Submitted by: Sandra Shephard
Submitting Department: Community Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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FY24 Budget Appropriation: Accept and Appropriate Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) FY 2024 Healthy Aging Grant
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council accept and appropriate into the FY24 Budget, the Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) FY24 Healthy Aging Grant in the amount of $30,000 to expand City programs for older adults.
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Summary Background:
The Age-Friendly and Aging and Wellness Services Program has received a $30,000 FY24 Healthy Aging Grant from the MD Department of Aging. Received funds will be used to expand the Hyattsville is Home art class series for older adults (in-person and virtual), develop a family caregiver support group, and mitigate the digital divide by expanding digital literacy and technology instruction for older adults. Funds will also be used to purchase 10 to 12 Chromebooks. Project funds are to be used for December 2023, through June 30, 2024. Project partners include Art Works Now, BCauseICan, and University of Maryland Extension.
Next Steps:
Accept and appropriate grant funding
Fiscal Impact:
$30,000 grant received
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support. Thanks to Director Shephard and Marci LeFevre for identifying and applying for this grant to support our seniors. This will jump start our pilot digital literacy and technology classes for older adults.
Community Engagement:
NA
Strategic Goals:
Goal 5 - Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative, and Welcoming Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending