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Eligible Projects
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Organization Information
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Representative & Contact Information
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Project Information
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Narrative
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Acknowledgements
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Important Information
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Please read the McKinney Community Development Corporation
Grant Guidelines
before completing this application.
The Grant Guidelines are available on this website. They can also be obtained by calling 214-544-0296 or
emailing Cindy Schneible
.
Please call to discuss your plans for submitting an application in advance of completing this form.
A completed application and all supporting documents are required to be submitted via email or on a thumb drive for consideration by the MCDC board. Please submit the application to:
McKinney Community Development Corporation
5900 South Lake Forest Blvd, Suite 110
McKinney, TX 75070
If you are interested in a preliminary Board of Directors review of your project proposal or idea, please complete and submit the
Letter of Inquiry
form which is available on this website, by calling 214-544-0296 or by
emailing Cindy Schneible
.
Applications must be completed in full, using this form electronically (or physically with the requested thumb drive by mail), and received by MCDC by 5 p.m. on the application deadline indicated on the
Grants page
of this website.
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Eligible Projects
Project Grants support projects eligible for consideration under Sections 501 and 505 of the Texas Local Government Code. These include the following:
Projects Related to the creation or retention of primary jobs.
Infrastructure improvement projects necessary to develop new or expanded business enterprises.
Public parks and open space improvements.
Projects related to recreational or community (city / public access) facilities.
Professional and amateur sports and athletic facilities, including children’s sports.
Entertainment, tourist and convention facilities
Projects related to low income housing.
Mass transit-related facilities.
Airport facilities.
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Organization Information
Name
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Federal Tax ID Number
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Incorporation Date
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Incorporation Date
Mailing Address
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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Phone Number
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Fax Number
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Email Address
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Website
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Organization Type
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Nonprofit - 501(c) (Attach a copy of IRS Determination Letter)
Governmental entity
For profit corporation
Other
IRS Determination Letter
Professional Affiliations and Organizations to Which Your Organization Belongs
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Representative & Contact Information
Representative Completing Application:
Name
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Title
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Mailing Address
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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Phone Number
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Fax Number
Email Address
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Contact for Communications Between MCDC and Organization:
Name
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Title
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Mailing Address
*
City
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State
*
Zip Code
*
Phone Number
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Fax Number
Email Address
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Project Information
Funding - Total Amount Requested
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Are matching funds available?
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Yes
No
Matching Funds Available:
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Will funding be requested from any other City of McKinney entity (e.g. McKinney Convention and Visitors Bureau, Arts Commission, City of McKinney Community Support Grant)?
Yes
No
Describe funding requested from other City of McKinney entities.
Project Start and Completion Dates
*
Project Start and Completion Dates Start Date
—
Project Start and Completion Dates End Date
Board of Directors
May be included as an attachment.
Leadership Staff
May be included as an attachment.
Board of Directors Attachment
Leadership Staff Attachment
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Narrative
Using the outline below, provide a written narrative no longer than seven pages in length:
1: Applying Organization
Describe the mission, strategic goals and objectives, scope of services, day-to-day operations and number of paid staff and volunteers.
Disclose and summarize any significant, planned organizational changes and describe their potential impact on the Project for which funds are requested.
2: Project
Outline details of the Project for which funds are requested. Include information regarding scope, goals, objectives and target audience.
Describe how the proposed Project fulfills strategic goals and objectives for your organization and benefits the McKinney community.
Please also include planned support activities, time frame / schedule and estimated use and admission fees if applicable.
Include the location for the proposed Project.
Provide a timeline for the Project - from design to completion.
Will the Project be competitively bid?
Are there plans for growth / expansion in future years?
What kind of project is proposed?
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Expansion / improvement
Replacement / repair
Multi-phase project
New project
Please check all that apply.
Has a feasibility study or market analysis been completed for this proposed project?
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Yes
No
Attach Executive Summary
*
Goal Alignment
Provide specific information to illustrate how this Project aligns with one or more of the goals and strategies adopted by McKinney City Council and McKinney Community Development.
Eligible for MCDC consideration under Sections 501 to 505 of the Texas Local Government Code (refer to MCDC Grant Guidelines and/or page 1 of this application).
Support cultural, sports, fitness, entertainment, community projects and events that attract resident and visitor participation and contribute to quality of life, business development and growth of McKinney sales tax revenue.
Highlight and promote McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike.
Meet citizen needs for quality of life improvements, business development and sustainable economic growth for residents in the City of McKinney.
Demonstrate informed financial planning – addressing long-term costs, budget consequences and sustainability of projects for which funding is requested.
Which goal(s) listed above will be supported by the Project?
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Has a request for funding for this Project been submitted to MCDC in the past?
Yes
No
Date
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Date
Date
Date
3: Financial
Provide an overview of the organization’s financial status including the impact of this grant request on organization mission, goals and business model.
Please attach your organization's budget for the current year and audited financial statements for the preceding two years. If audited financials are not available, please indicate why.
Budget
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Financial Statements
If audited financials are not available, please indicate why.
Overview of Project Financial Goal
What is the total cost for this Project?
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Budget
*
Attach a detailed budget specific to the proposed Project.
What percentage of Project funding will be provided by the applicant?
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Are matching funds available?
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Yes
No
Cash
Source
Percent of Total
In-kind
Source
Percent of Total
Other Funding Sources
Please provide details regarding other potential sources for funding. Include name of organization solicited, date of solicitation, amount of solicitation and date that notice of any grant / award / is expected.
4: Marketing and Outreach
Describe marketing plans and outreach strategies for your organization and for the Project for which you are requesting funding - and how they are designed to help you achieve current and future goals.
5: Metrics to Evaluate Success
Outline the metrics that will be used to evaluate success of the Project. If funding is awarded, a final report will be required summarizing success in achieving objectives outlined for the event.
Attach Narrative
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Acknowledgements
If funding is approved by the MCDC board of directors, applicant will assure:
The Project for which financial assistance is sought will be administered by or under the supervision of the applying organization.
All funds awarded will be used exclusively for the purpose described in this application.
Applicant owns the land, building or facility where the proposed project will be located. If the Applicant does not own the land, written acknowledgement / approval from the property owner must be included with the application. The letter must document that the property owner is aware of the proposed use of the property or facility, and that the property owner has reviewed the project plan and application, approves and supports the efforts of the applicant.
MCDC will be recognized in all marketing, advertising, outreach and public relations as a funder of the Project. Specifics to be agreed upon by applicant and MCDC and included in an executed performance agreement.
The organization’s officials who have signed the application are authorized by the organization to submit the application.
Applicant will comply with the MCDC Grant Guidelines in executing the Project for which funds were awarded.
A final report detailing the success of the Project, as measured against identified metrics, will be provided to MCDC no later than 30 days following the completion of the Project.
Grant funding is provided on a reimbursement basis subsequent to submission of a reimbursement request, with copies of invoices and paid receipts for qualified expenses. Up to 20% of the grant awarded may be withheld
until the final report on completion of the Project is provided to MCDC.
Applicant Electronic Signature
*
We certify that all figures, facts and representations made in this application, including attachments, are true and correct to the best of our knowledge.
Selecting this option indicates your agreement with the above statement.
Chief Executive Officer
*
Date
*
Date
Representative Completing Application
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Date
*
Date
Notes
Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
A final report must be provided to MCDC within 30 days of the completion of the Project.
Final payment of funding awarded will be made upon receipt of final report.
Please use the
Final Report
to report your results. A
PDF version
is also available.
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