Anchorage Assembly leaders are calling on businesses, nonprofits and others for proposals on how to spend an incoming $50 million in federal relief funds. Mayor Bronson has separately submitted his own plan for spending the money.
. It covered a wide array of programs, organizations and nonprofits to help relieve economic hardship and included grants for small businesses, tourism relief and money for housing and homelessness, among more than 50 other items. The largest chunk, about $21.5 million, went toward existing city programs.
Bronson’s proposal largely consists of city government spending and city construction projects, such as $2.5 million for city vehicles and $4.5 million for a Sand Lake sewer and water system.The mayor’s largest item is $10.25 million in funding for two years of operations of the proposed East Anchorage homeless navigation center and shelter.
This week, Assembly leaders issued a call for proposals for the second round of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. Nonprofits, private businesses and other organizations, including tribal and educational organizations, can fill outThe Assembly will review the proposals as it decides how best to spend the money.
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