2012 Safety and Security Matching Grant
Deadline: December 9, 2011
The deadline has passed, and funds have been exhausted. Please check back Fall 2012.
SDAO members enrolled in SDIS's General Liability Program are eligible to apply for the Safety and Security Matching Grant to help fund safety and security related projects for their districts. This matching grant program is designed to fund new safety and security projects.
All applications that meet the required criteria will be considered; however, priority will be given to requests from entities that have not previously received SDAO grant funds. The maximum matching grant per district is $3,000. SDAO may not fund all grant requests.
Districts awarded SDAO's Safety and Security Matching Grant will be required to sign an agreement before funds are disbursed. By signing this agreement the district acknowledges they will use the grant funds exclusively for the approved project and will provide receipts and photos of the completed project to SDAO in a timely manner.
What does "matching grant" mean?
This means the cost of the project will be split equally between your district and SDAO, up to a maximum of $3,000. Labor costs for district employees are not eligible for in-kind matching.
What does "a maximum of $3,000" mean?
If your district is planning a $6,000 project, you can apply to receive a maximum matching grant of $3,000 from SDAO. For a $3,000 project, you can apply to receive up to $1,500.
Who decides if our grant request is accepted or denied?
The SDAO Safety Grant Committee will review each application to determine which applications are eligible to receive funding.
What projects will qualify for the matching grant?
Your district may apply for any new safety or security project you choose. Examples include video surveillance equipment, security systems, enhanced parking lot lighting, and safe shop equipment. However, routine maintenance to existing facilities and normal business expenses will not be considered.
When is the application deadline?
To be considered, completed applications must be submitted by Noon on Friday, December 9, 2011.
| Brochure/Application | Fillable Word Document |
The deadline has passed, and funds have been exhausted. Please check back Fall 2012.
Internship Matching Grant Program
Sorry! We are not currently accepting Internship Matching Grant applications.
Special Districts Association of Oregon members are eligible to apply for a matching grant through the Internship Matching Grant Program. The intent of this program is to assist a variety of districts in meeting or improving loss control and best practices, ultimately benefitting both the district and the intern. This grant is not intended to fund routine maintenance needs or normal staffing requirements.
Interns must be hired by the district as a temporary employee to be in compliance with wage and hour laws relative to compensating student interns. A freshman through junior college level student will need to be hired to qualify for funding of this grant. The maximum matching grant per district is $2,000; the funding must be matched by the district on a 50/50 basis. SDAO may not fund all grant requests.
Examples of projects that have previously qualified for the grant:
- Implement an Electronic Medical Record allowing for more timely information to treat patients.
- Collect and catalog GPS points and tracts in order to update emergency response and evacuation plan.
- Assist with updating information video library and converting VHS videos to DVD.
The SDAO Awards Committee will review each application to determine which projects are eligible to receive funding. Funds will be disbursed by June 30, 2011.
To be considered your completed Internship Matching Grant Program application must be submitted to SDAO by the 5:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2011 deadline. Send completed applications to SDAO, PO Box 12613, Salem, Oregon 97309 or fax to 503-371-4781.
| Grant Flyer and Application - pdf |
Sorry! We are not currently accepting Internship Matching Grant applications.
