Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program FY 1999 Grantee

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA, FL -- $150,000

The University of South Florida will receive a Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program New Directions Grant of $150,000 to expand its outreach activities in West Tampa. South Florida received a Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program New Grant in FY 1994 to work with community-based organizations in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Winter Haven, Tarpon Springs, and Hillsborough. This New Directions Grant will enable the University to extend its activities to West Tampa, which is part of the Tampa Enterprise Community.

Among the activities South Florida will undertake are:

• Creation of a neighborhood-based community development corporation for revitalization activities;

• Establishment of a microloan program and a business incubator for small businesses;

• Provision of after-school and weekend and mentoring programs for youth; and

• Opening a one-stop career/job center.

Contact: Dr. Jerome Lieberman, 813-974-4491

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