Should Council Support Seniors Programming? šļø
The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is seeking Council's support for a New Horizons for Seniors Grant application. šÆ
This federal grant program funds projects that benefit seniors through cultural programming. The museum wants a letter of support to strengthen their application. š
Council will decide whether to endorse this community initiative for Rossland's seniors. š¤
šÆ New Horizons for Seniors is a federal grant program
š„ Funds community-based projects that benefit seniors
šļø Museums can apply to enhance programming for older adults
š Could support educational workshops, cultural events, or accessibility improvements
š° Grant funding reduces costs for seniors to participate in museum activities
š¤ Council's letter of support strengthens the application but doesn't commit city funds
What Council is Being Asked: Provide a letter of support for the museum's grant application - no city funding required. š
Why Letters of Support Matter: Federal grant applications are stronger when they show community backing from local government. š¢
The Decision: Council will vote on whether to endorse this seniors-focused initiative at the museum. ā
Should Council provide a letter of support for the Rossland Museum's seniors grant application? What types of programming would benefit seniors most at the museum?
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Next Steps: This motion will be considered at the next Council meeting. šļø
How to Participate: ā¢ Attend the Council meeting to speak during public input ā¢ Submit written comments to Council before the meeting ā¢ Contact your councillors directly with your thoughts
Stay Informed: Watch for meeting agendas and updates on the city website. š±