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September 27, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting
Title
34. Motion to Accept PY2018 WIOA Youth Grant Award in the Amount of $1,512,482.00
Strategic Priority
Economic Strength And Poverty Reduction
Description

The City of Savannah has received a “Statement of Grant Award” for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program from the Technical College System of Georgia, Office of Workforce Development in the amount of $1,512,482.00. The Program Grant Award will provide year-round youth programs for the period of April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020 to low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The Youth program will include work experience, occupational skills training, alternative secondary school services, tutoring and supportive services. The Youth Program will serve Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties.

Award Number

Grant Amount

Category

15-18-18-12-020

$1,512,482

Youth Program

Pursuant to the Coastal Workforce Services Consortium Agreement, the City of Savannah serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region, and as such, City Council approval and authorization for the City Manager to receive grant funds and enter into grant administration agreements is necessary in accordance with the City of Savannah's procurement policies and procedures.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Sheron Morgan, WorkSource Coastal Interim Director
Financial Impact
$1,512,482.00 in grant funding
Review Comments
Attachments
Area 20 WIOA PY18 Youth (1).pdf
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