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Grants committee cites food‑security pressure as Takoma Park weighs priorities
Summary
The Community Quality of Life grants review committee reported roughly $110,000 in awards this year and said food‑security grants have grown, stretching the program and leaving some repeat applicants partially funded or unfunded. Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park described expanded need and thanked the city for support.
The Takoma Park Community Quality of Life Grants Review Committee presented its annual report to the City Council, detailing grant allocations and the committee’s struggle to cover rising food‑security needs alongside arts, youth and workforce programs.
Jim Sebastian, co‑chair of the committee, summarized the year's allocations: a total pool of about $110,000, typical awards between $5,000 and $10,000, and program requirements that grantees provide a 1:1 funding match. Sebastian…
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