On May 29 council agenda there is a report recommending how to disburse the 2023 Community Grant funds.  As reviewed the total budget is $23,000 of which $4,750 is pre-approved for 4 community events.  The balance of $18,250 is for distribution to volunteer/non profit groups in King.  Applications for grants have been reviewed per the corporate policy.  I am somewhat surprised that there were so few applications.  And although I do not doubt the value of the work by Big Brothers, Big Sisters I don’t understand how it fits the eligibility criteria in the policy.  Given the recommended grants there is still $4,950 to be disbursed in 2023; if there is a community group who did not apply because they missed the deadline I recommend that they make an application over the next several months; as of 10/31 unallocated funds will be dispersed per the policy to United Way with directed support.

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