profit Grants account in the General Fund for the 2024 Council Community Grant Program.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve a $1,000 award to each of the non-profit organizations presented in this grant cycle.
Proposed Motion
“I move to award funding to the following organizations:
Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Foundation $1,000
Castle Rock Pirates Rugby Club $1,000
Castle View Band Booster Club $1,000
Paul’s Mystery Ship to End ALS $1,000
Alternative Motions
“I move to award funding to the following organization(s) for a different amount:
Organization (New Amount)
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on _____ date to allow additional time to (list information needed).”
Attachments
Attachment A: Applications
Attachment B: Award History