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Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Grants (DHHS/Shelter) - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Grant Funds from the North Carolina Division for Women and Youth - Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Program for the FVPSA Core Grant for The Cathy Mabry Cloniger Center for FY2026 (Year 2 - $93,101.97 with a County Match of $18,620.39)
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STAFF CONTACT
Tammy Smith - Financial and Management Services - Grants - 704-862-6604
BUDGET IMPACT
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Year 2:
General Fund:
Increase federal grant revenues by $93,101.97
Increase expenses by $93,101.97
Grant requires a match using County funds ($18,620.39)
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BACKGROUND
The Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center• A Domestic Violence Shelter has been awarded a one-year grant extension from the North Carolina Division for Women and Youth - Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Program in the amount of $93,101.97 to continue to fund the existing Public Outreach Specialist’s salary and benefits to increase public awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence, dating violence and family violence. A portion of the funding will also be used for low-cost, tangible outreach supplies used during community education and survivor engagement activities. These materials support trauma-informed outreach, reinforce safety messaging, and enhance survivor comfort and personal security during initial contact.
The period of performance is 10/01/25 - 09/30/26.
The required match will come from a portion of the Shelter Operations Supervisor's salary.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR), Grant Agreement, and Amendment