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Staff briefs Oviedo committee on federal art grant opportunity; matching funds required
Summary
Staff told the committee about a national grant program with $65 million available overall that requires a 1:1 match; the committee ruled out pursuing the immediate February cycle but asked staff to prepare for a second cycle (application available mid‑May; deadline July 9, 2026) and to study matching‑fund options.
Staff briefed the committee on a federal arts grant program that could fund large public‑art projects but requires a local match. Staff said the initial (February) deadline was too soon to assemble a matching commitment and complete a council-level approval, but noted a second funding cycle will open in…
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