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Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Finance - To Accept and Appropriate FY27 State and Federal Grant Funds from CACNC for The Lighthouse (1 yr - $185,869)
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STAFF CONTACT
Kyle Sutherland - Financial & Management Services - Finance - 704-866-3130
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund:
Increase state and federal grant revenue by $185,869
Increase expenditures by $185,869
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 $185,869 for expenses related to services provided July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Funds will support salaries and fringe benefits for two existing positions: Clinical Advocate - SWIII: Blended VA/MH, Family/Victim Advocate and program supplies.
The funding sources for this award are as follows:
CFDA# 93.669 Child Abuse & Neglect State Grants (.18%)
CFDA# 93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (15.82%)
State funding (84%)
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR); FY27 Award Funding Letter