Approval of $100,000 Challenge Grant for Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation

Original title: Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $100,000)

Record date · January 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners is considering a professional services agreement to provide a to the Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation. The agreement is capped at $100,000 and is described as having a neutral impact on the county budget.

Why it matters

This agreement authorizes the transfer of up to $100,000 in county funds to the Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation for professional services.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation

The organization will receive up to $100,000 in grant funding contingent on the approval of the professional services agreement.

Directly affected

Marion County taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are being allocated to the Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation under this agreement.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a professional services agreement with the Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation.
The agreement is structured as a challenge grant.
The total financial commitment is capped at $100,000.
The county reports the budget impact of this agreement as neutral.

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The item is filed under number 2025-21754.
The item is classified as a consent agenda item.
The request was formally introduced on January 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a challenge grant?

A is a type of funding that typically requires the recipient to raise matching funds or meet specific conditions before the full grant amount is released.

Will this increase county taxes?

The document states the budget impact of this agreement is neutral, meaning it is not expected to require additional tax revenue.

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