Those requests for funding that are grant-eligible per Section 143.12 will be evaluated on their merits to determine whether and in what amount, a grant will be offered. Those criteria include the extent to which the requesting organization would use the grant:
(a) To create employment opportunities within Sidney;
(b) To benefit a broad segment of the community with little or no participation fees;
(c) To yield substantial benefits to the community in relation to the amount of financial support given;
(d) To meet needs that cannot otherwise be met by the private sector or other governmental agencies;
(e) To attract positive coverage in local and regional media;
(f) Has demonstrated effective use of previous years' distributions, if applicable;
(g) Leverages multiple sources of funding; or
(h) Requests seed money versus an expectation of continued funding.
(Ord. A-3155. Passed 11-27-23.)