NOF/ARPA FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
2024-2025 Applications Under Review
Presented by the City of Detroit in partnership with SP Grace, LLC as the grant administrator and technical assistance provider.
The Neighborhood Opportunities Fund (NOF) was created 1976 by the Detroit City Council to provide grants for public service programs proposed by nonprofit and neighborhood service organizations.
This program provides funds to improve the quality of life of low-income residents in the City of Detroit. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was created under the Biden Administration to provide direct relief to Americans, contain COVID-19 and rescue the economy.
In combination, NOF/ARPA is able to offer this grant funding opportunity for organizations that provide direct relief to low- and moderate-income Detroiters who were impacted and disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
Grants range from $10,000 to $20,000.
All eligible small, 501(c)3 non-profit tax-exempt community- and faith-based organizations servicing the City of Detroit, including start-up non-profits that met the requirements, were encouraged to apply.
Technical Assistance
Our team is proud to offer support to both NOF/ARPA Round 1 beneficiaries and to the Round 2 applicants!
Virtual Workshop Topic - Building a Fundraising Culture
Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 9am-12pm
Cultivating a Culture of Fundraising: Engaging Everyone in Your Mission is designed to move beyond traditional approaches and help everyone in your organization become a proactive participant in fundraising, regardless of their role.
Virtual Workshop Topic - Enhancing Your Marketing Strategy
Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 1pm-4pm
Enhancing Your Marketing Strategy: Creative Outreach is your catalyst for growth. Whether you're just starting out or have decades of experience, this dynamic session is designed to inspire and equip you with fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to drive impact.
There's much more to come!
NOF/ARPA Grant Funding Opportunity
Click HERE if you'd like to watch a program overview.
Funding helps expand programs that align with the six priorities:
This is an Exciting Opportunity!
Targeted for small, 501(c)3 non-profit tax-exempt community- and faith-based organizations
Beneficiaries are awarded grants between $10,000 - $20,000
Technical assistance is provided to assist with grant application
Technical assistance is provided to support organizations, even beyond this opportunity
NOF/ARPA Grant Beneficiary success story!
What are the basic eligibility requirements?
Incorporated community organizations, block clubs, and faith-based organizations
Serving the City of Detroit
Must be in existence for at least one year
IRS 501(c)3 designation or partnered with a 501(c)3 designated fiscal sponsor
Good standing with the State of Michigan
Current Michigan Non-Profit Report from LARA
Ineligible organizations include:
Educational Institutions
For-profit business/organizations
Program Requirements
Program must address a community need and have a positive impact in the community it serves
Programs must have a component that responds to COVID-19 impacts
Applicants must provide required documentation to receive funding
Organization must have the capacity to comply with program guidelines
Application must include a clearly defined scope of work and budget
Program goals must be realistic and achievable within the specified time period
Performance standards/metrics/outputs and outcomes must be clearly defined
What are ineligible program costs?
Pre-contract costs
Back taxes, proposal costs, debts, late charges, penalties
Improperly procured purchases
Gifts and donations
Staff recruitment
Facilities/equipment depreciation
Costs associated with the organization rather than the specific program
Costs associated with advertisements, pamphlets, surveys, etc.
Insurance deductibles, past pension contributions
Promotion or advertisement
Suing the government
Staff training, entertainment, conferences or retreats, travel
Public relations, advertising, fundraising
Payments for bad debts/late fees
Rental assistance in any unit in which the beneficiary/subsidiary has one percent or more ownership interest in the property
Indirect organizational costs
Undocumented expenses
Lobbying at partisan political activities
Alcoholic beverage or illegal drugs, food not related to program activities
Publication not related to contract work
Personal credit card or checking account charges
Goal of the Technical Assistance
Working together to make sure you are successful
- Pre-application technical assistance was provided for organizations that registered for it until the application opened. Technical assistance can not be provided while the application is open (September 16 - November 15).
- Technical assistance will continue with beneficiaries once funds are awarded.
- Technical assistance will help organizations become more sustainable through large- and small-group training, coaching, and individual one-on-one sessions.
- Organizations receiving post award technical assistance will obtain help building their operational, programmatic, financial, and organizational capacity. Training will include continuous improvement strategies.
- Organizations awarded funding will continue to receive technical assistance to help them to apply for CDBG/NOF, corporate, and other philanthropic funding opportunities
- There will be opportunities for organizations that are not awarded funding to participate in some of the technical assistance programming.
FAQ
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Asia McHaney
ARPA Program Manager
City of Detroit, Housing & Revitalization Department
Email: asia.mchaney@detroitmi.gov
SP Grace
NOF/ARPA Grant Administrator
Email: nof-arpa@spgrace.com
Tamra Fountaine Hardy
Director, Neighborhood Services and Economic Development Divisions
City of Detroit, Housing and Revitalization Department
Phone: 313-495-4099
Email: fountainet@detroitmi.gov