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Deerfield Beach awards $225,000 in community participation grants to 20 local nonprofits
Summary
The commission approved the city’s FY 2026 community participation grant program recommendations, allocating $225,000 across programs that address food security, housing access, sustainability, arts and quality‑of‑life services.
The City Commission approved recommendations Sept. 15 to award $225,000 under the FY 2026 Community Participation Grant (CPG) program to 20 local nonprofits after an evaluation process run by city staff. Community Services Director Jonathan Salas presented the program rationale: the CPG program centralizes one application window, aligns city funding to strategic priorities, and adds quarterly reporting and data requirements to improve accountability. The program allocation for FY 2026 was increased to $225,000…
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