Funding Grants to be Discussed at Council Meeting

The money will be flowing tonight at the Takoma Park City Council meeting. Nine groups applied for large grants, totalling $165,300 and the council will decide who gets the money.

The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the .

The process was crafted to allow the council to review applications for funding and provide guidance to the City Manager on which requests should be included in the budget for the next fiscal year, according to city documents.

A final decision on funding would be made by the council during its review of the city manager’s proposed budget.

The requests are listed below.

• Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington - Swimming and Water Safety Lessons Requesting: $8,060

•    Crossroads Community Food Network, Inc. (formerly Crossroads Farmers Market, Inc.) - Market Support Requesting: $17,368.50

•    Dance Exchange - HOME at Dance Exchange Requesting: $20,000

•    Music from Maple View - Classical Chamber Music Festival and Series Requesting: $2,500-$10,000

• Old Takoma Business Association/Main Street Takoma - Main Street Takoma
Requesting: $30,000

•    Takoma Park Folk Festival, Inc. - Festival Support Requesting: $7,000

• Takoma Park Independence Day Committee, Inc. - Independence Day Fireworks
Requesting: $13,500

•    Takoma Park Women’s Business Network* - Support and Networking for Women Entrepreneurs Requesting: $20,720 (The group has submitted an application for a Small Community Grant for workshops through June 2012.)

• Washington Adventist University – Halcyon Hall - Halcyon Hall Courtyard/Raingarden Requesting: $4,000