Community Resilience Prize: Back to Business Application Questions

CRP: Back to Business consists of a two part application. Part 1 will be completed by all applicants and Part 2 will be completed only by those who are selected as finalists and move into the interview round. Part 1 of the application is open now and will close Monday, November 22nd at 12pm.

Below you’ll find the questions for both parts so that you may prepare before going into the application itself. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Part 1 (To be completed by all applicants)

Eligibility

  1. Please confirm the organization is based in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park or Miami-Dade County or New York City
  2. Please confirm the organization serves Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park or Miami-Dade County or New York City
  3. Please confirm the grant request focuses exclusively on serving low-to-moderate income individuals
  4. Please confirm the grant request is focused on workforce development training programs
  5. Please confirm that the grant request would be used for 2022 calendar year programming
  6. Please confirm that the organization is one of the following:
    • 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
    • Group fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  7. Please note that places of worship are not eligible. Confirm that the organization is not a place of worship
  8. I understand that if selected to participate in CRP: Back to Business, we will have the same one (1) Program representative – who specifically works on the program’s operations or service delivery – attend all forums.

Grant Program Details

  1. Please provide the organization’s mission statement
  2. Please provide the organization’s mission statement in 1-2 sentences
  3. Please provide total grant request amount
    • Please note: this can be between $10,000 and $50,000. CRP: Back to Business will provide support for line items that impact program participants directly – including program materials and staff members who are delivering the program. CRP will not support more than 10% of the budget for personnel outside of those who work directly with program participants.
  4. Please provide the program’s proposed start date
  5. Please provide the program’s proposed end date
  6. Please select the regions your project will impact:
    • Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck
    • Miami-Dade County
    • New York City
  7. Does the program serve geographic areas outside of the three cities listed above?
  8. If yes: Please list which state(s) the program also serves?
  9. Which age groups does the program serve?
    • Youth (<18 Years)
    • Young Adult (18-24)
    • Adult
    • Elderly (65+)
  10. Project Name
  11. Which specific population(s) does the program serve?
    • All people
    • Immigrants, migrants, and/or refugees
    • Incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals
    • Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
    • LGBTQ+ individuals
    • Low-to-moderate income individuals
    • People with disabilities
    • Students
    • Veterans
    • Women
    • Other (please specify)
  12. What is the primary focus of the training program?
    • Construction
    • Culinary arts
    • Electrical engineering
    • Healthcare
    • Hospitality
    • Plumbing
    • Technology
    • Other (please specify)
  13. In addition to training, what other programming does the organization provide?
    • Childcare services
    • English language education
    • General job readiness
    • Job placement services
    • Retention support
    • Transportation services
    • No additional programming
    • Other (please specify)
  14. In 1-2 sentences, please explain the programming you are requesting funding for
  15. In greater detail, please explain how the proposed program supports low-to-moderate income individuals, and how it addresses challenges introduced or exacerbated by COVID-19. (250-500 words)
  16. How many people does the proposed program serve annually?
  17. What is the percentage of participants who are placed in a job within 6 months of completing the program?
  18. How does the organization support and track employment retention after program completion? (max 250 words)
  19. What are 1-3 goals the organization has set that will help the team measure success? How, if at all, does the program measure success in terms of greater earnings for program alumni?

Required Uploads

  1. Team Activities & Goals
    • To complete this question, please download a copy of the timeline template here. Please complete and upload the file.
    • What are the activities the team will undertake to achieve the goals (up to 5 per goal)? For each activity, please share the connection to goal and timeline.
  2. Budget
    • Please download a copy of the budget template here. Please complete the template and upload the file.
    • Note: Personnel Budget Restriction
      • CRP: Back to Business will provide support for line items that impact program participants directly – including program materials and staff members who are delivering the program. CRP will not support more than 10% of the budget for personnel outside of those who work with directly with program participants.

Confirmation

  1. I understand that if selected as a finalist, I will be required to complete an interview with Samvid Ventures’ Board of Trustees on either Wednesday, December 15 or Thursday, December 16, 2021.
  2. I understand that if selected to participate in CRP: Back to Business, the organization will be required to attend at the majority of periodic CRP forums.
  3. Please provide the names and contact information for two (2) past program participants who can speak to the impact of the organization’s programming. If chosen as a finalist for CRP: Back to Business, Samvid Ventures will be contacting the organization’s references.

Part 2 (To be completed only by chosen finalists)

If organization is fiscally sponsored:

  1. What is the name of the organization serving as fiscal sponsor?
  2. Please upload the fiscal sponsor’s 2019 audited financial statements (if organization is not legally required to complete an audit, unaudited financials will be accepted)
  3. Please upload the fiscal sponsor’s 2020 audited financial statements (if organization is not legally required to complete an audit, unaudited financials will be accepted)
  4. Please upload the fiscal sponsor’s IRS determination letter
  5. Please upload the fiscal sponsor’s most recent completed balance sheet from 2021
  6. Please upload the organization’s most recent completed balance sheet from 2021
  7. Please upload the organization’s 2022 budget

If organization is not fiscally sponsored:

  1. Please upload the organization’s 2019 audited financial statements (if organization is not legally required to complete an audit, unaudited financials will be accepted)
  2. Please upload the organization’s 2020 audited financial statements (if organization is not legally required to complete an audit, unaudited financials will be accepted)
  3. Please upload the organization’s IRS determination letter
  4. Please upload the organization’s most recent completed balance sheet from 2021
  5. Please upload the organization’s 2022 budget

All applicants

  1. Please provide an overview of the organization’s core programs (outside of the program in the grant request) (250-500 words)
  2. Please provide the names and titles of each individual on the leadership team
  3. If different from the leadership team, please provide names and titles of the team implementing the project (up to five)
  4. Please provide the name and job title of the program team member who will be assigned to attending CRP: Back to Business forums
  5. What is one topic area you would be interested in learning more about through CRP learning forums?
  6. You are welcome to upload any supporting documents you think may be helpful in further explaining this idea (e.g., budget narrative, testimonials, or annual report)

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