Sophia Travis Community Service Grants
2020 Grant Year
The Sophia Travis Grants Committee on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 made a recommendation to the Monroe County Council to distribute a total of $130,000 to 34 groups/organizations from the Sophia Travis Community Service Grants Fund. The Monroe County Council approved Resolution 2020-36 awarding the grants. To view a list of the 2020 Grant Awardees please click the link below. Congratulation to all.
2020 Sophia Travis Community Service Grants Award Recipients
2020 Sophia Travis Community Service Grants Completed Applications
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Persons with any questions, can contact the County Council Office at 812-349-7312 or visit (by scheduling an appointment) the Monroe County Courthouse, Room 306. You can also make inquiries by emailing CouncilOffice@co.monroe.in.us.
Grants Program History
In 2008, The Monroe County Council established a fund from which to make grants to support various community projects. Resolution 2008-51 is the original resolution setting out the purposes and intent of this fund.
On September 10, 2013, the Monroe County Council adopted Resolution 2013-15, which renames the community service grant program "The Sophia Travis Community Service Grants Program." Councilwoman Travis, who served on the Council from 2004-2008, in consultation with numerous leaders and citizens of Monroe County, wrote and sponsored the resolution creating this program in 2008. She worked tirelessly to improve the lives of all Monroe County residents.
On June 14, 2016, the Monroe County Council adopted Resolution 2016-23 which amends the areas of focus to include two new areas. The first addition is "nutrition" in Section 1A, so it will now read "Food, Nutrition, Security, Shelter and Health." The second area is referenced with the addition of subsection "1H. Youth Enrichment Opportunities." With this resolution the Council wishes to encourage the development of programs that will help a broader range of needs in Monroe County.
Areas for Support:
- Health, Food, Nutrition, Security, and Shelter
- Transportation Assistance
- Climate Change
- Emergency Shortages
- First Responders
- Veterans Assistance
- Excellence in Government
- Youth Enrichment Opportunities
Evaluation Criteria:
- Programs must primarily serve Monroe County Residents
- Whether the dollar amount sought will likely accomplish the stated goal of the proposal
- Whether the funds sought will leverage additional funds or assistance
- Support for basic operational expenses will be considered, but not given highest priority
- Support for salaries will be considered, but will not be given the highest priority
The Sophia Travis Community Service Grants Review Committee is composed of five members. Three are representatives from the County Council. Two citizen members are public appointments.
2020 Grants Committee Members:
| Name | Title | |
| Ryan Boyce | Community Member | boyceryanp@gmail.com |
| Rachel Guglielmo | Community Member | rguglielmo.indiana@gmail.com |
| Eric Spoonmore | County Council | espoonmore@co.monroe.in.us |
| Cheryl Munson | County Council | cmunson@co.monroe.in.us |
| Kate Wiltz | County Council | lkwiltz@co.monroe.in.us |
Grants Distribution History:
To review the Monroe County Council total distribution of Sophia Travis Community Service Grants Program funds for 2019 and prior, click the link below.
Past Grant Presentations:
Newcomers to the application process can visit Community Access Television Services (CATS-TV) website to view previous Grant presentations to aid in preparation.
- View grant presentations (scroll to bottom for listing)
If you have any questions or need help regarding the application process, please contact the County Council Office at 812-349-7312 or email CouncilOffice@co.monroe.in.us if you have any questions.
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