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Polk County says grants brought in nearly $46 million since 2018; department urges more project ideas
Summary
Polk County grants and contracts staff told commissioners the department has secured $45,994,167 in outside grant funding since 2018, managed about 285 active contracts and expanded projects from eight to 73; staff urged residents and departments to propose projects for future grant pursuit.
Polk County’s Grants and Contracts office reported substantial growth in outside funding and project activity during the commissioners court meeting on Nov. 25. Jessica, who manages the county grants portfolio, told the court that since she began in 2018 the department has secured $45,994,167 in grant funds and matched that with local contributions the…
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