Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund

About Noah

Noah R. Joynes was born and raised in Golden Valley along with his brother, Will Joynes, and sister, Abby Joynes Schulte. His parents, Bill and Judy (Ostrom) Joynes, have been Golden Valley residents since 1984. Bill was the Golden Valley City Manager from 1984 to 2003.

While growing up, Noah was an active participant in Golden Valley Parks and Recreation programs. His first job was summer Playground Supervisor and Puppet Wagon Master at Lions Park. He continued working for Parks and Rec through high school and during summers in college.

After starting his career at Golden Valley's Allianz Life Insurance, Noah continued working a night or two at Brookview Golden Valley because he so enjoyed his Parks and Rec family and all the Brookview activities. He worked at Brookview the night before he died unexpectedly of an undiagnosed heart condition at age 30.

Noah was a wonderful, fun-loving mentor to the children participating in Golden Valley Parks and Recreation programs. While it's common to hear the words "everyone loved him" after someone dies, in Noah's case it's true. Everyone really did love him! Noah would be honored and appreciative that this fund established in his name will benefit Golden Valley Parks and Recreation youth programs, participants, and facilities.

Funding Priorities

Youth Recreation Financial Assistance

Based on funds approved annually by the Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund Board, Golden Valley Parks and Recreation staff will consider youth participation requests:

from Golden Valley resident youth aged 0-18 years old
that demonstrate financial need based on Golden Valley Parks and Recreation fee assistance procedures
where financial support will supplement assistance already applied from organization programs

Amenity & Facility Grants

Golden Valley established nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and Golden Valley-based youth organizations may submit requests that support youth-focused services, recreation programs, and facilities in Golden Valley. The Board will evaluate each grant application on its merits to positively impact youth and the Golden Valley community.

Grant applications must be for amenities or facilities that:

serve Golden Valley youth aged 0 to 18 years old
operate within Golden Valley
enhance or expand amenities already provided by an organization (organizations proposing a new amenity must provide a plan for sustaining the amenity after the grant term)
are innovative and do not duplicate existing amenities
demonstrate measurable and achievable outcomes

The Board Review Committee may request additional information or seek a site visit before making an award or denial. Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year, beginning February 1 and ending December 31. Only projects taking place during the stated grant year will be considered for each round of funding.

What Grants Do Not Fund

Grants do not fund:

advertising
capital campaigns
any product, information, organization, or entity that does not align with the goal of making positive a difference for youth
direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations
for-profit organizations
national and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence
religious organizations for religious purposes
retroactive projects

Grant Timeline

Applications are available October 17, 2022
- Download online or pick up at Golden Valley Parks & Recreation at Brookview Golden Valley (see address below).
Application Deadline is December 16, 2022 at 4 pm
- Email Golden Valley Parks and Recreation complete applications, or send them to:
  Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund
  Golden Valley Parks & Recreation
  316 Brookview Parkway
  Golden Valley, MN 55426
Award Notification is January 27, 2023
- Approved grant funds will be released to the applicant once verification of the completion of the project, service, or program is submitted.

Grant Awards

Anticipated award range in 2022 is $500 to $2,000
Maximum individual grant award in 2022 is $2,000
Number of approved grant awards will be determined by the Board of Directors

Board of Directors

The Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund Board of Directors is committed to the betterment of youth.

Meetings

Annual meetings are held in January, where the Board reviews funding reports and fiscal updates, approves grant applications for potential funding, and sets the schedule for upcoming grant application processes.

Members

The Board includes three Joynes family members, a City of Golden Valley Finance Department staff member (non-voting), and a Parks and Recreation staff member (non-voting).

Equal Opportunity

The Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or gender.

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