Over half-a-million dollars’ worth of grant money has been approved for social service programs throughout Bloomington and Monroe County.
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The Bloomington City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to distribute $510,377.27 to 35 different agencies. The grant was recommended by the Jack Hopkins Social Services Committee.
These programs will provide services such as housing improvement, mental health therapy, reducing food insecurity, and more.
The committee said $10,377.27 of grant money is from past unused program funds. The $500,000 portion of the grant money represents the 2025 budget.
Hoosier Hills Food Bank will receive the most money, totaling $35,000 to continue its mission of addressing food insecurity throughout Monroe County.
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Habitat for Humanity and South-Central Community Action Program each receive $30,000 to support affordable housing construction and economic stability respectively.
According to committee chair and councilmember Isak Asare, $6.2 million in grant money has been awarded since 1993.
The Bloomington City Council is now on summer break and will return in July.