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Board awards $25,000 economic development grant for Leroy Robinson Southern Soul Festival
Summary
The Board approved a $25,000 economic development partnership grant to support the Leroy Robinson Southern Soul and Soul Music Festival, consistent with prior years' funding.
The Elkhart Board of Public Works approved an economic development partnership grant of $25,000 for the Leroy Robinson Southern Soul and Soul Music Festival to be held on the downtown green.
A board member said the festival has historically been included in the council‑approved budget and that the $25,000 amount is consistent with past years. The award was described as a partnership with the Elkhart chapter of the Black Expo; no representatives from the mayor’s office attended the meeting.
The board approved the grant by voice vote. Staff did not present additional conditions or a breakdown of how the funds will be used at the meeting.
