The Community Development Division of the City of Madison is seeking proposals to provide support and skill building opportunities in leadership development for residents wishing to do work in their neighborhoods that will increase community cohesion and/or improve their neighborhoods.

It is expected that up to $107,000 will be available for allocation and that 2-3 awards will be made for $30,000-$60,000 for use in 2019. If applicants can begin programming by Oct 1, 2018, additional funds may be awarded to support work undertaken in 4th quarter 2018. All programs must conclude by December 31, 2019.

Note: Potential applicants are required to attend a Community Building and Engagement 2018-19 Workshop or schedule a conversation with City staff (Deon Carruthers or Nancy Saiz at 266-6520) on their proposal prior to July, 13, 2018 to be eligible to apply. Applications will not be accepted from entities that have not attended a workshop or consulted with staff on their proposals

The RFP guidelines, application and workshop registration are now available on the City of Madison Community Development Division website.

Please contact Deon Carruthers at 266-6520 or dcarruthers@cityofmadison.com  if you have any questions.