Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Funding Recommendations or Program Changes Under the McKinney FY 2024-2025 Community Support Grant.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: To Improve Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: February 27, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:
* Recommend funding for City Council approval.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) will conduct a public hearing for recommendations or program changes under the Community Support Grant (CSG).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The 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 for the CSG 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 the CSG 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: Financial Assistance.
o Transportation: The sole service being provided, to benefit participants under the granted public service.
* The CGAC typically conducts the Consolidated Grants application process annually from February to June. The CGAC conducted public hearings and meetings May 9, May 16 and June 6, 2024, to determine funding recommendations for the FY 2024-2025 program year.
* The FY2024...
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