Community Resource Grant Program

The City of Leander is soliciting applications for its Community Resource Grant Program to provide competitive grant funding to qualified nonprofit organizations delivering programs and services that directly benefit Leander residents, with applications due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Eligible organizations must hold IRS tax-exempt status (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or other qualifying classification), have operated continuously for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline, maintain adequate financial management systems, and maintain an active governing board. Eligible program activities span three categories: Safety & Security services (utility, food, rent, mortgage, and clothing assistance; homeless services; home maintenance); Wellness services (mental health, medical care access, social isolation programs); and Support Services (workforce development, job training, financial literacy).

The City of Leander has allocated $100,000 in total funding for Fiscal Year 2027. The number of awards and maximum award amounts will be determined by the quality of applications received, demonstrated community need, available funding, and funding recommendations. Matching funds are not required. The initial grant term is one year, with the City reserving the right to offer a second round of awards based on satisfactory performance and compliance with grant requirements.

Applications are evaluated on a 100-point weighted scoring system: Community Impact (50%), Program Effectiveness (25%), Organizational Capacity (10%), Fiscal Responsibility (10%), and Sustainability and Collaboration (5%). Required documentation includes IRS Determination Letter, most recent Form 990, current operating budget, recent financial statements, Board of Directors list, W-9, Certificate of Insurance naming the City as certificate holder, completed Grant Project Budget Template, and Conflict of Interest Policy and Disclosure Statements. Applications must be submitted electronically through the City's CivicPlus Portal and Euna Solutions platform.

An informational meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Questions are due October 16, 2026. Award selection notification is projected for November 20, 2026, with Grant Agreements issued December 2, 2026.