Title
Regional Collaboration Program Grant - Regional Research Coordinator
Proposed Motion(s)
1. That Council direct Administration to participate and submit a Regional Collaboration Program (RCP) Grant application for the development of a Regional Research Coordinator.
2. That Council direct Administration to proceed in approaching and partnering with ten (10) different municipalities and community organizations within these municipalities who will utilize this service.
3. That Council designate Administration as the project lead for the Regional Collaboration Program Grant application for the purposes of receiving, administering, allocating, reporting and accounting for the grant and funds on behalf of the partners.
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Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the Proposed Motions.
Purpose
A Regional Grant Coordinator would be a resource for entities within and adjacent to Parkland County; allowing them to better understand their eligibility for grants from various organizations.
Summary
Over the years, Parkland County has collaborated with adjacent municipalities and organizations. Many of these entities are eligible for grant funding. In order to receive grant funding these entities have to identify grants that they are eligible for and apply for these grants. Currently each entity is completing this work in isolation of the others. This creates redundancies in researching grants. It also restricts the ability of smaller entities to apply for grant funding as they may not have the resources necessary to conduct a thorough review of all grant funding sources that they are eligible for. As a result, these entities may miss out on potential funding sources. Having access to a Regional Research Coordinator would reduce redundancies and allow entities to identify more potential funding sources to apply for. The direct result of this is an increase in services provided to citizens at a reduced cost.
Parkland County is prepared to ac...
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