Award $50,000 in environmental grants to 7 local nonprofits
In Plain English
The city has $50,000 available from an Environmental Community Investment Agreement to support local environmental projects. A city council committee reviewed applications and recommends funding 7 Richmond nonprofits. If approved, these organizations receive grants to carry out environmental work in the community.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve said recommendation awarding grants to Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) $10,000; Healing Circles $6,670; Saffron Strand $6,670; Men and Women of Purpose $6,670; New Life Movement $6,670; Richmond Steelers Youth Football and Cheer $6,670; and Rich City Rides $6,670
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved $50,000 in environmental grants to seven Richmond nonprofits, with awards ranging from $6,670 to $10,000. Richmond Main Street Initiative received the largest grant at $10,000, while six other organizations—including Healing Circles, Saffron Strand, Men and Women of Purpose, New Life Movement, Richmond Steelers Youth Football and Cheer, and Rich City Rides—each received $6,670. The money comes from an Environmental Community Investment Agreement fund specifically set aside for local environmental projects. A council committee had already reviewed the applications and recommended these organizations for funding.
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ECIA Grant Funds Award
City Council Environmental Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Ad Hoc Committee’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Category 3 ECIA Grant Award Recommendations ($50,000)
Environmental Community Investment Agreement Grant Awards
ECIA Grant Award Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Category 1, 2 & 4)
FY 2020-21 Environmental Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant funds (Category 3)