M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, Town Manager
Date: April 18, 2018
Re: Resolution awarding grant funding to:
COAST Academy Parent Association (CAPA)
DEEP Foundation, Inc.
The Early Development of Global Education Charitable Foundation, Inc. (EDGE)
REQUEST
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AWARD OF $7,500 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CUTLER BAY COMMUNITY FUND TO SUPPORT LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERING THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN'S YOUTH; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On July 17, 2013, the Town of Cutler Bay ("Town") entered into an agreement with the Miami Foundation to establish the "Cutler Bay Community Fund." This donor advised fund allows the Town to support non-profit organizations that serve Cutler Bay residents. The mission of the Cutler Bay Community Fund "is to support nonprofit organizations that endeavor to improve the life of residents in the Town of Cutler Bay through educational, aesthetic (community beautification), environmental, cultural, social services and other philanthropic programs and services." As of December 31, 2017, the Cutler Bay Community Fund has accumulated a total of $25,409.41 (Attachment "A").
This funding cycle, the Town received a total of three (3) funding requests. Town staff has reviewed the funding requests and found that all of the projects are aligned with the Cutler Bay Community Fund's strategic plan primarily under the "Education" service category. The "Education" service category aims to impact student achievement by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that serve both children and youth, from the time they
enter daycare to completing twelfth (12th) grade that reside in or attend schools in the Town. Activities include but are not limited to: out-of-school programs, STEM (Science, Technology, Engin...
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