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FROM THE CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG

CONTACT: Janis Ford, Weed and Seed coordinator, 727-892-5087

Paul Lackey, grants chairperson, 727-547-5625

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WEED AND SEED GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

St. Petersburg, Fla. (May 18, 2007) - The St. Petersburg Childs Park Weed and Seed Site will release mini-grant applications beginning May 21, 2007. Applications are available at the Weed and Seed Office, located in the Business Assistance Center, 33 6th Street South, Ste. 301, and the Childs Park Recreation Center, 4301 13th Avenue S.

There will be an information session on the grant application process on June 5, 2007 at the Business Assistance Center, 33 6th Street South, Ste. 301, from 10 a.m. to noon.

This 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, faith based/community-based initiatives, neighborhood restoration and re-entry for ex-offenders. All grant initiatives are for the Childs Park area.

Grant ranges will be $500 to $5000 per grant, however, respondents may request higher grant amounts if it can be justified in the application. Grant amounts will be based on total dollars available at the time of award.

For additional information, call Janis Ford, Weed and Seed coordinator at 727-892-5087 or Paul Lackey, grants chairperson at 727-547-5625.

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