HomeMy WebLinkAboutInside Out Reentry_FY24 A2A Application SummaryFY24 Legacy A2A Application Summary
Application summaries are intended to be a high-level overview of key information and not a substitute for
the full submission. Please consider all materials submitted by the applicant.
Applicant Agency Inside Out Reentry
Request for FY24 Funding $45,000
Agency Total Budget $216,076.97
I. Need and Priority
Community Need (Q1)
Proposal addresses a variety of services for people reentering the
community following incarceration. Provision of public services are a
high priority need in City Steps.
Services Provided (Q3)
Proposal requests operational funding for reentry services such as
assistance with employment, housing, and mentorship. Project
contributes towards achievement of goals in City Steps – specifically
provision of public services.
II. Impact and Delivery
Benefit to Low Income Person (Q8)
Target population is adults returning to Johnson County following
incarceration. Those served may also be currently incarcerated.
<30%AMI:
82%
30-50%AMI:
14%
50-80%AMI:
4%
>80%AMI:
0%
Racial Equity and Inclusivity for
Marginalized Populations (Q8, Q9,
and Form B)
Agency advocates for criminal justice reform and describes the racial
disparity in Iowa prisons. About 53% of FY23 clients listed as non-
white. 4% with Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin.
Outcome Measures (Prior Year
Reports and Q12)
Reported serving 91 residents in Iowa City in FY22. More information
can be found in the FY22 4th quarter report.
Persons to Benefit (Form B, Form
C, Q11 and Q12)
Request of $45,000 / 104 = $432.69 per IC resident. Commissioners
may also consider cost effectiveness for the extent of services.
III. Evidence of Financial Capacity
Collaboration/Operations Plan (Q7
and Form C)
Collaborations with numerous other agencies such as Horizons
described.
Agency Budget (Q5 and Form C) Appears reasonable. Three-year average for carryover fund balance
= $51,246.05. No reserve funds listed.
Leveraging Funds (Q12 and Form
C) Funding request is 20.83% of agency budget.
IV. Evidence of Administrative Capacity
Quality of Application (Overall App) Overall appears to be reasonable. Detailed narrative provided with
specific, and data driven responses.
Experience and Success (Past
Performance, Form A, and Overall
App)
Agency has received more than five years of consecutive LA2A
funding and was also recently awarded federal HOME funds for the
first time.
Questions, Considerations, and Concerns
• Letter with financial statements is dated February 5, 2021. Are more recent financial statements
available?
• Request is over 20% of total agency budget.
Funding History
FY23 (calendar 2022-2023) $42,734
FY22 (calendar 2021-2022) $41,839
FY21 (calendar 2020-2021) $39,877
FY20 (calendar 2019-2020) $30,000
FY19 (calendar 2018-2019) $15,000
Application summaries are intended to be a high-level overview of key information and not a substitute for
the full submission. Please consider all materials submitted by the applicant.
Has the agency received other City
administered funding in the last 5
years?
$100,000 – FY23 HOME (rental acquisition)
$12,000 – FY19 & FY20 Social Justice & Racial Equity grants