Grants available to social services and arts and creative
industry organizations
Louisville Metro Government will
begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on Tuesday, February 25, 2016
for FY17 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017). These General Funded grants are
awarded to non-governmental, or "external” agencies, that contribute to
the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.
All agencies wishing to submit
an application are required to have at least one representative participate in
a mandatory orientation webinar. There will be a live webinar held on
Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. The session is approximately 90 minutes and will cover
eligibility, the application process, and provide instructions for the on-line
application. Interested applicants who are unable to participate at this time
should contact the EAF team to make alternative arrangements. To register for
the webinar, please contact the External Agency Fund (EAF) staff at EAF@louisvilleky.gov and include your
name, email address, and agency name.
The grants are available for
Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Department of
Community Services (LMCS), and for Arts and Creative Industries programs,
administered by the Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development. The
External Agency Funds are awarded annually to non-profit organizations offering
programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the
departments’ missions and strategic goals.
Applications will be reviewed by
two External Agency Fund panels, which include Metro Council members and
community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor
Fischer’s recommended FY17 Metro budget.
For the Social Services Funding
Program, qualified non-profits committed to providing services that achieve
meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are
encouraged to apply:
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Decreasing homelessness
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Increasing household financial stability
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Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult engagement in quality programming; or
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Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population.
For the Arts and Creative
Industries Funding Program, non-profits committed to providing arts and
cultural attractions to the Louisville community are encouraged to apply.
Eligible arts and creative industries organizations should demonstrate how a
program supports the following primary focus areas of Mayor Fischer's Strategic
Plan:
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Economic development initiatives related to arts and creative industries
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Creative place making and arts-based programs in neighborhoods that have
experienced disinvestment
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Opportunities for citizens to access and engage with visual, performing and
other arts experiences
Louisville Metro Government
employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to
agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are
good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required
to report on their success in meeting goals and outcomes.
The deadline to submit an
application is Friday, March 18, 2016 by 5 p.m.
For more information about EAF,
as well as a listing of previous recipients, visit http://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
Please submit all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.
Doing
Our Part From the Heart is a donation drive to provide daily odds and ins that
we take for granted and provide them to our men and women that are keeping us
safe. Among the donations needed are: Chewing Gum, mints, lifesavers,
deodorant, lotion, foot powder, razors, body wash, band-aids, q-tips, bug
repellent, Sun block, Tylenol and more. This year, Councilwoman Flood has
partnered with the KFC Yum! Center to provide free parking at the Blake Shelton
concert to all individuals who bring a bag full of donations for our service
men and women over seas. Visit the Facebook page for a list of suggested
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You are invited to attend the Spring Fowler Forum Community Meeting
Councilwoman Fowler has made accessibility to her constituents a priority and want to maintain this commitment by continuing the successful Fowler Forum. This Forum is an opportunity for you to learn more about your local government and voice your concerns.
The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), Department of Codes and Regulations (IPL), and a representative from Congressman John Yarmuth's office will have staff on hand to answer questions and concerns.
WHERE: Conrad Bachmann Auditorium Valley High School 10200 Dixie Highway
WHEN: Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 @ 6:30p.m.
 Councilwoman Fowler and District 14 are spearheading this years Brightside Spring Clean-Up in Southwest Louisville. Brightside is holding the clean-up in conjunction with the Mayor's Give-A-Day of Service and we NEED VOLUNTEERS!
You can sign up to participate as an individual, neighborhood, sports team, church or recreational groups, all are welcome and will ultimately contribute to our service goals! Come out and help us keep our community beautiful.
WHEN: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
For sign ups and more information, visit brightsideinc.org or call the District 14 Office at 574-1114
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The
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has returned to the Sun Valley
Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane for the 2016 Tax Season, beginning
Wednesday, January 20th.
The
VITA Program hours are:
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00am until 6:00pm
Wednesday:
9:00am until 4:00pm
Thursday:
9:00am until 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am
until 4:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am
until 1:00pm
The
VITA Program helps individuals who make less than $52,000 a year prepare
their income taxes and helps ensure that the individuals receive all the
deductions and credits that they are eligible for to maximize their tax return.
 Join us for the Mayor's Derby Brunch on the River at Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing on Sunday, May 1st!
Mayor Fischer is once again the host,which serves as a fundraiser for Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing's cultural and educational mission of preserving one of the greatest pieces of Southwest Louisville's history.
For more information on purchasing tickets to the event. Visit www.riverside-landing.org or call Riverside at 502-935-6809.
WHEN: Sunday, May 1st (Mother's Day) 11:00a.m. - 1p.m.
WHERE: RIverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road
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Councilwoman Cindi Fowler has partnered with Kentucky Shakespeare to bring its "Shakespeare in the Parks" tours to the Southwest at Sun Valley Park this spring! Kentucky Shakespeare will present a production of William Shakespeare's classic "Romeo and Juliet" on the new Sun Valley Stage Pavilion.
The play is FREE to the community and concessions will be available for purchase throughout the event.
WHEN: Sunday, May 1st @ 6:00p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Stage Pavilion
6505 Bethany Lane
Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Crisis Phase
The
annual program that helps prevent disconnection from utility services for low
income residents of Louisville begins Monday, January 11, 2016. LIHEAP, the Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is operated by the Louisville Metro
Community Services. The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP will run from Jan. 11 - March 31
or until available funds are expended.
Residents wishing to apply must have an appointment. Appointments will begin
being scheduled, in person only, Jan. 7 between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Jan. 8
between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Central LIHEAP Office located at the Urban
Government Center, 810 Barret Ave.
