HomeMy WebLinkAboutBBBS_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 Big Brothers Big Sisters
Request for FY24 Funding $27,125
Agency Total Budget $542,258
I. Need and Priority
Community Need (Q1)
Proposal addresses youth mentoring services. Provision of public
services, including but not limited to, youth activities and
programming are a high priority need in City Steps.
Services Provided (Q3)
Proposal requests funds for operational support for youth mentoring
programs. Project consistent with goals in City Steps, specifically
provision of public services.
II. Impact and Delivery
Benefit to Low Income Person (Q8)
Agency serves all income levels and reports based on federal
poverty guidelines. 82% of youth served are eligible for free and
reduced lunch.
Agency reports by Federal Poverty Guidelines. 23.5% at 50%; 53%
at 100%; 6% at 200%; 17.5% exceeded Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Racial Equity and Inclusivity for
Marginalized Populations (Q8, Q9,
and Form B)
Proposal notes that in FY22, 73% of youth served were people of
color. 9% with Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin. Agency describes
efforts to pair youth with a mentor that meets individual needs and
interests.
Outcome Measures (Prior Year
Reports and Q12)
Reported serving 173 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 $27,125 / 123 = $220.52 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 UAY
described.
Agency Budget (Q5 and Form C) Appears reasonable. Three-year average for carryover fund balance
= $336,945.
Leveraging Funds (Q12 and Form
C) Funding request is 5% of total budget.
IV. Evidence of Administrative Capacity
Quality of Application (Overall App) Additional BBBS specific financial records would be useful. Overall
appears to be reasonable.
Experience and Success (Past
Performance, Form A, and Overall
App)
Agency has received the last five consecutive years of LA2A funding.
Questions, Considerations, and Concerns
• Does BBBS have financial statements or records separate from ISU Extension?
• Have the findings listed by the state auditor in the March 2022 letter been corrected?
Funding History
FY23 (calendar 2022-2023) $26,709
FY22 (calendar 2021-2022) $26,119
FY21 (calendar 2020-2021) $24,923
FY20 (calendar 2019-2020) $25,000
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?
NA