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The City of Columbia received a total of $25.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first half of this funding is designated for initiatives related to homelessness, community violence, behavioral crisis care mental health services, and workforce development. The City Council has requested the second half be allocated to priority areas identified by the community.
During June 2022, City employees surveyed every section of our community. Following the survey, we conducted focus groups. We wanted to hear from everyone who lives, works, or receives services in Columbia. Thanks to everyone who participated in this process.
- View the opens in a new windowfull report of the community engagement survey and focus groups.
- To learn more about the RFQ process visit opens in a new windowBeHeard.CoMo.gov.
- If you are interested in applying for funding, please complete this opens in a new windowGoogle document (external link) to receive a link to the application page along with a username and password.
- Please only request one username and password per agency.
Juneteenth History and Celebration
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.
The day was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Columbia City Council voted to approve the holiday in September 2021 and first observed the holiday in 2022.
Grant Opportunities for 2024 Juneteenth Events
Columbia has a long history of local celebrations organized by residents, including events centered on education, neighborhood BBQs and block parties, entrepreneur resource fairs, and a celebratory parade.
This year, for the first time, there is grant funding available to support these events. The City of Columbia has applied for and received grant funding from the Missouri Division of Tourism, which distributed funds to support Juneteenth celebrations across the state.
The application for funds opens PDF file is now available. This document contains general guidelines and instructions for the application. Paper applications are available at the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (300 S. Providence Road) and the Gentry Building (1 South 7th St).
Applications opens PDF file may be emailed to [email protected]create new email or hand-delivered or mailed to the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau, 300 South Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203. Applications are due by March 8. Applications will be reviewed by the Juneteeth Grant Evaluation Committee. Funding awards will be announced on or before March 29.
Workshop for Grant Applicants
There will be a workshop for applicants on Monday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Walton Building, 300 South Providence Rd. This workshop will provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the application process and receive assistance in completing the process.
Juneteenth Events in our Community
If you are planning to host an event, but are not requesting grant funding, we still would like to help spread the word! Please email the following information to [email protected]create new email:
- Event name
- Event date/time
- Event location
- Organization/host name
- Brief description of the event
- Contact information
Events
- 4/22/2024
1:00 pmFinance Advisory and Audit Committee Meeting - 4/22/2024
4:30 pmBuilding Construction Codes Commission Meeting - CANCELED - 4/22/2024
6:00 pmInterested parties meeting - East Walnut Street traffic calming project - 4/23/2024
2:00 pmRFQ 76/2024 Prefabricated Shelter for Gans Creek Recreation Area - 4/23/2024
2:00 pmRFQ 39/2024 Cosmo Football Prefabricated Shelter (Materials Only) - 4/23/2024
2:00 pmRFQ 75/2024 Whitegate Prefabricated Shelter (Materials Only) - 4/24/2024
4:00 pmDowntown Columbia Leadership Council Meeting
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Finance Advisory and Audit Committee Meeting
Finance Advisory and Audit Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
Download the agenda for this meeting: Meeting Agendaopens PDF file
When: 4/22/2024 at 1:00 pm
Building Construction Codes Commission Meeting - CANCELED
When: 4/22/2024 at 4:30 pm
Interested parties meeting - East Walnut Street traffic calming project
East Walnut Street east of Old Highway 63 has been identified as a street with traffic operating at speeds that are higher than desirable. The City of Columbia Public Works department has scheduled an informal open house informational meeting concerning a traffic calming project. The purpose of this meeting is to review potential traffic calming solutions for East Walnut Street east of Old Highway 63 as well as to:
Define and prioritize problems Identify desired outcomes Provide an overview of the Neighborhood Traffic Management ProgramAt the meeting, information and diagrams will be available for public review, and City engineering staff will be present to answer questions. A public comment form will be available at the meeting and comments can also be left on the webpage. Comments will be considered as the design is developed.
When: 4/22/2024 at 6:00 pm
RFQ 76/2024 Prefabricated Shelter for Gans Creek Recreation Area
All sealed bids are due in the purchasing office by 2pm.
When: 4/23/2024 at 2:00 pm
RFQ 39/2024 Cosmo Football Prefabricated Shelter (Materials Only)
All sealed bids are due in the purchasing office by 2pm.
When: 4/23/2024 at 2:00 pm
RFQ 75/2024 Whitegate Prefabricated Shelter (Materials Only)
All sealed bids are due in the purchasing office by 2pm.
When: 4/23/2024 at 2:00 pm
Downtown Columbia Leadership Council Meeting
Downtown Columbia Leadership Council Meeting
Regular Meeting
When: 4/24/2024 at 4:00 pm
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