Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): United States Soccer Foundation, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to accept from the United States Soccer Foundation, Inc. grant funds in the amount of $30,000, with no required match, for the 2025-27 Soccer for Success programming.
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Background and Discussion:
The U.S. Soccer Foundation previously awarded Precinct 4 with $100,000 for a mini pitch at Freed Park. To build onto this, the Foundation is awarding Precinct 4 $30,000 over three years to implement its Soccer for Success program at the same location.
The Grant will be in the form of cash and/or products from the Foundation's Partners, with $5,000 cash and $5,000 in product being provided to Precinct 4 annually for three years.
Office of Commissioner, Precinct 4 requests approval for Harris County to accept the grant for Soccer for Success in the amount of $30,000 for the purpose of providing soccer programming for children at Freed Park.
Expected Impact:
United States Soccer Foundation, Inc. funds for the Soccer for Success program will positively influence youth within the community. The Program aims to benefit 750 youth over three (3) years.
Alternative Options: N/A
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