FY27 Grant and Aid Funding Recommendations
Summary
The city's grant review committee will present its recommendations for which local not-for-profit agencies should receive grant and aid funding in fiscal year 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
City grant and aid funds will be allocated to selected not-for-profit agencies for fiscal year 2028.
Local not-for-profit agencies and the residents they serve.
New applicants competing for limited funding pools or taxpayers if budget allocations exceed sustainable revenue projections.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Commission Meeting - Nov 9, 2026
The city's grant review committee will present its recommendations for which local not-for-profit agencies should receive grant and aid funding in fiscal year 2028.
City Commission Meeting - May 26, 2026
The city allocated $358,500 in grant funding to local non-profit agencies through the Grant and Aid Application Review Committee. While most commissioners supported the community aid, concerns were raised about administrative costs and accountability.
City Commission Agenda Review Session - May 20, 2026
The Grant and Aid Application Review Committee evaluated 58 applications and recommended awarding $358,500 to various non-profit agencies for fiscal year 2027, focusing on children, the elderly, and homelessness.
City Commission Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
The City Commission reviewed 58 grant applications totaling over $601,000 in requested funds, debating how to balance support for community nonprofits against fiscal restraint and setting guidelines for review committees.
City Commission Agenda Review Session - Apr 8, 2026
The city received 57 grant applications requesting over $600,000 from local non-profits and community organizations, prompting a review process by an advisory committee ahead of May funding decisions.
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