The Grant in Support Program is designed to assist community-based nonprofit organizations in providing essential services, art activities, programs, and events specifically for residents of the City of Bishop. This program aligns with a mission to foster community well-being and enrichment by empowering local non-profits. While a formal "foundation mission" or "theory of change" is not explicitly stated, the program's intent to directly benefit Bishop residents implies a strategic priority on local community development and support for accessible services.
The primary target beneficiaries are the residents living in the City of Bishop. The impact goal is to provide services that directly benefit these residents, encompassing a wide range of needs from community services and art to various programs and events. The program aims to enhance the quality of life and accessibility of resources for the local population by supporting the organizations that serve them.
The program prioritizes a variety of projects, including one-time initiatives, program enhancements, pilot programs, capital expenditures, and special supplies. It also supports an organization’s ongoing expenditures, indicating a focus on both new initiatives and the sustained operation of vital community services. Ineligible projects include personnel costs, self-labor expenses, general operations and maintenance (beyond specific ongoing expenditures), scholarships for individuals, and fundraising sponsorships. This highlights a focus on direct program delivery and capital improvements rather than administrative overhead or direct individual aid.
Expected outcomes include the successful implementation of new and enhanced programs, improved community services, and the provision of art activities and events for Bishop residents. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the selection criteria suggest an evaluation based on proposal project/goal and objectives, community needs and benefit, future funding to sustain programs/matches, organization’s background, evaluation method, and project timeline. This implies that successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate clear objectives and methods for evaluating their impact. The City Council's review process ensures that funding is directed towards initiatives with a clear plan for community benefit and sustainability.
