Locally we notice more local complaining about the dearth of federal funds for urban farming and other flowery cowtown projects.
Here's a peek at the latest complaint that's gaining traction at the outset of the local growing season . . .
KCCG Executive Director Jennifer Meyer said the nonprofit already budgeted for $300,000 of federal grant money to be reimbursed throughout the year. After the most recent federal cuts, that money isn’t showing up.
“We’re having to be really conservative on how we approach the spring season,” Meyer said. “Those grants operate on a reimbursement basis, so we do the work, buy the seeds, buy the fruit trees, and then submit billing on those grants. We have not seen a reimbursement come through since December of last year, so right now, that’s all on hold and uncertain.”
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .