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Scotts Valley council approves $50,000 in community grants; Meals on Wheels, Boys & Girls Club among recipients
Summary
The Scotts Valley City Council unanimously approved $50,000 in FY 2024–25 community grants, funding eight nonprofits and two small-business autism-certification grants; Community Bridges (Meals on Wheels) was partially funded due to budget limits.
The Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to award $50,000 in community grants for fiscal year 2024–25, approving a slate of nonprofit recipients and two small-business grants for autism certification training.
City Manager Molly Legault presented staff's recommendations, saying, “I'm really happy to be here to present to you staff's recommendations for the fiscal year 24 25 community grant program.” The council approved the package as recommended by the grant-review panel and authorized the city manager to execute contracts.
Why it matters: The awards support local services for children, seniors and residents with disabilities at a moment when many nonprofits face funding uncertainty. The council allocated $50,000 in the FY24–25 budget; applicants requested about $113,000. The approved awards distribute the available funds across multiple local programs rather than fully funding all applicants.
What the council approved: The review panel recommended funding eight nonprofit projects (listed below) and two small-business grants to support pursuit of autism-certification training. The…
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