How much funding does Community Service Program (CSP) Grant provide?

Community Service Program (CSP) Grant provides US $25,000 - US $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Service Program (CSP) Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Community Service Program (CSP) Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Community Service Program (CSP) Grant

Fulton County Department of Community Development - Youth and Community Services Division

State Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants Grants for Youth Programs Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

US $25,000 - US $100,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

existence for at least one (1) year.
The maximum amount of funds allowed for administrative purposes is 5%.
An agency may only submit one CSP RFP per funding cycle.
Community Services funds must be used to support Fulton County residents only.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Proposals will be DEEMED INELIGIBLE for the following reasons:
Not eligible: Proposal’s funding request exceeds $100,000 CSP max, and/or exceeds 5% Administrative max.
Not eligible: Includes direct and indirect charges for administration of the grant.
Not eligible: Construction projects, renovations, repairs, remodeling of existing buildings, or land acquisitions will
Not eligible: not be funded (This does not apply for the Senior Home Modification projects, or renovations/repairs).
Not eligible: Agencies whose activities are restricted to its membership.
Not eligible: College / University projects which are not open to the public and do not serve a significant (50%)
Not eligible: non-student population.
Not eligible: Government agencies; Agencies that serve as funding sources to 501(c)3 organizations.
Not eligible: Projects of a religious nature.
Not eligible: Scholarships to public / private educational institutions.
Not eligible: Deficit Reduction.

Overview

Funder: Fulton County Department of Community Development - Youth and Community Services Division

The Community Service Program (CSP) Grant, administered by the Fulton County Department of Community Development, aims to enhance the well-being of Fulton County residents through collaborative, results-driven initiatives. Eligible agencies must have 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and can request funds to support innovative projects that address pressing community needs. The program emphasizes accessibility and evidence-based practices, ensuring services reach all residents, regardless of their financial situation.

Community Services Program (CSP)
Community Services, a division of the Department of Community Development, administers and coordinates the County’s Human Services Delivery Network. This network brings together nonprofit service providers, community-based organizations, churches, citizens, private sector and other local governments to address the issues related to Fulton County residents.
What are the characteristics of Community Services Programs that have historically been funded?
Results-Driven: program focuses on improving the conditions and well-being of participants with a tracking system in place to measure the program’s impact.
Evidence-based Practice: program has a significant level of measurable, and quality data showing positive outcomes.
Innovative: program addresses gaps in current systems, tests new approaches, or uses creative strategies to address unmet needs.
Collaborative: agency partners with one or more organizations to achieve mutual intended outcomes. Two or more local communities/non-profits working in support of a single or collaborative project.
Systemic Approach: program engages in policy analysis and action that enables us to identify and influence the key root causes of issues negatively impacting Fulton County’s residents.

Eligibility

Agency and 501 (c) 3 status must be in
existence for at least one (1) year.The maximum amount of funds allowed for administrative purposes is 5%. An agency may only submit one CSP RFP per funding cycle.Community Services funds must be used to support Fulton County residents only.
All programs must be accessible to all Fulton County residents regardless of their ability to pay.
Agency must be able to report the Fulton County Commission District in which all program participants reside.
The proposed project must take place in a facility that is accessible under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

Ineligibility

Proposals will be DEEMED INELIGIBLE for the following reasons:

Proposal’s funding request exceeds $100,000 CSP max, and/or exceeds 5% Administrative max.

Includes direct and indirect charges for administration of the grant. Construction projects, renovations, repairs, remodeling of existing buildings, or land acquisitions will
not be funded (This does not apply for the Senior Home Modification projects, or renovations/repairs). Agencies whose activities are restricted to its membership.
College / University projects which are not open to the public and do not serve a significant (50%)
non-student population. Government agencies; Agencies that serve as funding sources to 501(c)3 organizations.
Projects of a religious nature.
Scholarships to public / private educational institutions.
Deficit Reduction.
Capital expenditures (resources not completely consumed during the contract year i.e. computers,
construction, vehicles, cell phones, etc.). Program materials that may be pertinent to the scope of services of a funded program and that aid in grantee meeting contracted program outcomes are excluded from capital expenditure definition (i.e. children's story books, educational materials, games, puzzles, and flash cards).