Commissioner proposes $50,000 goodwill grants program for small community projects

May 5, 2026

Commissioner Minty proposed a $50,000 initial goodwill grants fund to support one-time community projects that don't fit existing categories, asking for a transparent review process with committee oversight; the board agreed to have staff and Minty prepare an outline for board review.

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Commissioner Minty proposed creating a goodwill grants program to provide one-time funding for community requests that do not fit existing grant categories, such as stadium lights or monuments. She emphasized the need for a fair and transparent application and review process with committee oversight to prevent favoritism and asked staff to draft program criteria.

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