Spalding County accepts $85,000 BOOST grant for after-school and STEM programming

Aug 27, 2026

Commissioners approved acceptance of an $85,000 BOOST grant for out-of-school-time programming (after-school and summer STEM) for 2026–27; staff said no local match is required and the board voted 5-0 to accept.

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The board approved acceptance of an $85,000 BOOST grant to fund out-of-school-time programming, including after-school activities and a summer STEM program at Fairmont at City Park for 2026–27. Staff noted prior years' participation levels and said this year saw higher attendance; staff and the motion-maker confirmed there is no local match required for the grant.

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