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 2026 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 grants 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 August 20, 2025, a committee comprised of the Assistant City Manager Adam Reichbach, Budget and Performance Management Director Jonathan Antista and Grants Administrator Tymira Mack reviewed 36 agency applications and their programs. The committee recommends continuing the General Fund Agency Grant Program in FY 2026 and awarding funding to the 24 non-profit organizations listed in Exhibit 1.
Pursuant to the approval and adoption of resolution R-2025-335 by the City Commission on September 25, 2025, funding has been allocated in the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget to continue the grant program in the amount of $250,000.00.
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:
Funding for this service is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget account number 001.110103.51200.582000.000000.000.000. The available funds will be allocated to the individual non-profit agencies in accordance with Exhibit 1 of the Resolution.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Tymira Mack, Grants Administrator
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager