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Committee approves applying for Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge grant up to $3,000
Summary
The committee voted to apply for a Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) grant, noting the program typically awards around $2,500 though $3,000 is the stated maximum.
The Linn County eCommunity / Economic Development Committee approved applying for a Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge grant with a maximum application amount of $3,000.
A motion to apply for the YEC grant (up to $3,000) was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Committee members discussed that while $3,000 is the maximum application amount, award amounts in practice are often nearer $2,500, and members mentioned possible local business contributions to supplement prizes or event costs.
Members said they expect the program to grow and to draw additional partners and that they would seek volunteer judges and coordinate logistics for the March timeframe. The committee directed staff to prepare the grant application and to recruit judges and partners; one member said Jayhawk (a partner referenced) had already begun communications about improvements for the coming year.
The committee did not specify an exact award budget inside this meeting; members noted typical grant awards and asked staff to pursue business contributions for prizes, food and other event needs where appropriate.
