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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 Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC)
Request for FY24 Funding $110,000
Agency Total Budget $3,300,000
I. Need and Priority
Community Need (Q1)
Proposal addresses a variety of services including childcare, youth
development, family support, and neighborhood engagement.
Provision of public services, including but not limited to, childcare
and youth activities, are a high priority need in City Steps.
Services Provided (Q3)
Proposal requests operational funding for childcare, youth, family,
and neighborhood services. 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 low-income residents in the neighborhoods
surrounding Broadway and Pheasant Ridge Centers. Agency serves
all income levels.
<30%AMI:
76%
30-50%AMI:
18%
50-80%AMI:
3%
>80%AMI:
2%
Racial Equity and Inclusivity for
Marginalized Populations (Q8, Q9,
and Form B)
Agency received an Equity and Opportunity award in 2020 for
programs making a significant contribution to expanding inclusive
practices in early care and education. About 72% of FY23 clients
listed as non-white. 18% with Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin.
Outcome Measures (Prior Year
Reports and Q12)
Reported serving 2,299 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 $110,000 / 2460 = $44.72 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)
Numerous collaborations with other agencies such as ICCSD
described.
Agency Budget (Q5 and Form C) Appears reasonable. Three-year average for carryover fund balance
= $1,085,727. No reserve funds listed.
Leveraging Funds (Q12 and Form
C) Funding requests is 3.33% of agency total 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)
Applicant regularly undertakes CDBG projects and has received
more than five years of consecutive LA2A funding.
Questions, Considerations, and Concerns
• This request increased 87% from the FY23 allocation.
• Carryover balance exceeding $1 million.
Funding History
FY23 (calendar 2022-2023) $58,759
FY22 (calendar 2021-2022) $57,000
FY21 (calendar 2020-2021) $54,830
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.
FY20 (calendar 2019-2020) $55,000
FY19 (calendar 2018-2019) $34,300
Has the agency received other City
administered funding in the last 5
years?
$2,324 – FY19 Social Justice & Racial Equity grant
$17,289 – CDBG-CV
$37,242 – FY22 CDBG (facility improvements)
$41,700 – FY19 CDBG (facility improvements)