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Capitola council narrows approach to community grants, favors two‑year cycle and childcare focus
Summary
Council members asked staff to set community grants on a two‑year cycle, requested reporting and directed a subcommittee to recommend allocations, with an emphasis on preschool‑age and early childhood programming.
City staff presented options for the city’s community grants program on July 24, asking council for direction on term length, grant priorities and appointment of a subcommittee to review applications.
Staff summarized current funding sources and previously established priorities (housing, health and wellness, and the environment). The staff proposal recommended keeping restricted Early Childhood and Youth Programming (ECYP) funds available for scholarships and local…
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