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Commission on Equity proposes community and cultural event grants; council given option to add $25,000 to 2026 budget
Summary
The commission on equity recommended a draft community and cultural event grant policy that would fund community‑led events through awards of $500–$5,000 (501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor required). Staff recommended starting small with $25,000 in the 2026 budget; council gave informal support but deferred a formal vote to the full council.
City staff and the commission on equity presented a draft Community and Cultural Event Grant policy Tuesday that would provide small‑scale city funding for community‑led cultural events and celebrations.
Assistant City Manager Keith Lee summarized the draft policy and the commission’s review. The program would accept applications during a window, require staff eligibility review, seek recommendations from the Commission on Equity and send awards to the full council for final approval. Lee said the commission’s recommendation was “to move forward with the community and cultural event grant policy.”
Under the draft…
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