GRANTS: CRITERIA

SLPCF seeks proposals that will fund general operating expenses, one-time expenses and special project expenses of community-based projects that meet SLPCF's guidelines.

Need: SLPCF will consider projects that address a critical community need that is not currently being addressed or not being addressed adequately.

Feasibility/Impact: SLPCF will consider projects that can be accomplished and will have an enduring positive change for the St. Louis Park community.

Organization/Capacity: SLPCF will consider the qualifications of the individuals implementing the proposed project to assure that the project can meet measurable outcomes.

Resources: SLPCF will review the project budget to assure that the program has adequate funding for the life of the project. Any additional funders for the proposed project must be submitted to the SLPCF.

Matching Grants/Challenge Grants: SLPCF will encourage the participation of others in funding projects and place an emphasis on providing matching funds or challenge grants in an attempt to stimulate increased response s from other sources.