To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Trish Muller, CPA, Finance Director
Title
Discussion/Direction of Applications for the 2021 Second 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 Second Quarter CCGP (Attachment A):
|
Organization |
Amount Requested |
Purpose |
|
Castle View Band Boosters |
$500 |
● Replace 13-year-old drum carriers for the marching band percussion line ● Castle View High School performs at events in the community such as the Douglas County Fair Parade |
|
Douglas Land Conservancy |
$500 |
● Support for educational outreach programs to offset cost of presenters and educational speakers ● Over 1600 residents and more than 120 volunteers participate annually |
This memo intends to present two 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 environmental 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 Applications:
Castle View Band Boosters, $500 - The organization requests funds to replace 13-year-old drum carriers for the marching band percussion line with state-of-the-art, lighter and sturdier carriers that will cost $3,500. The Castle View High School band has performed at the Douglas County Fair Parade, Night to Shine and other events in the community.
Douglas Land Conservancy, $500 - The organization requests funds to support educational outreach programs, some in partnership with the Town, to offset the cost of presenters and educational speakers. Plans for this year include 30 hikes and six speaker events. Over 1600 residents and more than 120 volunteers participate annually to make meaningful connections with open spaces in the region.
Budget Considerations
The 2021 budget includes $8,000, $2,000 available for each quarter, in the Town Council Non-profit Grants account in the General Fund for the 2021 Council Community Grant Program.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve the following award for the non-profit organization presented in this grant cycle.
Castle View Band Boosters $500
Douglas Land Conservancy $500
Recommended Motion
I move to award funding to the following organization:
Castle View Band Boosters $500
Douglas Land Conservancy $500
Attachments
Attachment A: Applications
Attachment B: Award History