U.S. Conference of Mayors: CommunityWINS Grants

The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo are offering the CommunityWINS (Working/Investing in Neighborhood Stabilization) Grant Program. The goal of the grant is to assist cities with the opportunity to invest, strengthen, and promote long-term economic prosperity.

Eligible programs must address one of the following categories:

• Neighborhood stabilization: projects designed to stimulate growth, stability, and assist in removing blight and rebuilding communities
• Economic development: projects designed to promote business development
• Job creation: projects to aid in local job creation or assist in job training

All programs must be initiated with the full support of the mayor to be eligible, including those developed and implemented in collaboration with the private sector, community groups, and other partners.

Amount: There will be a total of two awards per population category:

• Large city: Population greater than 250,000
• Medium city: Population of 75,000 – 250,000
• Small city: Population less than 75,000

Award amounts vary by category.

Eligibility: Member cities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors may nominate up to three eligible non-profit organizations of the city’s choice to apply. The eligible non-profit must represent a U.S. based IRS qualified charitable 501(C)(3) organization with a valid tax identification number.

Link: http://www.usmayors.org/communitywins/

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