Clarkston C.A.R.E.S. Grant Program

Clarkston C. A. R.

E. S. Grant Program is sponsored by City of Clarkston, GA.

Provides non-matching grants to nonprofit organizations making a direct, positive impact on local residents in Clarkston.

Clarkston CARES Grant | City of Clarkston, GA Clarkston C. A. R.

E. S. Grant Program The City of Clarkston is excited to announce the launch of the Clarkston C.

A. R. E.

S. (Community Assistance, Resources, Empowerment, and Support) Grant Program, a non-matching grant aimed at strengthening our community by supporting nonprofit organizations that make a direct, positive impact on local residents. The Clarkston C.

A. R. E.

S. Grant is designed to fund initiatives that improve the well-being and quality of life of our community members while also promoting growth, sustainability, and resilience within the City of Clarkston. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply!

Before starting the application process, we encourage all applicants to carefully review the information below, which includes essential details on grant criteria, the application process, and important dates.

Grant Type : Non-Matching Grant Maximum Award : Up to $10,000 per grantee Number of Awards : Five (5) grants per cycle Grant Cycles : Two cycles annually Purpose : To provide financial support for programs and services that directly assist/support residents of Clarkston. Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered: Direct Service to Residents Services or programs must directly assist/support residents of Clarkston.

Proof of residency (e.g., government-issued ID) is required for residents receiving services. All training sessions, meetings, and events funded by this grant must be held within the City of Clarkston. Organizational Experience Applicants must have been actively operating as a business or service for at least three (3) consecutive years prior to application.

Applicants must provide verifiable proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. For all training sessions, meetings, or events, a detailed cost-per-person breakdown must be included with the application. Applicants are required to submit three (3) professional references who can verify the organization's impact and credibility.

Applicants are required to submit two (2) letters of support which clearly list names, titles, email address, phone number of agencies or individuals To ensure a transparent and equitable process, all applicants must comply with the following steps: Mandatory Pre-Application Meeting All applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting. The meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 10:00am-11:00am and 6:00p.

m-7:00p. m. at Clarkston City Hall (736 Park North Blvd.

Suite 120, Clarkston, Georgia 30021). Applicants only need to attend one of the two meetings. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.

m. EST on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Each applicant is eligible to receive one (1) grant award per 12-month period. Applicants who do not receive an award may reapply during future grant cycles. A ranking and review committee, consisting of non-City employees, will evaluate applications based on established criteria.

Application Opens : September 17, 2025 Application Closes : October 15, 2025 Review Period Begins : October 20, 2025 Notification of Results : November 17, 2025 Fair and Impartial Review : No City of Clarkston employees serve on the ranking and review committee to ensure an unbiased selection process. Grant Requirements : Only complete applications meeting all eligibility criteria will be reviewed.

All applications must be submitted through https://www. bidnetdirect. com/ .

To apply, you must first create an account and then search for the posting titled “Clarkston C. A. R.

E. S Community Grant Program. ” Please note that no other form of application will be accepted .

All questions—including those discussed during the mandatory pre-application meeting—must also be submitted in writing through BidNet. Required Documentation Checklist Before submitting your application for the Clarkston C. A.

R. E. S Grant Program.

Here's a list of required documents you'll need: The applicant’s 501(c)(3) Determination Letter The applicant’s Certificate of Incorporation The applicant’s last two years of financial statements Two letters of support, which clearly list names and titles of agencies or individuals Three professional references Funding commitment letters from all other funders of this program or activity For questions or assistance, please contact citygrants@cityofclarkston.

com and submit questions on Bidnet.

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