Grants Committee

Our Mission

The Grants Committee consists of Board members and Stakeholders and is tasked with reviewing Neighborhood Purpose Grant (NPG) and Community Improvement Project (CIP) applications, and making recommendations to the Board. Neighborhood Purpose Grants can be awarded to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools with projects that will benefit the Elysian Valley Community. Grants must be reviewed and voted on by the Grants Committee first, then recommended to the General Board, where the entire Board will vote.

Meeting Info

Grant Committee meetings are held as needed based on applications received. The link and agenda will be posted 72 hours before the meeting. Agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be found here, below, and the city website. To subscribe to our agendas and receive them by email, sign up here.

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What is a Neighborhood Purpose Grant?

Neighborhood Purposes Grants (NPG) are grants of up to $5,000 awarded to certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or public schools for activities that provide a demonstrable benefit to the community.

An NPG activity should build community, enhance the neighborhood, and be open, accessible, and free to the general public. Projects may encompass a wide range and can include, but are not limited to: the arts, beautification, community support, education, and community improvements.

Steps to Apply:

EVRNC is now accepting applications for grants!
First, read the NPG Applicant Information Packet to see if you qualify. If you meet the requirements, you may complete the Fillable NPG Application to apply for the Neighborhood Purpose Grant. Follow the guidelines outlined in the Application Process.
Submit your completed application and all required documents by email to Committee Chair Lauren Barturen. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If your application is for an event, it is recommended to submit an application at least three months in advance.
Once all the paperwork is in order, you should receive an email inviting you to attend the next Grants Committee meeting. Although not required, it is helpful for you to attend in order to present on your application and answer any questions. At this meeting, the application will be reviewed by the Committee and scored on the EVRNC Grants Committee NPG Assessment Rubric. The Committee will then vote whether to recommend to the General Board.
If recommended, the application will be voted on at the next calendared General Board Meeting. It is not required for you to attend, but highly encouraged - you will have an opportunity to present and share details of your project to the board and the public.
If approved, Grant Awardees are responsible for filling out an NPG Completion Report Form to show the Board and community how the grant was used and to provide photos, if possible.