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Commission amends Milton Community grant and awards $16,500 to Memphis Inc.
Summary
Shelby County amended a Milton Community Enhancement grant and approved $16,500 to Memphis Inc., increasing an initial $14,000 award by $2,500 offered from a commissioner; vote was unanimous.
The Shelby County Commission approved an amended Milton Community Enhancement Program grant for Memphis Inc., increasing the award to $16,500 after Vice Chair Shontay Avant offered an additional $2,500 on the floor. Anthony Boyce Canada, president of Memphis Inc., described the organization’s community work and requested funding to expand outreach in South Memphis (ZIP code 38126). Commissioners noted the organization’s history of scholarships and programming.
The item was pulled from the consent agenda by Commissioner Michael Lowry to allow Memphis Inc. representatives to speak. After a brief discussion and an amendment motion by Vice Chair Avant (seconded by Commissioner Sugarman) to add $2,500, the amended total of $16,500 was put to a vote and passed by recorded roll call (12 ayes).
Why it matters: Commissioners framed the award as a local investment in mentoring and outreach to men and boys in South Memphis; presenters invoked historical ties to the Tuskegee Airmen and described scholarship work.
Next steps: Funds will be disbursed under the Milton Community Enhancement Program grant fund procedures.
