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| October 8, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting | ||||||
| Title 32. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a FY25 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity National Dislocated Worker Employment Recovery Grant Award in the Amount of $500,000. (WorkSource Coastal) | ||||||
| Strategic Priority GOAL 3: Expand Economic Access, Opportunity & Vitality for All | ||||||
| Description The City of Savannah has received a “Statement of Grant Award” through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the National Dislocated Worker Employment Recovery Grant. This funding will assist WIOA-eligible dislocated workers to include those who have been impacted by a plant closure, laid off or job displacement with employment and training services needed to re-enter the workforce in high-demand careers. The grant period is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The allocation is as follows:
Pursuant to the WorkSource Coastal Consortium Agreement, the City of Savannah serves as the fiduciary agent for the ten-county region and, as such, City Council approval and authorization for the City Manager to receive grant funding 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, Executive Director, WorkSource Coastal | ||||||
| Financial Impact Revenue of $500,000 WIOA Grant Funds, via WorkSource Coastal. | ||||||
| Review Comments | ||||||
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Attachments Exhibit 1 - PY25 WIOA Employment Recovery Dislocated Worker Statement of Grant Award.pdf |
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