Lisa Farlow

The committee held interviews with applicants for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants, although one organization failed to attend. The committee conducted an interview with representatives from Shiloh Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Inc. and reviewed a draft allocation spreadsheet to finalize funding recommendations, resulting in the approval of the proposed grant allocations.

The committee engaged in the deliberation and final action regarding the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants. The members formally reviewed and unanimously approved the recommended funding allocations presented in the meeting exhibit.

The committee discussed the review process for submitted applications, noting previous interviews conducted with specific community organizations. The committee also considered and approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants, awarding annual funding over three years to two organizations contingent upon reporting compliance, as well as a one-time grant allocation to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.

The committee focused on the American Rescue Plan Act, specifically addressing nutrition insecurity. The primary action taken was the consideration and final approval of the allocation of ARPA grants to be distributed over a three-year period.

The committee conducted interviews and reached final decisions regarding American Rescue Plan Act grant awards for several organizations. Funding was approved for the Barnum Museum Foundation, City Lights Gallery, Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Inc., Kids Empowered by Your Support, Mount Aery Development Corp., Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County, The Bridgeport Boys Choir, and WPKN, Incorporated. Applications from Bridgeport Mutual Aid/Bridgeport Generation Now, New Vision International Ministries, and Original Works Inc. were declined.