24-037 Nonprofit Arts and Recreation Grant

The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia is offering a Nonprofit Arts and Recreation Grant program for the third year. This grant opportunity is open to duly organized nonprofit organizations that wish to offer new or expand upon existing arts, cultural, athletic, and recreational programs targeted towards underserved and low-income populations within the City of Sandy Springs. The City is seeking innovative and creative partners to serve the communities where they reside, attend school, worship, etc. Preferred programming will be high quality and fill gaps in programming currently provided by the City and existing partners. The grant provides continuation grants up to $12,500 for previously awarded programs and new program grants up to $25,000. Proposals must align with the City's Recreation and Parks Master Plan, demonstrate the organization's mission and ability to serve the target community, and include metrics to measure program impact. Proposals are due by January 24, 2024 and will be evaluated based on criteria such as the program's creativity, quality, and ability to fill service gaps. The City reserves the right to interview selected applicants and award less than the requested amount.

The grant opportunity is open to all duly organized nonprofit organizations, and vendors are not required to have a business address in the City of Sandy Springs to apply. However, the awarded grant funds must be used exclusively for the benefit of groups, individuals, corporations, or other organizations located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Sandy Springs. The City has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor a budget range for this grant program.