Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on 2019-2020 Project Grant Request of $4,500 for Teatro Dallas
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 17, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Teatro Dallas is seeking a $4,500 Project Grant funding for their “Tlali: When We Were Earth” performances. There will be three performances for elementary youth: February 20, 2020 at Caldwell Elementary School; March 5, 2020 at Old Settlers Recreation Center; March 14, 2020 at Roy and Helen Hall Library.
• The theme of the show addresses ecology and conservation in an interactive way for audiences of all ages.
• The production is formatted to share Latin American culture with McKinney residents.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Project 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, Projects Grants can pay up to 50% of eligible project expenses, not to exceed $10,000.
• Teatro Dallas has received grants in previous years, successfully completing all requirements of the grant program.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Upon approval, funding will come from the Special Project Grant budget for 2019-2020.
• The balance in the Project Fund is $10,000