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Jasper County council considers outsourcing discretionary grant administration to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
Summary
Council heard a staff proposal for the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to administer discretionary appropriations (about $710,100) and local accommodations awards ($419,001.97). Members pressed for oversight provisions, reporting cadence, committee composition, and potential administrative fees; staff will return with a proposal and a follow-up workshop with CFL.
County staff presented options to have the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) administer selection, vetting and reporting for Jasper County’s discretionary appropriations.
Unidentified Speaker S8 said county staff reached out to CFL to explore establishing a Jasper County Grants Advisory Committee and asked the council to advise on several questions: whether the council wants to review or approve CFL recommendations or delegate decisions fully; timing for CFL recommendations relative to the FY27 budget calendar; whether the county should use an RFP/invitation process or open applications; and when funds would be transferred to CFL if adopted.
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