HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4a. Selection of a DEI Grant Application Review Subcommittee Item 4a
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
FROM: Beya Makekau, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Phone Number: (805) 781-7073
E-mail: bmakekau@slocity.org
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION GRANT
APPLICATION REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
The Commission should nominate two to three commissioners to serve on the Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Grant Application Review Subcommittee to review all DEI grant
applications and provide initial funding recommendations.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Luis Obispo (the City) will provide up to $300,000 in financial support to
non-profit organizations for programming that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DE&I) in the City.
The purpose of this funding is to enhance the sense of belonging for all people in our
community. This funding allocation is an effort to uplift and support local projects,
programs, or initiatives (“Projects”) that contribute to creating a San Luis Obispo that is
welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and safe.
This funding is focused on narrowing equity gaps that have disproportionately impacted
marginalized communities. These gaps include, are not limited to:
Physical and mental health services
Education
Housing
Criminalization
Food security
Community representation
This will be the first year the HRC will take on the role of review and preliminary selection.
The HRC subcommittee will be responsible for reading all applications and identifying
preliminary recommendations for the commission to vote on. The subcommittee must not
have any conflicts of interest related the applications in review. Ultimately City Council
will vote and determine final awardee selection.
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Item 4a
NEXT STEPS
A subcommittee should be selected by the end of the August 3 rd HRC meeting, given
there are no conflicts of interest of the selected subcommittee.
ATTACHMENTS
A - DEI Grant Application
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APPLICATION
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
2022-2023 FUNDING FOR HIGH-IMPACT DE&I PROJECTS
Please provide all requested information before submitting your application. Please be as specific as possible!
If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this Application, or if a paper version is preferred, please
contact (805) 781-7073 or DEI@slocity.org
PART 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name:
Year Established:
Fiscal Agent, if different than above:
Tax ID#:
Name of Executive Director
(or highest leadership position)
Approximate Annual Budget:
Major Sources of Funding:
Mission Statement:
Number of paid staff (full- or part-time):
Number of volunteers:
Name of Board President or Chair:
Name of Person completing this Application:
Organization Mailing Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Name of Project:
Est. number of people served through this project:
Total Project Cost:
AMOUNT OF CITY FUNDING REQUESTED:
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Briefly describe your Organization’s mission, primary activities, and operating structures.
Describe the community(ies) your Organization supports.
Please be specific in the population and geographic area.
PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION
Describe your proposed project or program.
Specify what the requested funds will be used for, the need for this project, the number of people impacted.
Include a project plan, if available.
Describe the community the project will support.
Specify the population, location of services provided, and any other identifiers your proposed project will support.
Describe the equity gaps and community needs this project will address.
In the table below briefly list 2-3 methods of evaluation and indicators of success or measurable outcomes.
Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success / Measurable Outcomes
Example: # of BIPOC serving on public boards,
committees
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
In the chart below, identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this project, and their roles.
Name of Partner Activity/Service They Provide for This Project
Example: ABC Business Example: Free Use of Space for Weekend Classes
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Provide the timeline for this proposed project.
Describe your plan for sustainability beyond the City’s one-year award funding, if applicable.
PART 3: PROJECT COST / BUDGET
Using the table below, please provide a broadly- itemized budget for your project, including the source of any
matching funds.
Item Description
add more lines as needed
Total Cost Amount Provided
by City Funds
Amount of Other
Matching Funds
/Source*
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
*During application review, you may be asked for further financial information or for proof of any matching funds
PART 4: AWARENESS AND VISIBILITY
Describe the plan for promoting this project within the City of San Luis Obispo.
How will you highlight the City’s support of your project?
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PART 5: CERTIFICATION
By signing this application, I certify that the information contained within is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I agree to comply with the requirements of the City of the San Luis Obispo.
Name of Person Completing this Application:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Application Checklist
Use this checklist as a tool to ensure all required components are submitted with your final application.
I have included all of the following documents, in hard copy or via the online site:
Completed Grant Application
List of Organization’s current Board Members or leadership body
Organizational Chart
Copy of Document Certifying Federal Tax-Exempt status, if applicable
My Final Application includes all documents listed above, submitted by 5:00 pm on August 31st, 2022, via one of
the following methods:
The online application site: https://forms.slocity.org/Forms/2022-2023-FUNDING-FOR-HIGH-
IMPACT-DEI-PROGRAMS
One (1) signed application, including all attachments, in PDF format, submitted via email to
DEI@slocity.org
One (1) signed application, including all attachments, submitted via Hard Copy, either in person or
by email to: DE&I Task Force
919 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Attn: Dale Magee
Postmarks will not be accepted
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