AGENDA DATE: 9/2/2015
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County Grant Application/Award Report
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Summary of grant applications submitted and awarded during the time period of June 18, 2015 through August 14, 2015.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Letteri, Davis, Allshouse, L. and Shifflett, K
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to the County's Grant Policy and associated procedures, staff provides periodic reports to the Board on the County's application for and use of grants.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Grant awards provide funding to support a variety of projects supporting the County's Strategic Plan and the County's Mission to enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The attached Grants Report provides a brief description of one grant award received during the time period of June 18, 2015 through August 14, 2015.
In some instances, funding agencies request "proposals" from applicants, and then based on the proposals received, determine which organizations are eligible to formally submit applications. During the period of this report, the County submitted three Virginia Department of Emergency Management grant proposals, two of which are for the Police Department and one in the Fire Rescue Department. Information regarding these grant applications will be added to the grant report if and when the County is requested by these funding agencies to submit formal applications.
This report also includes a new component for the Board's information; a comprehensive look at potential Five Year Financial Plan implications if projects and/or programs that are supported by grants are continued with local funding after the grants end. As grant funding ends, recommendations will be included in the C...
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