Primary Department: County Library
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation grant funds in the amount of $29,750.00, with no required match, for the FY26 Curiosity Cruiser Mobile Literacy Initiative.
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Background and Discussion:
Curiosity Cruiser is a state-of-the-art mobile library that provides Harris County children with access to books and exciting educational programs that integrate reading with science, math, technology, writing and the arts. The Curiosity Cruisers are staffed by Harris County Public Library employees, while books, supplies, materials, technology and other mascot maintenance, and repair costs are paid for with grant funds from Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
Expected Impact:
The Curiosity Cruiser inspires Harris County children to develop a love of reading and gain access to great books and STEM opportunities - leading to lifelong learning and the ability to reach their fullest potential in life.
Alternative Options:
Declining the grant would create a need for continued funding from the Harris County General Fund. There were no alternatives identified.
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