Council approves $491,904 in social-services grants for 2026
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Summary
The governing body approved staff recommendations to allocate $491,904 in 2026 social-services grants after the housing services director confirmed eligibility and anti-duplication checks.
Carrie Higgins, housing services division director, asked the governing body on Sept. 2 to approve the recommended allocations for the 2026 social-services grant program, totaling $491,904. Higgins said staff had reviewed agency eligibility and taken steps to avoid duplication with other grant sources.
Why it matters: The social-services grants support local nonprofits and service providers; the approved allocation directs nearly half a million dollars of city funding to social-service programs in 2026.
Council action: Councilman Neil Dobler moved to approve the allocations and Councilman Marcus Miller seconded. The governing body voted 10–0 to approve the staff recommendations.
Administrative details: Higgins offered to answer questions about eligibility and duplication checks; none were raised during the meeting. The allocation was approved during the action-items portion and will be administered by the city’s housing services division according to standard grant agreements and reporting requirements.