Kent City Council supports increased funding for diversity-focused events

The Kent Train Depot as seen from across the Cuyahoga River. Lyndsey Brennan/The Portager

Kent City Council supports increased funding for diversity-focused events

- Owen MacMillan

The City of Kent will move forward with two new diversity grant programs, following a vote at the March 2 city council meeting.

The proposal will add “diversity focused programs, initiatives and events” to the application requirements for funding through both Celebrate Kent! and the Neighborhood Grant Program.

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