Title
Grant Application- North Carolina Amateur Sports- Youth Sports Grant
Action
ACTION:
1) Affirm submittal of a grant application up to $20,000 from NC Amateur Sports - Youth Sports Grant.
2) If awarded, recognize, receive, and appropriate the award amount to the General Grants Fund (G001) for Park and Recreation for the duration of the grant to purchase youth sports equipment and provide facility upgrades.
3) Adopt the required grant project ordinance for the grant in the General Grant Fund (G001)
Staff Contact: Greg Clemmer, Division Director, Park and Recreation
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Youth Sports Grant fund for equipment and facility upgrades was established by the North Carolina General Assembly and N.C. Amateur Sports. The Grant fund supports the purchase of youth sports equipment and/or to provide facility upgrades that would benefit youth sports. If awarded, Park and Recreation will utilize the funds to upgrade netting, painting and soccer goals at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex @ Matthews. The funds will assist with providing a quality and safe space for all participants.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase in General Grant Fund (G001) revenue and expenses up to $20,000.