Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving General Fund Agency Grants To Certain Non-Profit Organizations Providing Social Services To City Residents; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreements With Each Organization For A Total Allocation Of Funding Not To Exceed $250,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Operating Budget.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood, through the General Fund Agency Grant program, historically provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations serving Hollywood residents. The purpose of the grant is to assist in funding programs which provide significant benefits to Hollywood citizens via non-profit organizations whose programs align with one or more of the following eight areas of concentration:
1. Early childhood education
2. STEAM-focused education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)
3. Health, wellness, or nutrition
4. Shelter and housing
5. Respite care and elder services
6. Diversity and cultural outreach
7. Training and career planning and development
8. Veteran services
On September 9, 2026, the Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) met and reviewed 29 applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 General Fund Agency Grant. The committee recommends continuing the General Fund Agency Grant Program in FY 2027 and awarding funding to the 18 non-profit organizations listed in Exhibit 1.
Pursuant to the City Commission's approval and adoption of resolution R-2026-311 on September 23, 2026, the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget allocates $250,000.00 to continue the grant program.
The attached resolution seeks authorization for the appropriate City Officials to enter into and execute all grant agreements between the city and the non-profit organizations.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, grant funding in the amount of $250,000.00 will be allocated to the individual non-profit agencies as detailed in Exhibit 1.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Tymira Mack, Grants Administrator
Ryon Coote, Director, Housing and Community Development Director
Adam Reichbach, Deputy City Manager