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Community Grant Program (B)
The Community Grant Program is a new program that would provide small grants to non-profit organizations based in the City performing activities that support City goals.
Explanation
At the December 17, 2009 City Commission meeting, staff presented the general concept for a grant program for non-profit organizations based in the City. The intent of the program is to provide small grants to non-profit organizations performing community services that advance City goals.
At the June 3, 2010 City Commission meeting, the Commission approved the grant program in concept and asked staff to work on refinements to the program. Staff has made these refinements and has worked to minimize the administrative burden of the program on those seeking grants as well as the City.
Attached is a copy of the revised Community Grant Program for Commission review including draft application and reimbursement forms. Staff will provide a brief presentation and seek Commission approval of the grant program.
Fiscal Note
If the Commission approves the Community Grant Program, the City Manager will recommend and the City Commission can consider appropriate funding levels as part of the FY 11/12 budget process.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the Community Grant Program; and 2) confirm previous direction for the City Manager to recommend appropriate funding as part of the FY 11/12 budget process.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission do not approve the Community Grant Program and provide other guidance to staff as appropriate.