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A resolution approving an application for a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to six branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.
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WHEREAS, the Carnegie Corporation of New York is accepting applications for a Pillars of Education and Democracy grant with an award of $450,000 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant with an award of $450,000, a copy of which is attached hereto for reference, is hereby approved, and the Nashville Public Library is authorized to submit said application to the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution approves an application for a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Nashville Public Library to implement leveled English as a Second Language (“ESL”) classes for up to six branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.
The grant application is for an award of $450,000 with no required cash match. If approved, the grant would allow Nashville Public Library to work with the GOAL Collective, the Branch of Nashville, and the Nashville International Center for Empowerment to offer more ESL classes and greatly reduce a current waitlist of Nashville residents seeking these services.