In March, the council authorized staff to submit an application to the Center for Prevention's "Active Place Demonstration Project" funding initiative. The Center for Prevention is a department within Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota focused on improving community health.

The city's application included a request for funds to support increased community engagement activities supporting Envision Shakopee, the city's 2040 comprehensive planning process. The application was successful and the city was awarded $12,500 in funding. Blue Cross offers the funding via a funding agreement.

The application included six small subcontracts to six community-based organizations to assist with community engagement, marketing and outreach. Staff will bring forth these subcontracts at a later date.

The city's request was fully funded at $12,500. This includes $6,500 to fund additional printed materials, food, and workshop and engagement supplies and $6,000 in community-based organization subcontracts.