A.-G.U.I.D.E. Nonprofit Partner Application for Funding FY2023-2024

A.-G.U.I.D.E. NON-PROFIT PARTNER APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

FY2023-2024 A.-G.U.I.D.E. Funding Cycle Timeline

May 1, 2023	Application available online
July 14, 2023	Application deadline ONLINE ONLY
August 2023	Staff technical review of applications
August 2023	Evaluation Committee review of applications
August 22, 2023	Applicant organization presentations to CRA Board (Workshop)
September 28, 2023	Funding decisions by CRA Board

The CRA has the right to adjust the dates as necessary. All applicants would be notified of any change.

SECTION I. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
1) Which organization are you submitting this application for:*
Enter organization's legal name as shown on the 501c3 letter
Organization's dba, if applicable:
"Doing business as"
2) Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal/Zip Code
3) Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
4) Fax:
Please enter a valid fax number.
5) Website:*
6) Organization's Executive Leader:*
Enter name of Executive Director or Chief Executive Officer
7) Application Contact Name if different from Organization Executive:
Enter name of person to contact for questions regarding application
8) Application Contact Title
Enter position title of person to contact for questions regarding application
9) Contact Telephone:
Application contact
10) Email:*
E-mail address for application contact
11) Mission Statement:*
Enter Board-approved mission statement
12) Year Established, Organization History and Growth (brief overall history and key events that speak to your organization’s strengths and qualifications, especially as they pertain to the proposed services; include negative events or challenges you have overcome if you think doing so will strengthen your case):*

0/1000
13) Policy on Board Contributions (formal or informal policy on Board member contributions; attach policy if applicable):*

0/250
UPLOAD: Policy on Board Contributions

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14) How many Board members contribute to the organization? For current fiscal year, enter the unduplicated number of Board Members contributing to each category below.
Cash donations* Donations raised from others* Volunteer hours* In-kind donations*
15) Does the Board contribute financially to the organization? If yes, for the current fiscal year, enter amount/value of Board member contributions to each category below.
Cash donations* Donations raised from others* Volunteer hours* In-kind donations*
16) Oversight/ Accreditation/ Affiliations*
If not applicable, enter N/A
SECTION II. PROJECT/PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program A
17) Project/Program Title:*
Specific project or program within the organization or organization-wide activity, administrative function, or other component must correlate with a “Key Activity” on the Logic Model and be assigned a title.
18) Select one:*

New ProgramExisting Program
19) If existing program, year established:*
20) Has your organization received prior CRA Funding for the same Project/Program?:*

YesNo
21) Time Period(s) of previous CRA Funding (enter N/A if not applicable):*
Enter the fiscal year(s) if organization has received prior CRA funding for the same project/program. If not applicable, enter N/A.
22) Project/Program Description (if previously funded for the same project or program, also include BRIEF summary of key accomplishments):*
Provide a description of the project/program for which CRA funding is being requested
23) New Project/Program Elements *
Summarize new programmatic elements, if applicable. If not applicable, enter N/A
24) CRA Overall Need being addressed through Program A:*

Affordable HousingEconomic/Business DevelopmentRecreation & Cultural Facilities
25) Description of how programs and activities (for Program A) align with the selected Overall Need and how they meet the goals and objectives of the CRA Redevelopment Plan:*
UPLOAD: Program A Documents (Logic Model):*

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UPLOAD: Program A Documents (Evaluation Plan):*

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Program B
26) Project/Program Title (enter N/A if not applicable)::*
Specific projector program within the organization or organization-wide activity, administrative function, or other component; must correlate with a “Key Activity” on the Logic Model and be assigned a title
27) Select one:*

New ProgramExisting ProgramN/A - No Program B
28) If existing program, year established (enter 0 if not applicable):*
29) Have you received prior CRA Funding for the same Project/Program?:*

YesNoN/A - No Program B
30) Time Period(s) of previous CRA Funding C*
Enter the fiscal year(s) if organization has received prior CRA funding for the same project/program. If not applicable, enter N/A.
31) Project/Program Description (if previously funded for the same project/program, also include BRIEF summary of key accomplishments). (Enter N/A if not applicable):*
Provide a description of the project/program for which CRA funding is being requested
32) New Project/Program Elements *
Summarize new programmatic elements, if applicable. If not applicable, enter N/A
33) Overall Need being addressed through Program B:*

