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Community Resources Program, administered by the
Office of Community Services, works through
community based non-profit agencies to enhance the
health and quality of life in Madison's
neighborhoods for children, youth, families and
the elderly.
Organizations
seeking funding may obtain applications in May of
even years. Citizen committees review
proposals and make funding recommendations to the
Mayor and Common Council. All allocations
are adopted by the Common Council as part of the
City's annual budget.
The City's budget
allocates money through the Community Resources
Program in the following program areas:
- Child Care
- Support to
Families
- Senior
Services
- Youth Services
- Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault
- Community
Assistance/Access
- Planning
Councils/Misc.
Additional funding
is also provided to agencies through State and
Federal grants received by the Office of Community
Services.
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