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DeSoto reports $6.5M in awarded grants and 25 active applications; parks grant requires 20% city match

5385562 · July 14, 2025
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Community services director listed 25 grant submissions and about $6.5 million awarded across departments; most recent notable submissions include a $3 million fire grant and various parks and library requests. City staff said most listed grants do not require a direct city match except for a parks regional trail grant noted at 20%.

Dr. Esther Williams, Community Services and External Affairs Director, updated the City Council on July 14 about current grant applications and awards across city departments. Williams said staff has submitted 25 grant applications and the city has received approximately $6.5 million in awarded grant funds to support projects and services.

Williams summarized department‑level…

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