(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for their Juneteenth Grant, which aims to support residents in planning events to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth. This grant is available to all interested individuals and the application can be found online at CoMo.gov. The document includes detailed guidelines and instructions for completing the application.

For those who prefer a paper application, they can be obtained at various locations including City Hall, the Walton Building/Convention and Visitors Bureau office, and the Gentry Building. Completed applications can be emailed, hand-delivered or mailed to the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. In order to assist applicants with the process, a workshop will be held in mid-to-late January at the Walton Building. This workshop will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions and receive guidance on completing their application.

Juneteenth is an important holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The City of Columbia encourages its residents to take part in this celebration by applying for the Juneteenth Grant and organizing events that honor this significant moment in history.

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