Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Support Grant for Emmanuel Labor as Recommended by the Community Grants Advisory Commission
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The agency participated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 application process for operation support for an overnight warming station. Program re-evaluation determined Emmanuel Labor, suited to provide pass-through public services under the Community Support Grant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The Community Support Grant (CSG) provides nonprofit organizations flexibility to competitively apply for funding on an annual basis, under the criteria of public service priority needs; service impacts to the community; duplication of services from other agencies; sources of agency funding; and presentation critique. Funds are allocated through the City of McKinney's General Fund (Account #: 001-9999-403.85-59). Programs under the CSG consist of nonprofit, and city administered programs. Grant funding for awards will occur during the budget process. Off-budget-cycle funding may be granted in the rare instance that additional funds become available during the grant cycle. The CSG includes a minimum grant request of $3,000. There is no maximum grant award amount. Grant priorities include the following:
o Basic Needs: including food, clothing, housing and shelter, non-financial assistance.
o Health and Medical Treatment: including mental health.
o Housing: including financial assistance.
o Transportation: the sole service being provided, to benefit participants under the granted public service.
* The Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) typically conducts the Consolidated Gr...
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