HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-150 Idaho Humanities Council grant application for LibraryMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-150
Meeting Date May 21, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Approve to submit an Idaho
Humanities Council CARES Act Grant
Application for Library Programming Support
Department Approvals Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT: Up to $5000 Parks and Recreation
FUNDING
SOURCE:
Idaho Humanities Council CARES Act Grant Airport
Library Supporter
TIMELINE: Application opens May 15, 2020; Notice of
Award expected mid-June, 2020
Information Systems
Eco Devo Planner Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Idaho Humanities Council has received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities as
part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The funding is for grants to
eligible Idaho humanities organizations, of which the McCall Public Library qualifies. These funds may be
used for the organization’s general operating support, public humanities programming, and for the
development of specific humanities programming in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The final amount of each grant award will be based on the organization’s annual operating budget and
depends on how many applications are received. Based upon the Library’s FY20 general operating budget
total, the Library is eligible to receive up to $5000 in grant funding. There is no cost-share match required.
The requested grant funds will be utilized to offset the cost of unexpected purchases such as software to
operate remote humanities programs, sanitation measures the McCall Public Library has implemented due
to COVID 19, and anticipated revenue reductions from the Friends of Library book store (has been closed
since March) sales and local businesses sponsorships.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve submittal of an Idaho Humanities Council CARES Act Grant Application and authorize the Mayor
to sign all necessary documents.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION