Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a 2018-2019 Outreach Grant Award of $1,000 for Production of a McKinney Black Community Historic Documentary
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: January 17, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Collin County History Museum is seeking a $1,000 Outreach Grant for their McKinney Black Community Historic Documentary.
• The documentary will begin showing at a community-wide celebration on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. The event will highlight institutions that have had an integral part in the life of McKinney’s black history and will allow residents/leaders to share historical accounts.
• Admission to the event will be free.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Outreach Grants provide financial assistance for the costs associated with a single project, or if the applicant is applying for the first time.
• Per Arts Grants Guidelines, Outreach Grants can pay up to 50% of eligible project expenses, not to exceed $3,000.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funding will come from the Outreach Grant budget for 2018-2019.