NTCA Emergent Grant

The NTCA Emergent Grant supports urgent projects that enhance community vitality, economic health, and environmental sustainability in North Lake Tahoe. Funded by TOT and NLT-TBID, it prioritizes initiatives outside the Annual Grant Cycle. Eligible applicants must demonstrate immediate funding needs and align with specific priorities. The program encourages innovative solutions for community enhancement, environmental stewardship, and workforce housing, fostering a thriving destination for residents and visitors alike.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with funding recommendations typically made within two to three months of submission.
The Emergent Grant Cycle is part of the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program.
The Emergent Grant Cycle supports projects/programs that are considered urgent and fall outside the Annual Grant Cycle (typically August-November).
Funding Priority Areas
Applicants will indicate which priority area(s) they are positively impacting from the alphabetized list below:

Eligibility

The Emergent Grant Cycle application supports projects/programs that meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Meets the minimum eligibility requirements.Aligns with one of the priorities of the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program.
• Demonstrates a clear and compelling need for immediate funding and explains why it cannot wait until the Annual Grant Cycle.

Addresses an emergent, urgent, or short-term opportunity in the North Lake Tahoe community. And one or the other of the following criteria:
New projects/programs not previously approved through the TOT-TBID Dollars at Work Program with a maximum funding request of $150,000. New housing projects/programs are an exception to this criteria. NTCA will review all housing projects/programs submitted through the Emergent Grant Cycle.Projects/programs previously approved under the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work Program AND under contract.Applicants may submit multiple requests throughout the year. However, approval of one request does not guarantee future funding.