Sophia Travis Community Service Grant Program Minimize
In 2008, The Monroe County Council established a fund from which to make grants to support various community projects. Resolution 2008-51 is the original resolution setting out the purposes and intent of this fund.
On September 10, 2013, the Monroe County Council adopted Resolution 2013-15, which renames the community service grant program "The Sophia Travis Community Service Grant Program." Councilwoman Travis, who served on the Council from 2004-2008, in consultation with numerous leaders and citizens of Monroe County, wrote and sponsored the resolution creating this program in 2008. She worked tirelessly to improve the lives of all Monroe County residents.
Areas for Support:
Food, Security, Health, and Shelter
Transportation
Climate Change
Emergency shortages
First responders
Veterans
Excellence in Government
Evaluation Criteria
Programs must primarily serve Monroe County Residents
Whether the dollar amount sought will likely accomplish the stated goal of the proposal.
Whether the funds sought will leverage additional funds or assistance.
Support for operational expenses will be considered, but not given highest priority.
Salaries will NOT be considered for the 2015 Application Year.
The Sophia Travis Community Service Grant Review Committee is composed of five members. Three are representatives from the County Council. Two citizen members are public appointments.