The City of Rockaway Beach is seeking to award grants to non-profit community groups and other entities that meet the grant criteria for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The city will award up to $35,000 in grants this year as part of its Community Grant program.
Community entities and organizations that serve the Rockaway Beach community, but are not designated nonprofits, will need to meet at least one of the following criteria to be eligible for a grant:
• Provides assistance for essential utilities, food, medical needs, clothing or shelter.
• Provides educational or recreational opportunities for children or seniors.
• Generates/supports economic activity in Rockaway Beach.
In evaluating requests from non-profits and for-profit entities and organizations the City will consider the following:
• The requesting organization’s history of success.
• The organizational and financial stability of the requesting organization.
• The number and types of community members served by the request.
• The ability to measure and track the effectiveness of a project or service.
• Community grant funds will not be used for travel, budget deficits or for routine operating expenses.
Interested organizations should submit a Community Grant application and letter by 4:00PM on Friday, December 1, 2023. Applications are available on our website: www.corb.us