Mayor’s Matching Grant Program - Schools and non-profit organizations

The City of Orlando is seeking applications for the Mayor’s Matching Grant (MMG) program to improve academic achievement, reduce youth crime and invest in the foundation of safe communities. Donor Name: City of Orlando State: Florida County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | In-Kind Deadline: 09/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The City of Orlando grant program is to promote partnerships and collaborations with businesses, religious institutions, non-profit agencies and other community resources to provide youth programs that improve academic achievement, reduce youth crime and invest in the foundation of safe communities.  Focus Areas Education Academic Athletic Civic Engagement Mentoring Opportunities Funding Information Grant funds are available bi-annually, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 that are matched dollar for dollar by the applicants using a combination of cash, in-kind contributions and volunteer labor. Uses of Funds Grant funds will be disbursed in the form of quarterly reimbursements for approved expenses. Grant recipients may request a cash advance of up to 50% of the grant award at the time of application to cover start up costs and purchase supplies. Eligibility Criteria  Public or Private Schools Federally Tax Exempt 501(c)3 Organizations. Project Criteria Project must offer high-quality educational, academic, civic engagement or mentoring opportunities for youth during non-school hours. Applicant cannot be a current recipient of a Mayor’s Matching Grant. Applicant must be in existence for at least one year. Applicant must ensure dollar-for-dollar match of the grant request using a combination of cash, volunteer  labor and/or in-kind goods or services. Project must take place within the Orlando city limits. Ineligible Computers Office equipment In-school programs (programs offered during school hours). Administrative and/or indirect costs that are more than 15% fo the school or non-profit organization’s grant request. Projects that discriminate or exclude participants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability. Access must be open to all segments of the community. Pre and/or post-award expenses. Theme park tickets. Third party or other “pass through”  organizations. Faith-based organizations/programs, unless there is a non-faith-based service that is available to all segments of the population. city limits For more information, visit City of Orlando.