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Metro Arts says FY25 contracting nearly complete; 146 payments approved, 76 applications denied
Summary
Staff reported that contracting for FY25 grants is nearly finished and that 146 payments have been approved; staff also summarized 76 denials (28 operating, remainder Thrive) and explained common reasons and appeal/review options.
Metro Arts staff told the Grants & Funding Committee on April 24 that contracting for the fiscal-year-2025 awards is nearly complete and that 146 payments have been approved and are in processing.
Ashley (staff member) told the committee that Metro Arts has 165 grantees for FY25 and described the sequential signature and routing steps required for contracts. She reported that 160 contracts have been fully signed and executed; two contracts are waiting for the grantee to sign; two are awaiting final Metro signatures after recent receipt; and one contract is paused because of an outstanding appeal. Once a contract is fully executed, staff create and submit the corresponding invoice and said they are using an expedited payment process when possible.
The committee heard that 146 invoices are approved and that 19 grantees still have payments outstanding; staff said some of those 19 are still completing contracting steps…
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