City of Columbia plans Juneteenth applicant workshop

The City of Columbia invites local community members who are interested in applying for grant funding for Juneteenth events, exhibits or educational programs to an applicant workshop at the Walton Building, located at 300 South Providence Road, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Residents who are interested in planning an event commemorating and/or celebrating Juneteenth in 2026 and who are interested in learning more about grant funding from the City of Columbia are encouraged to attend. The workshop will provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the application process and receive assistance in completing the process.

The application for funds will be available online at CoMo.govbeginning Wednesday, Jan. 28, and the document contains general guidelines and instructions for the application. Paper applications are available at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway and the Walton Building/Convention and Visitors Bureau office, 300 S. Providence Road.

Applications may be emailed to [email protected]or hand-delivered or mailed to the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau, 300 S. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.

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