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Committee approves $200,000 in Drug Free Community grants; chair and staff outline application process
Summary
The committee approved $200,000 in public-purpose grants for Drug Free Marion County, detailed how funds are distributed across prevention, treatment/intervention and justice/law enforcement categories, and discussed declining fine revenues that reduced the fund.
The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted Jan. 15 to approve $200,000 in public-purpose grants administered by Drug Free Marion County and the Marion County Prevention Alliance.
Michael Angelo McClendon, executive director of Drug Free Marion County and local coordinating council coordinator, presented the recommendations and described the grant process and eligibility. He said the coalition uses a data-driven comprehensive community plan and that grants are reviewed by volunteer committees before the agency board makes final recommendations.
McClendon and Deborah Hall, grants…
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