To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Trish Muller, CPA, Finance Director
Title
Discussion/Direction: Applications for the 2022 First Quarter Council Community Grant Program, Two Applications
Body
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Executive Summary
The Council Community Grant Program (CCGP) has an annual budget of $8,000 funded by the Town Council Non-profit Grants account in the General Fund. The Town disburses funds for the grants quarterly in $2,000 increments to non-profit organizations within the Castle Rock community. Individual grants cap at $500 per request. The Town of Castle Rock Finance Department receives the applications, reviews them for eligibility, and presents the grant requests to Town Council.
Qualified applications received for the First Quarter CCGP (Attachment A):
|
Organization |
Amount Requested |
Purpose |
|
Douglas County High School |
$500 |
After Prom Event |
|
Lady Trailblazer |
$500 |
Girls’ Persist Leadership Program |
This memo intends to present two (2) 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 2019-2021 Council Community Grant Program.
Brief Overview of Application:
Douglas County High School, $500 - After Prom is a drug and alcohol free event that takes place at Douglas County High School. The event provides a fun and safe alternative to students in the hours after the Prom dance ends.
Lady Trailblazer, $500 - Girls’ Persist program benefits the Town’s youth by advancing evidence-based efforts by providing an equitable STEM leadership program specific for girls 12-17 years of age. The program is designed to put problems into practice while fostering an environment for girls to thrive.
Budget Considerations
The 2022 budget includes $8,000, $2,000 available for each quarter, in the Town Council Non-profit Grants account in the General Fund for the 2022 Council Community Grant Program.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve a $500 award to each of the non-profit organizations presented in this grant cycle.
Proposed Motion
“I move to award funding to the following organizations:
Douglas County High School $500
Lady Trailblazer $500”
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