Grants coordinator previews Wallace Foundation visits, federal grant pursuits, and playground grant deadlines

Grants Coordinator Jay Roscup told the committee that representatives from the Wallace Foundation will visit the Old Courthouse in Lyons on May 12 at 11:00 a.m., and BOCES in Newark on May 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. He said staff plan to pursue a federal rural violence prevention grant and reminded members that a playground grant application is due next month. Roscup noted that private foundations are prioritizing projects demonstrating sustainability and measurable community impact, and identified early childhood initiatives as an area of particular interest.

Roscup’s remarks were informative rather than action-oriented; no committee vote was recorded on grant strategy during the meeting. The schedule of visits and the stated grant priorities provide next steps for county staff preparing applications and outreach to potential funders.