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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsCity of Miami Anti -Poverty Initiative Program Funding Request Form CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Person: Jamila English Title: Executive Director Phone number: (305) 498-I315 - cell / (305) 960-5166 - office Email Address: Jenglish@miamifocal.com Name of Person completing this form: Jamila English Legal Name of Organization: Foundation of Community Assistance & Leadership Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code): 765 NW 36th Street, Miami FL 33127 Executive Director of Organization: Jamila English Executive Director email: Jenglish@miamifocal.com Executive Director Contact Phone Number: (305) 498-1315 The organization is a registered and active State of Florida Corporation (select one): For -profit organization Not -for profit organization {501(3)(c)} Local governmental unit State governmental unit Educational and academic institution City of Miami department, office of elected official, agency or board Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov.com (Last Revised June 6, 2023) Page 1 of 5 City of Miami Anti -Poverty Initiative Program Funding Request Form ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Organization History and Background Information: FOCAL has provided services at the City of Miami's Moore Park for over 25 years. The program works to address the lack of academic success and the under development of skills in high poverty neighborhoods. The program provides services and activities for learning success that increase self confidence. Is your program/project providing direct services to residents of the City of Miami? YesONo❑ Number of residents your entity will serve: 150 Frequency of Service: Age Group Served: 5 days per week 5-18 Is your program/project impacting one of Miami's disadvantaged communities? Yes ✓EJNo ❑ Geographic Area Served (specific to this project/program) District Served (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Citywide) 5 and 1 Neighborhood/Community being served: Liberty City & Ailapatt , Program/Project Priority area (Select one): Educational Programs for children, youth and adults Crime Prevention Elderly meals, transportation, recreational and health/wellness related activities At -risk youth or youth summer job programs Transportation services and programs Job development, retention and training programs Homeless Services Food Distribution Essential supplies, during a State of Emergency, natural disaster, or economic crisis Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov.com (Last Revised June 6, 2023) Page 2 of 5 City of Miami Anti -Poverty Initiative Program - Funding Request Form FUNDING REQUEST INFORMATION: Amount Requested: $ 220,600.00 Explain how the City of Miami Anti -Poverty funding will be utilized: The funding will be used for daily meals, transportation, field trips, and staffing. Itemize API funding related to expenditures below: Personnel Salaries & Wages: $ 100,000.00 Personnel Benefits $ Space Rental: $ Utilities (Electricity, Phone, Internet): $ Supplies: $ Marketing: $ Transportation (Participants): $20,000.00 Meals (Participants): $60,000.00 Professional Services (List each): Other (please describe): Computers: $10,000.00 Other (please describe): Field trips: $30,600.00 Other (please describe): Page 4 of 5 Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov,com (Last Revised June 6, 2023) City of Miami Anti -Poverty Initiative Program - Funding Request Form Program/project Title: FOCAL Moore Park Learning Center Project/Program Description: FOCAL provides educational services to students that reside in in the low income and high crime neighborhoods in the City of Miami. The program offers experiences that expose students to personal and professional development through activities, employment opportunities, and field trips. Program Start Date: 10/1/2023 Program End Date: 9/30/2024 Please describe how this program/project and funding will alleviate poverty within the City of Miami? FOCAL alleviates poverty within the City of Miami by providing free academic support services to students in a safe and inclusive environment. The program's focus on college and career readiness increases the opportunity for students to become successful adults. FOCAL also provides employment opportunity to students to reduce financial hardships. IMPACT AND PERFORMANCE: Describe the overall expected outcomes and performance measures for this project/program. And, list the supporting documentation that will be submitted with the Close Out Report: The expected outcome is a 95% grade level promotion rate and an increase in performance measures by 10%. The program will maintain demographics along with pre -test and post-test trackers for each participant. Report cards, standarized test scores, & other academic tools are used to develop individual plans for students. Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov.com (Last Revised June 6, 2023) Page 3 of 5 City of Miami Anti -Poverty Initiative Program Funding Request Form To be completed by the Entity/Recipient By signing below you agree to the guidelines and stipulate that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete. Completed by (Print & Sign): Jamila English Date: 2/28/2024 Additional Comments: To be completed by District Commissioner/Mayor's Office Recommended for funding: Yes©No❑ Funding Recommendation: Commission Meeting Date: Additional Comments: Completed by (Print & Sign): Date: To be completed by the Department Received by (Print & Sign): Date: Additional Comments: Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov,com (Last Revised June 6, 2023) Page 5 of 5