To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Approval of a request to accept and expend funds for the Community Services Block Grant 27-2027 in an amount not to exceed $1,264,077.00
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to accept and expend funds for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 27-2027 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in an amount not to exceed $1,264,077.00, with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Funds awarded by MDHHS for CSBG 27-2027 in an amount not to exceed $1,264,077.00 will commence on October 1, 2026, and continue through September 30, 2028, and offer supplemental funding to GCCARD’s various programs.
DISCUSSION:
These funds give GCCARD an opportunity to work as part of a network of Community Action Agencies for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient. The utilization of these funds will allow GCCARD to cover administrative and direct program costs. Direct program funds will include utility, housing and property tax assistance for eligible Genesee County residents.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
A budget will be uploaded in a separate request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This memorandum conforms to Genesee County’s priorities of Healthy, Livable and Safe Communities and Community Growth as this funding will allow GCCARD to continue programs and services that reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities an...
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