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Commissioner Brown – Financial and Management Services – Grants – To Accept and Appropriate FY26 State and Federal Grant Funds from CACNC for The Lighthouse (1 yr - $147,415)
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STAFF CONTACT
Tammy Smith - Financial & Management Services - Grants - 704-862-6604
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund:
Increase state and federal grant revenue by $147,415.
Increase expenditures by $147,415
No additional County funds.
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BACKGROUND
The State of North Carolina has appropriated $10,000,000 for accredited and provisional Children's Advocacy Centers who are compliant with accreditation standards and as such are in good standing with Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina (CACNC). These funds support the cost of services provided by The Lighthouse, a Sub-Award recipient of this funding. The Lighthouse will receive $147,415 for expenses related to services provided July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Funds will support a portion of salaries and FICA/retirement benefits for three existing positions: Clinical Advocate - SWIII: Blended VA/MH (100%); Forensic Interviewer (44%); Family/Victim Advocate (48%).
The funding sources for this award are as follows:
CFDA# 93.669 Child Abuse & Neglect State Grants (.18%)
CFDA# 93.558 Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (15.82%)
State funding (84%)
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR); FY26 Agreement