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Scotts Valley council directs staff to launch 2024–25 community grants; proposes seeding autism‑certification for businesses
Summary
Council discussed the citygrant program (budgeted at $50,000), asked staff to finalize an RFP and consider making autism certification an eligible item; councilmembers and the city manager debated funding splits and outreach to local businesses and Visit Santa Cruz.
Scotts Valley City Council directed staff to finalize the 2024–25 Community Grant Program request for proposals and to include autism‑certification as an eligible use of funds, following a council discussion of priorities, likely costs and outreach needs.
The program was budgeted at $50,000 for the fiscal year, City Manager (staff member) told the council, and staff recommended prioritizing one‑time or capital projects rather than ongoing operating support. The manager said the city has previously awarded four to eight grants per year in the $5,000–$15,000 range and that the last two years produced seven awards each year for 14 grants total.
"We're a little late in the game this year, but, we're excited to be moving forward with it," City Manager (staff member) said, explaining the council had paused the program in…
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