DEPARTMENT: Human Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Melody Woosley
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
SUBJECT:
City Council consideration of a resolution of support for applications by the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Goodwill San Antonio for the 2019 Wells Fargo and U.S. Conference of Mayors CommunityWINS grant program
SUMMARY:
This resolution indicates the City of San Antonio's support for applications by the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Goodwill San Antonio for the 2019 Wells Fargo and U.S. Conference of Mayors CommunityWINS grant program. With Council approval, the Mayor will provide a letter of support for each nonprofit agency, in accordance with the requirements of the grant program's application process.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Wells Fargo CommunityWINS program awards grants to nonprofit entities with the sponsorship of mayors in communities that participate in the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The 2019 program will make a total of eight awards nationally, two per population size category. San Antonio is in the largest population category, over 500,000, with potential award amounts of $300,000 and $100,000. The grants are one time awards and funds must be spent within one year if awarded.
Applications for this grant opportunity are due from nonprofits by March 22, 2019 and must include a letter of support from the Mayor. Applications must fall into one of the following three categories:
* Neighborhood Stabilization - projects designed to stimulate growth, stability, and assist in removing blight and rebuilding communities
* Economic Development - projects designed to promote business development
* Job Creation - projects to aid in local job creation or assist in job training
The City contacted workforce development delegate agencies to assess interest in applying for this grant opportunity. Alamo Colleges Foundation and Goodwill San Antonio indicated interest in applying, and staff reviewed their applications.
ISSUE:
A nonprofit's appli...
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