Dubuque Racing Association Grants Distribution Copyrighted
August 1, 2022
City of Dubuque Action Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Racing Association Grants Distribution
SUM MARY: City Manager submitting a presentation from the Dubuque Racing
Association that provides an update on the Dubuque Racing Association
Grants Distribution.
SUGGESTED Receive and File; PresentationSuggested Disposition:
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Presentation Supporting Documentation
Monday, August 1, 2022
Dubuque City Council
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Who is the DRA
Mission, Vision, Values
• Mission
• The DRA through its gaming and entertainment facilities provides for social, economic and community
betterment and lessens the burden of Dubuque City and area government, while contributing to the
growth and viability of Dubuque Area tourism.
• Vision
• The DRA is a dynamic community resource, acting as a catalyst to enhance the quality of life and
financial well-being for the tri-state community.
• Values
• Community � Growth � Impact � Integrity � Vision � Equity
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Endowment Fund
Community Foundation
• Opened in 2011 with initial $368,200 deposit
• Next nine years, average of $500,000 annual contribution
• Total invested to date: $5,086,975
• Benefits:
• Creates ongoing source of income
• Enhances stability and prestige
• Provide annual support for recurring grants or multi-year commitments
• Provides independence
• Offers flexibility to management
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2022 Charitable Distributions — What's New?
• Focus the Grant Program on People Attraction : Population growth, retention and
tourism
• Simplify the ask process
� Give preference to applications with capacity building opportunities alongside of
material purchases
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Grant Distributions
Core Grants Mission Grants
• Minimum distribution of $1,000,000 annually • Applications for $50,000 - $500,000
• Applications up to $50,000 • Two-phase application process
• Preference given to capacity building opportunities • Presentation with Q&A to DRA Mission Grant
alongside material purchases Committee
• Payment provided upon the acceptance of the • Single or multi-year requests considered
grant award
• Capital Campaigns are eligible
• Coaching opportunities provided by the DRA and
community partners throughout the grant cycle • Collaboration opportunities with the DRA and
community partners throughout the grant cycle
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2022 Grant Applications
Core Grants Mission Grants
• 157 Application requesting over $4.5million • 66 qualifying applications requesting over $17 million
• AWARDS • Two Awarded with more to come!
• Organizations: 59 • Dubuque Dream Center: $200,000
• Average: $19,234 • Expanding a Dream (Purchase of Fulton School)
• Total: $1,134,846 • Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce: $125,000
• Restore, Recruit, and Retain Local Commercial Air Service
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