Approve $513,000 in grants to 21 local organizations
In Plain English
The city's grant committee reviewed applications and recommends funding 21 community organizations this fiscal year. The total amount cannot exceed $513,000. Organizations can now receive up to 50% of their grant money upfront instead of the current 25%.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the committee recommendations, add category three ($50,000) money to the 990 Ns, and direct staff to provide a list of all organizations that received FY 2017-2018 grant awards when the ECIA grant process was presented for the FY 2018-2019, approve increasing the amount of advanced payment allowable from 25% to up to 50%, authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute Grant Service Agreements with approved grantees
4 aye · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved funding for 21 community organizations this fiscal year, with grants totaling up to $513,000. Organizations will now be able to receive up to half of their grant money upfront, doubling the previous 25% advance payment limit to help with cash flow. The measure passed with broad support in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Myrick dissenting and Councilmember Martinez abstaining. This routine annual grant allocation process helps fund local nonprofits and community groups that provide services to residents.
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Motions without individual roll-call records
Motion · Official minutes
Approve $40,000 to 990 and 99N organizations awarded over $50,000 and divide $80,000 among organizations that were disqualified, and come back to the City Council for input on new clear criteria
Substitute motion · Official minutes
Provide an equal percentage of money to all 990 organizations that scored 100 and over
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ECIA Grant Awards FY 2017-2018
ECIA Grant Review Committee recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 grant awards
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 ECIA Grant Awards
ECIA Grant Review Committee recommendations for FY 2016-2017 grant awards
ECIA Grant Review Committee awards