File #: 24-1533   
Status: Passed
File created: 11/6/2024 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/19/2024 Final action: 11/19/2024
Title: Approve and authorize the allocation of $15,000 in funding to KUNV Radio via the UNLV Foundation, a non-profit organization and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute the required grant resolution per NRS 244.1505; or take other action deemed appropriate. (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Kevin Schiller, County Manager

Recommendation: 

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Approve and authorize the allocation of $15,000 in funding to KUNV Radio via the UNLV Foundation, a non-profit organization and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute the required grant resolution per NRS 244.1505; or take other action deemed appropriate. (For possible action)  

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2030.000

Fund Name:

County Grants

Fund Center:

1020211000

Funded PGM/Grant:

TBD

Amount:

$15,000

Description:

Talk Civics Program Grant Contribution

Additional Comments:

N/A

 

BACKGROUND: 

In June 2024 KUNV Radio via the UNLV Foundation piloted a new program called Talk Civics. The program involved Clark County School District teachers and University of Nevada, Las Vegas professors teaching underrepresented students the basics of civics, why it's important to their lives, and how it works in Nevada.

Program participants then have the opportunity to apply to work as interns in the fall on a weekly radio show producing programming that engages their peers in how and why government and civics affect their lives.

Staff recommends that the County Commission approve and authorize the allocation of $15,000 in Clark County funding in support of the Talk Civics Program.