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Museum of Black History foundation requests $125,000; Board directs staff to review funding
Summary
The Foundation for the Museum of Black History asked the St. Johns County Board for $125,000 in FY2027 funding for capacity building; the Board gave consensus to direct staff to evaluate the request and return with recommendations.
Howard Holley, chairman of the Foundation for the Museum of Black History, presented the foundation’s mission and capacity-building needs and requested $125,000 in county funding for Fiscal Year 2027.
Commissioner Clay Murphy asked for staff analysis and the Board gave consensus to direct county staff to review funding options and return with recommendations. No appropriation or formal budget amendment was made at the meeting. The Foundation’s request will be considered as part of the broader FY2027 budget process.
