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CBIRS Request 2475
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2475
Colombian Diaspora in South Florida. Expansion and Update
 
Requester: Dr. Victor M. Uribe-Uran Organization: FIU- Colombian Studies Institute
 
Project Title: Colombian Diaspora in South Florida. Expansion and Update Date Submitted 1/14/2005 10:09:49 AM
 
Sponsors: Rodolfo Garcia
 
Statewide Interest:
Will assist in the formulation of policies to cope with growing influx of Colombians in South Florida
 
Recipient: Dr. Victor M. Uribe-Uran   Contact: Dr. Victor M. Uribe-Uran  
  FIU-Latin American and Caribbean Center,   Contact Phone: (305) 348-2961  
  Miami 33199   Contact email: Uribev@fiu.edu
 
Counties: Broward, Dade, Palm Beach
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Update an expansion of academic study on influx of Colombian nationals to South Florida. Will involve in depth interviews, focus groups, and a statewide survey.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Accurate demographic, economic and political information on second largest group of immigrants coming to South Florida
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $50,000
 
Total cost of the project: $203,725
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $40,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $50,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: : FIU-Latin American and Caribbean Center Data
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No