New Initiative Grant Program
UP TO $4,000 IS AVAILABLE PER GRANT
UP TO $4,000 IS AVAILABLE PER GRANT
UP TO $4,000 IS AVAILABLE PER GRANT
The Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation New Initiative Grant Program, is intended to spur innovation in parks and recreation services at a local, regional, or state-wide level that ultimately could have state-wide impact.
What is eligible for funding?
Grant funding is available for
programs and services that demonstrate innovation in pa
The Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation New Initiative Grant Program, is intended to spur innovation in parks and recreation services at a local, regional, or state-wide level that ultimately could have state-wide impact.
What is eligible for funding?
Grant funding is available for
programs and services that demonstrate innovation in parks and recreation services for the agency submitting the grant application, with future applicability for other agencies at a local, regional, or state-wide level. Applications that are innovative to the field of Parks and Recreation as a whole are desired. New or innovative programs that are specific to a city will also be considered.
What is excluded?
Capital improvements like buildings and structures, funding for existing programs and services, on-going expenses and costs incurred prior to the award of the grant are not eligible.
ELIGIBILITY
UP TO $4,000 IS AVAILABLE PER GRANT
UP TO $4,000 IS AVAILABLE PER GRANT
• Each grant must have a sponsoring agency (government or non-profit).
• Applicants must be a MRPF member, or their sponsoring agency must be a MRPF member.
• Grants must be matched by resources, supplies or funds.
• Grant funds must be expended within the agency's current or upcoming fiscal year in which they were awarded.
• One submission per agency, per grant cycle.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
UP TO $4,000 IS AVAILABLE PER GRANT
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
If the initiative that is being funded is not implemented, recipients are required to return funds to the Foundation.
1. Grant recipients will be required to present their program or service outcomes online at Minnesota Recreation and Park Association website.
2. Present their program at the MRPA Annual State Conference
3. Disbursement o
If the initiative that is being funded is not implemented, recipients are required to return funds to the Foundation.
1. Grant recipients will be required to present their program or service outcomes online at Minnesota Recreation and Park Association website.
2. Present their program at the MRPA Annual State Conference
3. Disbursement of grant funds will be done on a reimbursement basis. Copies of receipts or invoices for incurred expenses equaling the full grant amount must be submitted for reimbursement. Must be submitted by dates noted on application.
4. Recipients may be required, as applicable/appropriate, to include the MRPF logo or other forms of recognition, on relevant items (i.e., promotional materials, tangible items, social media, etc.).
EVALUATION PROCESS
UP TO $4,000 IS AVAILABLE PER GRANT
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Grant applications will be reviewed by a panel of Foundation Board Members. Evaluations will be based on the criteria:
• Innovative approach to a program or service.
• Community need or support.
• Feasibility or likelihood that the program or service could be used by other agencies throughout Minnesota.
• How the program will be assessed
Grant applications will be reviewed by a panel of Foundation Board Members. Evaluations will be based on the criteria:
• Innovative approach to a program or service.
• Community need or support.
• Feasibility or likelihood that the program or service could be used by other agencies throughout Minnesota.
• How the program will be assessed and what measures will be used to determine its success.
• Program/service budget and what the grant is intended to fund.
• Sustainability and likelihood the program will continue after the funds are used.