Committee authorizes quick application for mid-cycle state grants

May 29, 2025

The committee voted to authorize staff to apply for mid-cycle state grants (OPTI, HMEP and similar) on short notice, a change intended to speed pursuit of surprise funding opportunities this summer.

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The committee voted to authorize staff to proceed with applications for mid-cycle grants should opportunities arise. Daniel Hassett moved to give staff approval to apply for grants that open mid-cycle; he said the county should "definitely jump on them as soon as we can." Chris McCann seconded the motion and the committee approved it by voice vote.

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