Applicants
must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130% of
the federal poverty guidelines. For the Crisis Phase, applicants must
have received a brown, disconnection notice from their utility service
provider, or an eviction notice if their utilities are included in the rent.
Click
on the 2016 LIHEAP Crisis flyer which includes
an income guidelines chart.
The
following documentation must be presented when scheduling an
appointment:
1) Picture ID (if available)
2) Most recent LG&E bill (must be a brown bill), or an eviction notice if
utilities are included in the rent
Starting
Jan. 11, appointments will be issued at all three LIHEAP offices listed below
on weekdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. based on funding and appointment availability. Upon
registering for an appointment, residents will receive an appointment slip
verifying the appointment date, time and location. (Note: All offices
closed on Jan. 18th for MLK Day and the East Office is closed for LIHEAP
on Fridays).
Central
Office -- Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Avenue, Room 127, 40204;
502-574-1157
East Office -- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218;
502-574-1270
South Office -- Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway, 40272;
502-574-1272
The following documents must be presented at the time of the LIHEAP
appointment:
- Picture ID for head of household (if
available)
- Proof of all household income (all members) for the
preceding month (food stamp award letter, Social Security award letter,
pay stubs, etc.). All individuals 18 or over in the household with no
income – and who do not receive food stamps -- must have a Proof of No
Income form completed prior to applying for benefits (forms are
available at the LIHEAP office at 810 Barret or by clicking here.
- Social Security card(s) or official documentation with
social security numbers or Permanent Resident Card Numbers for everyone
living in the household.
- Most recent heating bill or verification from landlord
that heating expenses are included in the rent (i.e. lease agreements).
- Documentation showing the amount of your utility
allowance check AND proof that it has been credited on your utility bill
(if applicable.)
Benefits
provided by this program are paid directly to the applicant’s heating vendor.
Individuals
who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on
their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number.
Call 574-1157 for more details on how this process works. Residents who are
homebound -- which means a medical professional can verify they are confined to
the home -- and who are unable to send a representative, may call 574-1274.
LG&E
reminds customers that it is their responsibility to make arrangements to ensure
continued service. Please contact LG&E’s customer service office at
589-1444 if you cannot make a payment in full and need to set up payment
arrangements..
The Subsidy component of LIHEAP ended December
11, 2015.
 Southwest Community Ministries invites you to
“Dinner with The Monarchs.”
Saturday, March 5th 2015
PRP High School
5901 Greenwood Rd, Louisville, KY 40258
Our Mardi Gras theme offers a way to experience thrilling fun while helping neighbors. We have a delectable dinner, a beautiful silent auction, and melodious music by The Monarchs.
Tickets are on SALE NOW!! $30 a piece
For more information call (502)935-0310, or email bm1swcm@gmail.com
Last year Southwest
Communities netted over $45,000 to help local neighbors in need.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps low and moderate income taxpayers
(moderate income is generally considered to be an adjusted gross income (AGI)
of less than $60,000), with special attention to those 60 and older. This is a
free service provided at no cost to the taxpayer, tips and gratuities are not
permitted.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays until April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. (closed April 14th)
Where: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy.
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Be a Change Maker: Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Help brainstorm new and exciting events for the Southwest Regional library.Grades 6-12
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Serving
on a board or commission is a great way to utilize your talents. We hope you
will consider volunteering your time with us and encourage you to browse the
openings regularly for opportunities that would best utilize your experience
and knowledge. We have approximately 100 boards and commissions with
many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land
planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. It is
important that these boards have adequate representation from all areas of
town, including District 14 and Southwest Louisville, as they are responsible
for evaluating many important decisions that impact our city and its citizens.
Please
click here for more information. Be sure to
alert the District 14 office once you have applied. Thank you for your
interest!
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Jefferson Memorial Forest Events
FOX (Families Outside eXploring) –
Sat March 5 , 9 am $10/family*
Alpine Tower Night Climb – Fri,
March 18, 7 pm $15/person*
Nature Photography 101 –
Sat, March 19, 9 am. $15/person*
Nature Photography 102 –
Sat, March 26, 9 am $15/person*
Free Guided Night Hike – Sat,
March 19, 8 pm. Coral Ridge Loop, 2.5
miles
*Pre-registration
required on all paid programs.
VOLUNTEER
Land Steward Volunteer Project Days 9am, most Wednesdays & first Saturday of the month
Trail Team Volunteer Project Days Monthly first Saturday, 9 am – Jefferson Memorial Forest
For additional information, contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
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2016 SPRING COMMUNITY JUNK DROP-OFF
WHEN: Saturday, April 16th; 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Park
6616 Ashby Lane
FOREST FEST 2016
WHEN: Saturday, May 21st; 10:30a.m. - 7:00p.m.
WHERE: Jefferson Memorial Forest
12304 Holsclaw Hill Road
FAMILY FARM and FORAGE
WHEN: Saturday, June 18th
WHERE: Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing
7410 Moorman Road
RIVERVIEW PARK INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday, July 2nd; 3:00p.m. - 10:30p.m.
WHERE: Riverview Park/Greenwood Boat Dock
8202 Greenwood Road
Does your organization or group have an event that you'd like to advertise to the public?
We can help! This section of the eNewsletter will feature information for you. We are committed to helping our community and building a better place to live, work, and play.
Email michael.bowman@louisvilleky.gov with information and details about your event, or if you have any questions or concerns.
PLEASE NOTE: Any event sumbitted for this section must be open to the general public to be eligible for inclusion in the newsletter.
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