ASSEMBLY AGENDA/MANAGER'S REPORT
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

Ordinance 2020-36: An Ordinance Appropriating up to $3,000,000 to the Manager for a COVID-19 Nonprofit Sustainability Grant Program; Funding Provided by the CARES Act Special Revenue Fund.

MANAGER'S REPORT:

This ordinance would create a program to help nonprofits due to COVID-19. It designates the Juneau Community Foundation as the grant administrator. The program is intended for nonprofits that provide services to the general public in the community and sets up a tiered approach for grants. Depending on annual revenue, a nonprofit can receive up to $99,000 under this program.

The Assembly Finance Committee discussed this matter on July 8, 2020.

RECOMMENDATION:

The Manager recommends the Assembly introduce this ordinance, refer it to the Committee of the Whole, and set it for public hearing at the next regular Assembly meeting.