Delco Gives Day sponsorship and DICGRA grant oversight
Summary
A running theme: council keeps being surprised by multiple applications for the same grants and unclear funding sources. Executive Director O'Malley said a new grants-compliance team met just that day to build a written grants process, answering a controller's report on grant management.
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Better processes aim to prevent accidentally committing county money to grant-funded positions or duplicate applications.
Taxpayers, since council will have clearer visibility before committing to grants with hidden ongoing costs.
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County Council - Apr 21, 2026
A running theme: council keeps being surprised by multiple applications for the same grants and unclear funding sources. Executive Director O'Malley said a new grants-compliance team met just that day to build a written grants process, answering a controller's report on grant management.
County Council - Mar 17, 2026
Council debated whether gaming-revenue money should fund a $25,000 sponsorship of the Foundation for Delaware County's Delco Gives Day. Supporters say it leverages six-to-one philanthropic giving across county nonprofits; critics want the money restricted to promotion rather than the foundation's general grant pool. A breakdown of the spending is expected before tomorrow's vote.
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