Hispanic-serving Institutions Assisting Communities Program
FY 1999 Awardees

Florida International University will receive a Hispanic-serving Institutions Assisting Communities Program grant of $400,000 to turn a vacant lot in the City of Opa-Locka into a gymnasium for the entire community. The City's Department of Public Works has funded the concept and design studies for the structure. Part of the work will be to remove the low-level contaminants on the site.

The facility will be located on land adjacent to a city park, close to several multifamily housing developments and an elementary school, making it extremely convenient for local area youth. When completed, the gymnasium will have a basketball court, weight rooms, and community meeting space.

In addition to the grant funds, $400,000 in matching funds are being provided by the City.

Contact: Dr. M.A. Ebadian, 305-348-3585

Content Archived: January 20, 2009