The Marathon City Council has increased its potential funding of local nonprofits up to a total of $150,000 for fiscal year 2024. The funds are for local nonprofits operating in the city of Marathon that serve local residents. Applications are at www.ci.marathon.fl.us – click on the “permitting portal” at the bottom of the page, then click on the “planning and zoning” button and scroll down to City Funding of Non-Profits. The URL is https://marathonfl.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1076/record-types/6483.
When the application period closes, the Marathon City Council will rank the applicants. The council will determine the level of funding provided to each nonprofit organization.
The deadline to apply is March 13. The council will discuss the applications at its April meeting.
In 2023, the city awarded $99,900 to 27 organizations ranging from the Marathon Rec Center to the Florida Keys Concert Association.
More information is available at 305-289-4109 or via email to covellim@ci.marathon.fl.us.
