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Human Relations Commission hears Metro Arts grant update; staff shortages, Iftar and bylaws reviewed
Summary
Ashley Batchelder, interim executive director of Metro Arts, told the Metro Human Relations Commission the Metro Arts Commission authorized $3,263,000 in grants, including 90 operating grants and 75 Thrive projects, and that payments to recipients are expected in four to six weeks.
Ashley Batchelder, interim executive director of Metro Arts, told the Metro Human Relations Commission that the Metro Arts Commission on a special-called meeting authorized $3,263,000 in grant awards for the FY24–FY25 cycle, including 90 operating grants and 75 Thrive project awards. "We made the decision today to authorize the $3,263,000 that has been waiting to be granted out," Batchelder said, and added that the funds are expected to reach community organizations in about four to six weeks as they move through Metro's payment process.
The commission's finance report drew questions. Finance staffer Edie Tucker told the commission that the printed financial report circulated to commissioners is still incorrect because Metro finance staff have…
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