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Grant Application - James R. & Bronnie L. Braswell Trust
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew Baucom, Agricultural Services, Director, 704-283-3738
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The James R. & Bronnie L. Braswell Trust supports health and wellness programs, as well as community development projects within the Union an Anson County region. This request from the Trust will be to support the purchase of equipment and needed infrastructure that will support the ongoing construction of the Union County Food Innovation Center. Funds will be used to support equipment that will enhance the operations of the facility to provide opportunity for small scale farmers and ranchers to increase profitability.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$75,000 enhancement to the overall budget for the Union County Food Innovation Center.