2024 Neighborhood STAR Applicant Workshop
Saturday, March 15, 2025
2024 Neighborhood STAR program pre-proposal workshop
History and background of the STAR program
Application eligibility requirements
Grant application process via ZoomGrants
Required attachments and project pro forma documentation
Anticipated funding timeline and review process
Evaluation criteria: public purpose, community need, and capacity
Disbursement and reimbursement grant structure
Insurance compliance requirements
Human Rights ordinance and protected classes
Labor Standards: Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) and minimum wage
Affirmative Action Plan requirements
Prevailing wage regulations for construction
Vendor Outreach Program (VOP) small business inclusion goals
Notable Quotes (3)
it must be for a project or a property in St Paul proper and you must be an eligible applicant
getting a $1 million policy plus an umbrella for a million... will almost always... be cheaper than trying to find a $1.5 million general liability policy
there is no exemption for nonprofit vendors or vendor with no employees or LLC
People (8)
Coordinates grant rounds and application workshops.
Manages city risk and insurance requirements for grantees.
Manages contract execution and compliance for awarded projects.
Assists with contract compliance and fund disbursement.
Enforces human rights ordinances and handles discrimination intakes.
Educates on ESST and minimum wage ordinances.
Manages affirmative action plans for city contracts.
Oversees small business inclusion goals.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- 2024 Neighborhood STAR Pre-proposal Workshop
- Application deadline: May 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM