Mshale - The African Community Newspaper
October 2-8, 2023 Issue 594
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Brooklyn Park now accepting applications for round two of American Rescue Plan community funding By Mshale Staff
The city of Brooklyn Park is currently accepting applications for round two of its share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community funding. Applications are being accepted through Friday, October 13. Brooklyn Park received $11 million American Rescue Funds of which the city council last year approved spending of $4.6 million in round one, which included the awarding of funds to 36 community nonprofit and businesses that proposed a variety of programs to serve city residents. In a Request for Proposals (RFP) posted on the city’s website, the RFP states round two “will provide funds to eligible community partners; both businesses and non-profits that are delivering services in identified areas of need particularly to underserved and cultural groups.”
The cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center are accepting applications through October 13, 2023 for round two of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community funding. Photo: Richard Ooga/Mshale File
In this round, the city said it has $300,000 available for awards and anticipates awarding six organizations approximately $50,000 each. Activities to be funded must take place in the cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.
The City of Brooklyn Center has allocated $95,000 of its ARPA funding for joint workforce development initiatives and Brooklyn Park will award between $25,000 – $50,000 to selected applicants on behalf of Brooklyn Center. Organizations and businesses applying “must show a demon-
strated history of programs and activities serving Brooklyn Park or Brooklyn Center residents,” according to the RFP. Visit the City of Brooklyn Park website at www.brooklynpark. org/city-finances/american-rescue-plan/ for details on the RFP and how to apply.
Fall Events
Fall Fest | October 7 & 8
Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista
Chairlift Rides | October 7 & 8 Hyland Hills Ski Area, Bloomington
Lantern-lit Trail Nights October 19 & 26 Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington
Enchanted Forest Halloween
October 28 Lowry Nature Center, Victoria
Big Woods Halloween October 28 Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
*Payment required for food and drink at events.
ThreeRiversParks.link/Programs
