2010 Neighborhood Revitalization Program
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NO FAXED OR E-MAILED PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED
DEADLINE:
THURSDAY, JULY 15th, 2010 BY 4:00 P.M.
Due to the uneven nature of our apparent economic recovery, New York City’s low income neighborhoods continue to experience extreme economic dislocation. For this reason, the 2010 Neighborhood Revitalization Program’s Request for Proposals will once again focus on community efforts to help residents cope with economic hardship. Despite facing the challenge of shrinking government, foundation and corporate support, as well as the loss of development fees due to declining investments in housing and other capital investments, community development organizations are still important community anchors. Eligible activities include but are not limited to job training and employment counseling, eviction prevention, financial services, and benefits assistance.
Last year’s Request for Proposals generated 56 eligible responses: 4 from Staten Island, 5 from Queens, 9 from the Bronx, and 19 each from Manhattan and Brooklyn. 14 of the proposals were approved for grants of $40,000 each. These grants were part of a total of more than $13.5 million that the NRP program has awarded since 1978.
Please note that this RFP is explicitly and exclusively for organizations that are community resident-driven – i.e., governed by a board composed of a majority of community residents with a mission focused on a specific geographic area or a cluster of adjacent communities. The competition is limited to organizations located in and serving communities within the five boroughs of New York City. Project funding requests should not exceed $40,000.
Patricia Swann
May 2010
ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS: Applicant organizations must demonstrate in their proposal that they meet the following program criteria:
• At least one year of work in community-based housing or economic development work;
• Evidence of the successful completion of a project that improved conditions in your neighborhood;
• Strong neighborhood base, including community resident participation on your board of directors; and
• The ability to work with other organizations and constituencies in your community, such as community boards or other nonprofit organizations.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: Please submit the following items as part of a proposal:
1. A statement no longer than 2 pages discussing the community context for your proposal.
2. A statement no longer than 5 pages describing project activities and the specific objectives to be met. List expected outcomes or accomplishments that will be realized with a grant and how the work will be supported after the grant expires.
3. A detailed one-year project budget including other sources (if any) that are committed to covering project costs.
4. The organizational budget for the current fiscal year and proposed budget for the next fiscal year, if available, showing sources of revenue and itemized expenses.
5. Your most recent audited financial statement.
6. A completed copy of our Proposal Cover Sheet.
Please submit two copies of items #1, 2, and 3 and one copy of items #4, 5, and 6. Do not use folders.
Proposals must be received via mail, messenger service or hand delivery by 4 P.M. on Thursday, July 15th, 2010. FAXED OR E-MAILED PROPOSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Our office location is 909 Third Avenue (between 54th and 55th Streets). Hand delivered proposals should be dropped off at the message center at 909 Third Avenue by 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 15th. Due to building policy, you are NOT permitted to deliver proposals directly to NYCT offices on the 22nd floor.
Grants will be announced in early December 2010. Please call Patricia Swann at 212-686-0010 ext. 530 if you have any questions.