Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item # 4



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting







Agenda Report #____161____



TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL



SUBJECT: Support of Grant Application



INITIATED BY: Family Connection Partnership Muscogee County

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Recommendation: Support the Renaissance Personal Development Program's grant

application for $50,000 from the State of Georgia Children & Youth

Coordinating Council.



Background: Renaissance is an intensive, educational and developmental program

designed to address the social and personal problems that at-risk children &

youth 9 - 16 encounter. Renaissance seeks to transform the lives of these

children and youth by providing early intervention and prevention activities

such as after-school, mentoring and truancy prevention programs.



The Columbus Children Youth & Family Coalition has reviewed and supports the

submission of this application.



Analysis: Funds are available from the State of Georgia Children & Youth

Coordinating Council for Juvenile Justice Community Enrichment/Outreach

Programs. Suggested activities for funds include after school enrichment and

education, conflict resolution and alternative programs for high-risk youth.



Financial Considerations: The grant amount is $50,000 with no matching funds

required from the City of Columbus. Funds will be available June 1, 2004

through May 31, 2005.



Legal Considerations: Renaissance is qualified to apply for funds under this

program. Council's Resolution shows support and is required for application.



Recommendation/Actions: Support this application for funds from the State of

Georgia Children & Youth Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice Community

Enrichment/Outreach Program.