FAQs: North Greenwood Community Grant
What is the deadline for submittal?
- Grant applications must be completed and submitted online by 5:00 pm on February 15. No extensions will be provided. No paper applications will be accepted. We strongly recommend you do not wait until the last minute!
Can I edit a section of my application that has already been submitted?
- Yes. City of Clearwater staff can reopen sections of your application for you to edit before the deadline of February 15.
What if my project offers more than one type of program service listed in the application?
- Check all boxes that apply, and explain your programming in the narrative.
Can I apply for more than one grant?
- Yes, you may apply for more than one North Greenwood Community grant if you have more than one project planned. You may not use the funds from two different North Greenwood Community grants for the same project/program.
- You may also apply for a grant within the Cultural Affairs Nonprofit Grant Program and/or Education Grant Program so long as you meet the eligibility requirements as described by each of the grant programs. Staff will ensure funding awarded under multiple applications is not used for the same expenses.
Can I apply if I am not currently in business but have a great idea for a project?
- Yes, so long as you have identified a Fiscal Agent that supports your application. Please contact the staff member(s) listed on the first page of the application for more information.
Can I buy computers, materials or supplies for my program with grant funds?
- Yes, so long as they are listed in your budget.
Can I use grant funds for construction or expansion of an existing building?
- No. You may request funds for build out or improvements to an existing facility, however such improvements must be considered permanent and necessary to achieve project goals. Projects that are using funds for construction will be scored lower than projects that are using the funds to provide direct programs and services to the North Greenwood Community.
Do I need to have the insurance coverage listed?
- Yes, the insurance coverage listed is required by the city of Clearwater. The organization may wait until the grant is awarded to obtain this level of coverage, but documentation of coverage will be required to receive the funds. The grant agreement will be terminated if the applicant is not able to obtain the required insurance coverage.
Can a for-profit business apply?
- Yes, if the business provides programming that fits the eligibility criteria.
When will I know if my application is approved?
- Staff will make recommendations for approval at the City Council meeting scheduled for April 20, 2023. Applicants will be notified on April 21 of Council’s decision.
- You may also check the status of your application at any time by logging into your application.
If I am awarded a grant, when will I receive funds?
- Funds will be distributed as early as May 2023. A grant agreement must be signed in advance (but after City Council has approved the award April 20.)
Will I be required to submit grant reports?
- Yes, after receiving the grant award quarterly reports will be required until all grant funds have been expended.
Can I apply for the grant if my business/organization is not located in the city?
- Yes, so long as the activity/program/population you serve is located within the area defined in the North Greenwood application.
What if I run out of room answering a question?
- In the answer space provided, please enter “See Uploaded Document”. In a separate word document, identify the question by number as listed in the application (e.g. D.2 Budget Narrative) and then provide your answer. Upload in the Required Documents tab under the “Other” section.
How much in grant funds am I able to request?
- Refer to each section’s maximum grant award. Please describe in detail the need for which funds are requested. Staff will evaluate the reasonableness of the request based on anticipated program impact and in comparison to other requests received. If applying under multiple sections, a description of how the funds will be used within each section is helpful for the reviewers to understand your project goals.
If I request a certain dollar amount in grant funds, is it an all or nothing award?
- No, the panel review will determine the dollar amount of the grant award.
In the Required Documentation Section, I am not able to “Complete & Continue”?
- Please make sure you have uploaded all the required documentation (identified as *required). Once you have everything uploaded, you will be able to “complete & continue” and submit the application.