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Ashland to distribute $100,000 in affordable child-care grants to local nonprofits

Ashland City Council · August 5, 2025
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Summary

City Manager Sabrina Cotta reported the City will distribute $100,000 through the Affordable Child Care Grant Program: $50,000 to the YMCA, $30,000 to Avery Street, and $20,000 to Mountain Star.

City Manager Sabrina Cotta told the Ashland City Council on Aug. 5 that the Affordable Child Care Grant Program funds are being distributed to three local organizations: $50,000 to the YMCA, $30,000 to Avery Street, and $20,000 to Mountain Star.

Cotta also reported the City Recorder’s office had shredded over 400 boxes of records and cleared a storage unit; she reminded residents to sign up for Jackson Alerts and noted a standing agreement with the Methodist Church to operate a cooling shelter if needed.

The City did not provide additional detail in the minutes about eligibility criteria for the grants or the timeline for disbursement; staff materials in the meeting packet may include further specifics.