Mayor Celina Benitez and Councilmembers Luke Chesek, Jimmy Tarlau, Jarrett Stoltzfus, and Valerie Woodall announced the allocation of $40,000 from the American Rescue Plant Act for the Outdoor Classroom Learning Program. The City is seeking proposals from eligible nonprofit organizations that will expand outdoor classroom learning opportunities at Mount Rainier Elementary School and/or Thomas S. Stone Elementary School. The City will select up to 2 applicants, with a maximum award of $20,000 per applicant.
Who May Submit a Proposal?
Applicants must:
- Be either (1) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, or (2) a pending 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is awaiting Internal Revenue Service approval and who has a Fiscal Sponsor that is an approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- Clearly show how their program will enhance educational learning opportunities for disproportionately impacted students attending either of the elementary schools.
- Have a successful track record of partnering with either of the elementary schools in expanding or enhancing learning opportunities for students.
- Be in “Good Standing” with the State of Maryland through the Department of Assessments and Taxation, and with the City of Mount Rainier.
- Be familiar with the United States Department of Treasury’s guidelines and requirements for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) Program, including the Final Rule.
- Agree to comply with the Federal Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (e.g., the “Uniform Guidance”).
Applications are due by 4 pm on Friday, August 19, 2022. Applications may be emailed to cityclerk@mountrainiermd.org or delivered to:
Attention: NOFA-Outdoor Classroom Learning Program City Manager’s Office
City of Mount Rainier 1 Municipal Place
Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712
Learn More about the Outdoor Classroom Learning Program.