Grants Division

 The Grants Division works to secure external funding for the city, primarily through state and federal grant opportunities.

The goals of the Grants Division are to:
• increase the City’s capacity to compete for grants and federal funding,
• promote collaborative efforts between citizens, departments, nonprofits, businesses, contractors, sub-recipients, and stakeholders,
• increase grant-related revenue,
• limit the City’s exposure to any grant-related legal liability,
• and improve the efficiency and impact of programs and services funded through grant dollars.

The Grants Division is responsible for major grant-related functions including:

• Locating grant funding based on priorities identified by various departments, city leaders, and community members.
• Acting as a central hub and liaison for the coordination of efforts amongst stakeholders and departments.
• Identify match and in-kind match funding sources.
• Conduct monitoring, evaluations, risk assessments, technical assistance, and tracking to ensure fiscal and programmatic compliance.
• Assistance with administering grants and Federal Funding for departments without appropriate management staff.
• Update the public on grant-related matters.
• Write and assist with grant applications to secure federal, state, local and, other sources of grant funding.