Outside agency funding for 2027 budget
Summary
The city is giving $274,254 to local nonprofits this year, prioritizing food security and rental assistance. The food pantry declined its allocation this year so other groups could use the money.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$274,254 from the city budget, an increase from last year.
Residents facing food insecurity, eviction risk, and transportation or childcare gaps.
Agencies taking cuts (Research Park down to $75,000) and golf course users facing fee increases may feel the pinch.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — September 15, 2026
The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance and SDSU's Research Park are asking the city for money in next year's budget. Decisions on these requests will shape how city dollars support economic development.
City Council — September 8, 2026
The city is proposing a roughly $77 million budget for 2027, up $4.5 million — but most of that is big projects, and the general fund grows just 1.4% once wage increases are stripped out. Sales tax growth is budgeted conservatively at 2.5%, and staff cut $1.4 million from last year's budget to keep things balanced. More workshops come September 22 and possibly October 13.
City Council — March 10, 2026
The city is giving $274,254 to local nonprofits this year, prioritizing food security and rental assistance. The food pantry declined its allocation this year so other groups could use the money.
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