1 Create a ZoomGrants™ account (below) or log in to your existing account (above) 2 Select a Program to apply for, then click the Apply button to get started 3 Answer the questions and/or fill in the fields in each tab 4 If necessary, upload any requested documents 5 Submit your application and wait for a decision 6 If you are selected to receive funding, you might be required to submit invoices or reports through your application
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This application pertains to FY 2023-2024 City of Chandler funding. The application covers General Fund allocations. The applications will be reviewed for eligibility and evaluated based on program and community needs.
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Prior to initiating a funding application, we strongly recommend that applicants review the documents located in the ZoomGrants Library.
A couple of application questions will be hidden depending on the answer selected in Question #4. Applicants are only responsible for answering the questions displayed.
1. Service Address of the Program / Project.
2. What Population in Need are you proposing to serve based on the 2019 Community Needs Assessment? Please refer to the "2019 Community Needs Assessment" located in the ZoomGrants Library at the top of this page.
Select one of the following:
3. The proposed request will support a program or service that best aligns with which Top Area of Need from the 2019 Community Needs Assessment? Please refer to the "2019 Community Needs Assessment" located in the ZoomGrants Library at the top of this page.
Select one of the following:
4. Is this a Collaborative Partner Application? A Collaborative Partner program brings multiple agencies together to address an identified need with each agency receiving funding from the City of Chandler for the same project. Select one of the following:
5. Please list your collaborative partner(s) that is / are working with you to address the same need with Chandler funding. Describe your partner(s) roles, responsibilities, and contributions.
6. Describe the enhancements and efficiencies that are achieved through the collaboration. Describe how this collaboration will decrease duplication of service delivery in the Chandler community.
7. Please explain your involvement with City of Chandler programs and For Our City Chandler.
8. Have you signed and uploaded the required General Fund Certification form to the Documents Tab? This certification form includes all of the General Fund eligibility requirements. The Certification form can be downloaded from the ZoomGrants Library at the top of this page.
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Program Summary
1. Identify the unmet need the proposed program will meet in the Chandler community.
2. Describe the impact the proposed program will have on the clients served and how this will benefit the Chandler community.
3. Describe how the proposed program meets the eligibility criteria for funding. Your response should explain the connection to the Top Area of Need and Target Population selected.
4. Describe the target population to be served.
5. Number of *unduplicated* HOUSEHOLDS to be served by the program from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Each number should be less than or equal to the number shown for the "Total households to be served (by the proposed program) from all fund sources".
6. Number of *unduplicated* PERSONS to be served by the program from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Each number should be less than or equal to the number shown for the "Total persons to be served (by the proposed program) from all fund sources".
7. Estimate the projected number of persons to be served by age with Chandler funds.
8. Estimate the projected number of persons to be served by Area Median Income (AMI) with Chandler funds. Refer to the Current Area Median Income (AMI) table located in the ZoomGrants Library at the top of this page.
9. Describe the geographic area to be served with Chandler funds. Be as specific as possible, including zip codes, census tracts, etc.
10. What proposed unit of service will be used to measure performance of the proposed service? Unit of service will be included in the contract. Agencies will report on this unit of service in the midterm and final reports. Select the service that best applies:
11. Enter the projected number of units of service as described in Question #10 for the proposed program or service from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Numbers Only.
12. Please list the measurable outcomes that will be used to measure the success of the proposed program.
Experience
13. What is your organization's mission? What core services are provided?
14. Describe the role and level of involvement of your Governing Board. This may include frequency of board meetings; approval and oversight of policies and procedures; and board subcommittee structure (e.g., audit committee, fundraising and development, etc.).
15. How does your organization practice Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) amongst its staff and board? Please upload your organization’s DEI policies and procedures in the Documents Tab.
16. How many years has your organization been providing the proposed program or service? Detail the current staff experience to support this project.
17. How do you ensure client safety? Describe any training or certifications that you require.
Service Delivery
18. How do clients access your organization’s programs or services?
19. How are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices implemented in the delivery of programs and services?
20. Describe how the proposed services will be delivered.
Sustainability
21. Fund sources are always changing. How does your organization plan for sustainability to ensure continued service delivery?
22. What is the minimum amount that your organization will accept from the City of Chandler? NOTE: The minimum grant request level is $10,000.
23. If a partial award is recommended, what budget line items will be reduced as a result? If funding for salaries is reduced, please specify what positions will be impacted.
Leverage
24. Describe how volunteers are used in your program.
25. Describe how your organization collaborates with other organizations and / or government entities to make a positive impact to the Chandler community.
26. What other resources does your organization leverage to improve service delivery?
Budget
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Please include your program or project budget utilizing the budget categories as presented. Additional lines are available, if needed. Your overall agency budget should be uploaded in the Documents Tab.
Program/Project Budget
Item Description
Chandler Funding Request
Other Cash
Other In-Kind
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Budget Narrative (Discuss the items and amounts you entered above.)
Please provide a description and rationale for funding request for each budget line item completed in the above Project Budget.
Timeline
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A link to the report template for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 was sent via ZoomGrants. This report template includes instructions, tutorial, and report form to be submitted for each month during the grant, along with the final report that automatically calculates demographic information from the monthly reports. Please upload the completed report form for the respective month, labeling the document as "Progress Report - "month/year". For example: The completed report form should be LABELED, "Progress Report - July 2023" and then UPLOADED into the report tab titled 8/15/2023.