Economic/Business DevelopmentAffordable HousingRecreation & Cultural Facilities
34) Description of how programs and activities (for Program B) align with the selected Overall Need and how they meet the goals and objectives of the CRA Redevelopment Plan:*
UPLOAD: Program B Documents (Logic Model):*

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UPLOAD: Program B Documents (Evaluation Plan):*

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35) Key Staff and Qualifications (staff directly responsible for implementing, managing, and evaluating the project/program and brief summary of their relevant credentials and experience):*

0/500
36) Potential Challenges and Strategies to Address Them*

0/500
SECTION III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Organization Budget Details
37) Total Organization Budget for Previous Fiscal Year (FY 2021-2022):*
Enter Final Audited Total Organization budget for the previous Fiscal Year
38) Total Organization Budget for Current Fiscal Year (FY 2022-2023):*
Enter Board-approved Total Organization Budget for the current Fiscal Year; most recent figure if the budget has been revised during the year
39) Total Organization Budget for Proposed Fiscal Year (FY 2023-2024):*
Enter Proposed Total Organization Budget for the fiscal year for which the request is being submitted; if the request is made for the current Fiscal Year, enter that amount again
Program Budget Details (Program A)
40) Project/Program Budget ($) (Program A):*
Enter total budget amount for the project/program included in this CRA application
41) Amount Requested ($) (Program A):*
Enter total amount being requested from the CRA for this project/program
42) Percent (%) of Org Budget (Program A):*
Enter the percentage of Amount Requested that CRA funds would make up of the Total Organization Budget (not the Total Project/Program Budget); this amount may not exceed 25%
Program Budget Details (Program B)
43) Project/Program Budget ($) (Program B):*
Enter total budget amount for the project/program included in this CRA application
44) Amount Requested ($) (Program B):*
Enter total amount being requested from the CRA for this project/program
45) Percent (%) of Org Budget (Program B):*
Enter the percentage of Amount Requested that CRA funds would make up of the Total Organization Budget (not the Total Project/Program Budget); this amount may not exceed 25%
Funding Request Details
46) Total Funding Requested from CRA (Program A+B):*
Enter total dollar amount being requested from CRA for both Programs. Total should match the Budget Form Attachment.
47) Percent (%) of Org Budget:*
Percent of the total Amount Requested of the Total Organization (item #37 plus #40); this amount may not exceed 25%
48) Type(s) of Support Requested (select one or more types of support as defined in the A.-G.U.I.D.E. guidelines):*

Program/project supportMatching fundsProgram evaluationPublic relations servicesTechnical assistance
49) Other Support/Status and Plans for Sustainability: (planned and committed financial support including status of funds requested but not confirmed, as well as other factors expected to assure sustainability of the program; for time-limited projects, mix of funding and other support expected to make it possible to complete the project within the anticipated time frame)*

0/500
UPLOAD: Combined Budget & Narrative Form*

Acceptable file type: xls, xlsx ONLY
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SECTION IV. APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Required Attachments (refer to guidelines for instructions pertaining to each attachment):*

A. This online application, submitted by the deadlineB. Cover Letter Signed by Board ChairC. 501(C3) IRS Determination LetterD. Board of Directors/Officers ListE. Policy on Board Contributions, if applicableF. Strategic Plan or Other Long-Term Planning DocumentG. Logic ModelH. Evaluation PlanI. Combined Budget & Narrative Form for Organization and Project/ProgramJ. Most Recent Financial Statements (as of 3/31/2023)K. Most Recent Form 990 (for period ending 9/30/2022)L. Most Recent Independent Financial Audit/Review/Compilation according to organization’s bylaws (for most recently completed fiscal year - period ending 9/30/2022)M. Current Balance Sheet (as of 3/31/3023)N. Affiliation Agreements, if applicable
UPLOAD: Organization Documents (Cover Letter, 501c3 Letter, Board List, Policy on Board Contributions, Strategic Plan, Affiliation Agreements)

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UPLOAD: Program Documents (Logic Model, Evaluation Plan, Combined Budget Form)

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UPLOAD: Financial Documents (Financial Statements, 990, Audit, Balance Sheet)

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A.-G.U.I.D.E. NON-PROFIT PARTNER APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

SECTION I. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

SECTION II. PROJECT/PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program A

Program B

SECTION III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Organization Budget Details

Program Budget Details (Program A)

Program Budget Details (Program B)

Funding Request Details

SECTION IV. APPLICATION CHECKLIST

SECTION V. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE