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High school students seek $5,000 seed funding for May multicultural festival
Summary
Student organizers from Logansport High School asked the council to include a $5,000 seed funding request in the 2026 budget for a multicultural festival set for May 9, which would pay for performances, food, decor and support for cultural clubs.
Student representatives asked the council to include a $5,000 seed funding request in next year’s budget to support the Logansport High School multicultural festival, scheduled this year for May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Presenters described the festival as a student‑led event that showcases more than two dozen countries and languages represented in the high school. Organizers said the request would fund authentic performances and musicians from the community and visiting groups, as well as food, decor, certificates, t‑shirts and support for student cultural clubs. They said last year’s festival drew large attendance, included student vendors and visiting groups, and attracted statewide guests.
Council members present asked about the source of the $5,000 request and were told the amount would be requested as part of the 2026 seed‑funding cycle. Council members expressed support for including the request in the budget process and asked staff to move it forward for consideration.
Ending: Council members agreed to move the student request forward for inclusion in budget deliberations; staff will include the $5,000 seed request among the items to review for the 2026 budget.
