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For Immediate Release
FROM THE CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG

CONTACT:
Janis Ford, Weed and Seed coordinator, 892-5087, or
Delquanda Turner, grants chairperson, 547-5647

Weed and Seed Grant Applications Due April 30th

St. Petersburg, Fla. (April 22, 2008) - The St. Petersburg Childs Park Weed and Seed Site has made mini-grant applications available at the Weed and Seed Office, located in the Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth Street S., Suite. 301; and at the Childs Park Recreation Center, 4301 13th Avenue S. Weed & Seed mini-grant applications also may be requested electronically by calling 892-5088.

The grant program was established to provide resources to implement projects that can enhance existing programs or services and/or provide “seed” money for community-based efforts. Grant categories are: crime and prevention, anti-gang initiatives and faith based/community-based initiatives. All grant initiatives must be within the Childs Park area. Grant amounts may range from $500 to $5000 per grant, however, respondents may request higher grant amounts if the use can be justified in the application. Grant amounts will be based on total dollars available at the time of award. Grant applications are due on April 30.

An information session on the grant application process was held on April 15 at the city's Business Assistance Center downtown. For additional information, call Janis Ford, Weed and Seed coordinator at 892-5087, or Delquanda Turner, grants chairperson at 547-5647.

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