Commission funds new RISE request, declines some small nonprofit line items
Sep 17, 2025
The board recommended funding a new $5,000 request for RISE, left Aspire Empowered for Life funding at $720 requested but recommended Developmentally Disabled–Aspire receive no funding; several small nonprofits received reduced or maintained amounts.
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The minutes list numerous community organization requests and commission recommendations. The new request from RISE for $5,000 was recommended for funding. Aspire Empowered for Life requested $720; the record shows Developmentally Disabled'Aspire requested $720 but the commission recommended no funding for that line. Other nonprofit amounts recorded include Black Hills Works $5,000, WEAVE $10,000, CASA $4,000 and Custer YMCA recommended at $17,000 (reduced from a $19,040 request).
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