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:OCR a REQUEST FOR 'PROPOSAL Eligibility The applicant must be a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota. State agencies, counties, cities, school boards, or a combination of any of the above may apply. Non - profit groups may apply via the appropriate political subdivision. Background The state of Minnesota, acting through its agency, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC), is seeking interested applicants for a youth sports and recreation grant program. The Minnesota Legislature has appropriated $400.000 for a grant program to be administered by the MASC in 1998. The grant program will promote before school, after school, and summer recreational youth sport activities. Grant recipients must have at least one local part- ner who is a political subdivision of the state of Minnesota. All grant applications will be reviewed by the MASC and awards will be made by the MASC Board of Directors. Purpose The purpose of this grant is to assist Minnesota communities in the start -up of programming or the expansion of existing youth sports, recreational, and other leisure activities.. Programs should provide youth sport activities.for the entire community and emphasize access for under - served, low - income, or at -risk youth. Grants are not intended to fund Minnesota State High School League.sports or activities. Proposals.mustcontaina plan•to ensure equal access:for_ youth of each gender.. • Objectives This funding is provided to increase the involvement of at -risk youth in before school after - school, and summer programming through partnerships that effectively utilize and build on, existing community resources. Each applicant should address barriers to partic- ipation by youth, such as transportation issues and program fees. Programs should focus on one or more of the follow- ing goals: A. Increasing the number of youth participating in program- ming; B. Increasing the athletic skills of youth participating in pro- gramming; C. Direct or indirect impact on academic achievement.and school attendance; D. Direct or indirect impact on social skills of youth partici- pating in programming; E. Direct or-indirect impact on juvenile crime rate in local community; F. Encourage communities and organizations to work in partnership to develop effective youth sports program- ming. Grant Amounts Grant awards will range in size from approximately $500 to $20,000. Matching funds from non -state sources will be required for all grant awards greater than $2,500. Grant requests between $2;501 and $5,000 will be required to pro- vide additional funds from non -state sources at one dollar for every two dollars of the grant award. Grant requests between $5,001 and $20,000 will be required to provide a dollar for dollar match from non -state sources. Grant Request Match Requirement $500 - $2,500 No Match $2,501 - $5,000 1:2 Match $5,001- $20,000. 1:1 Match Matchingfunds may consist of the :actual dollar amount. or the-current market value of in -kind. capital contributions. In. kind contributions must be for - budgeted items essential: to the fulfillment of the pro- gram. In kind contributions can make up no more than 50% of the total matching funds required. Grant Use Grant awards must be used to develop a new recreational youth program or expand an existing program. Funds may be used for any of the following as they relate to the devel- opment of such programs: A. Supervision or Coaching B. Instructional or Marketing Materials C. Membership or Participation Fees D. Sport or Recreational Equipment E. Facility Rental F. Facility Upgrade G. Transportation Agency Contact Prospective applicants who have questions regarding this RFP may call or write: "Mighty Kids" Chris Heineman Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission 1700 - 105th Avenue NE; Blaine, MN 55449 -4500 '°'^` ' °S -3679 • Fax: (612) 785 -5699 Page 102