Public Services Grant Program-PY 2024-25

The Department of Community Development’s Public Services Grant Program-PY 2024-25 for the program year beginning January 1, 2025 is now accepting applications.

The Public Services Grant Program supports Cleveland’s 10 –Year Housing Plan by addressing the root causes of poverty; and by improving the quality of life for low to moderate-income residents in Cleveland neighborhoods. Eligible activities should also support Cleveland’s 10-Year Housing Plan by improving the quality of life for low-to-moderate income residents.  Special consideration will be given to high impact activities of scale that impact at least one of the following conditions:

• Systemic Poverty – programs and services that address the root causes of poverty, alleviate the impacts of poverty and/or aligns city resources to reduce poverty through community collaborations.
• Youth Violence – programs and services to alleviate the impact of violence among and towards youth; and/or aligns city resources and creates community collaborations to reduce youth violence.  This includes activities that build skills to succeed in school, at home, in the community and the workforce.
• Poverty and Accessibility Among Elderly – programs that provide access to housing, legal services, health and wellness, financial literacy and other services to improve the quality of life.
• Housing – invest in housing quality, increase opportunities for homeownership and wealth creation.
• Population Health – address inequities in quality of life, and amplify voice of vulnerable populations.
  

Opening Date/Time: October 16, 2024
Closing Date/Time: Friday, November 15, 2024 no later than 5PM
Dep/Div: Community Development/Bureau of Program Operations
Contact Name: Veronica McGraw, Debra Prater
Contact Email: VMcGraw2@clevelandohio.gov
Contact Phone: 216-664-4166

RFP submission: https://cleveland-public-service-grant-request.powerappsportals.us

Indirect Cost Worksheet - If you are requesting an indirect amount in your proposal budget, please submit an Indirect Cost Worksheet to calculate a reasonable indirect cost rate. Upload only one file in a PDF format.  Also see the Indirect Costs Policy and Procedures .

Personnel Worksheet - If you are requesting reimbursement of personnel costs, please complete the Personnel Worksheet . Upload only one file in a PDF format.

Most Recent Audit - Please submit your most recent completed audit. If you most completed fiscal year is not available, please provide your prior year audit. Any audit older than two years will not be accepted and will prevent the City from contracting with your organization until your organization is current with your audits. Upload only one file in a PDF format.

Ohio Certificates of Good Standing - A current Ohio Certificate of Good Standing is required for the City of Cleveland to contract with any entity. Upload only one file in a PDF format. Certificates of Good Standing can be obtained from the Ohio Secretary of State Office. https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/business-reports/

Tax Status Documentation - Please provide documentation of your organization’s tax status. For non-profits, a 501(c)3 determination or similar determination is required. For for-profit organizations, EIN documentation is required. Upload only one file in a PDF format.

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