Phase II - Request for Proposals

Greater Kansas City LISC is implementing a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for

the second phase of NeighborhoodsNOW (2009-2011). The RFP process will award Opportunity Grants to support resident-led projects and programs defined in the Quality of Life Plans for six target neighborhoods and key commercial corridors.

Applicants are asked to propose how they will meet the needs identified in each neighborhood's Quality of Life Plan and successful proposals will build on the accomplishments and activities of the past three years (Phase I).

Five Sustainable Communities Goals provide the primary guideposts for NeighborhoodsNOW. 

1. Develop, preserve and invest in the physical development of low-income communities. 
2. Increase family income and wealth, including improving residents’ skills and access to living wage jobs.
3. Stimulate economic activity, including connecting our targeted neighborhoods to the regional economy.
4. Improve residents’ access to quality education.
5. Foster livable, safe and healthy environments and lifestyles in these communities.

Opportunity grants will be awarded in each of these five goal areas, in addition to a Community Organizing Opportunity Grant cycle. Proposals must align with the Sustainable Communities Goals and describe expected outcomes/deliverables and strategic impact.

Greater Kansas City LISC is currently accepting proposals for:

Community Organizing Opportunity Grants

Proposals are due 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Two information sessions will be held at the Greater Kansas City LISC offices:

3535 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO. Attendance at the sessions is not required, but interested applicants are encouraged to attend. 

• Wednesday, October 8, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 8, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Additional Opportunity Grant RFPs will be announced in early 2009. Organizations interested in applying for NeighborhoodsNOW funding should download and carefully review the materials posted here. 

>RFP General Guidelines

>Grant Proposal Application

>Community Organizing Opportunity Grants Summary

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Questions regarding NeighborhoodsNOW grant opportunities should be directed to NeighborhhodsNOW Program Officer Damon Broadus.