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Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Health Division) - To Accept and Appropriate Funds from Community Foundation for the DHHS Scholarship Program (100% Other Grants - $2,000)
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STAFF CONTACT
Stephen Eaton - Public Health Director - DHHS (Public Health Division) - 704-853-5271
BUDGET IMPACT
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Appropriate 100% Other Grants Revenue.
BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Increase Other Grants revenue by $2,000 and appropriate $2,000 into Community Foundation Scholarship account.
BACKGROUND
The Gaston County Public Health Department was awarded grant funds from the Community Foundation for the Money designated for the Gaston County DHHS Fund Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program was created as a way of promoting professional development and growth and to recruit and retain exceptional staff in DHHS. Awards will be given annually in three categories: Graduate/Undergraduate Degree, Associate/Technical/Certificate Degree, and Child of DHHS Employee Scholarship. Selection of the awards was based on applications submitted. Applications and selection of the award recipients were reviewed and discussed by a committee of community members and representatives. Four awards in the amount of $500 each will be given to the schools where the recipients are attending. The award recipients are seeking degrees in Public Health or Social Services areas to improve the quality of life in Gaston County. These are non-County funds.
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request