Columbus Promise Program Funding

At a glance

  • What: Office of Education funding for the Columbus Promise program, sponsored by Council President Hardin, in June 2026.
  • 1897-2026 (6/22/2026): not-for-profit services contract with I Know I Can in support of Columbus Promise, with reimbursement of qualified costs incurred before the purchase order, $1,333,053 from the General Fund; emergency. Dorans / Day-Achauer; 9-0.
  • 2034-2026 (6/29/2026): contract with Columbus State Community College for student support services for students enrolled in Columbus Promise, $666,947 from the General Fund, expenses allowed before the purchase order. First read, second reading waived (Dorans / Day-Achauer) and approved (Dorans / Day-Achauer); all 9-0.
  • Related: Early Start Columbus Transition.

Sources

Log

2026-06-29 - Columbus City Council

  • 2034-2026 passed on the same night as its first reading.

2026-06-22 - Columbus City Council

  • 1897-2026 approved 9-0.