Authorization to Accept $60,000 Federal Justice Grant
May 28, 2026
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The Frame
The city will receive $60,000 in federal funds to support local justice and public safety initiatives without requiring any additional spending from the local budget.
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Urban County Council
The council is authorized to accept and manage the federal grant funds.
Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
The agency is the grantor providing the federal funds to the local government.
Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Urban County Council approved the acceptance of $60,000 in federal grant funds.
- The funds are provided by the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
- The grant is issued under the 2023 Title II Formula Grant Program.
- There is no local matching fund requirement for this grant.
- The resolution was introduced on May 4, 2026.
- The file identifier for this action is 0365-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this grant require the city to spend its own money?
What is the source of the funding?
Why It Matters
The city will receive $60,000 in federal funds to support local justice and public safety initiatives without requiring any additional spending from the local budget.
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Zero-cost federal funding
The resolution highlights a grant opportunity that requires zero local financial contribution, which is a favorable fiscal arrangement for the municipality.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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