TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelly Hansen
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Anna Macken
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification and Approval of Submission of Grant Application for the Redwood Region RISE Catalyst Re-Development Funds Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Home Hardening Market & Workforce Analysis Project in the Amount of $204,362.24; and Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to Execute Grant Agreement or Other Necessary Documents Related to this Grant and Submit All Documents if Awarded
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify and approve submission of the grant application for the Redwood Region RISE Catalyst Re-Development Funds Request for Proposal (RFP) the Home Hardening Market & Workforce Analysis Project in the amount of $204,362.241; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to execute the Grant Agreement or other necessary documents related to this grant and submit all documents if awarded.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
California Jobs First, previously known as the California Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), was established by Senate Bill 162 to aid in the sustainable economic recovery from COVID-19. This grant program prioritizes local economic diversification and high-quality job creation, distributing funds across 13 regions and providing targeted support for California Native American tribes. In our area, Redwood Region RISE leads the planning efforts.
The Redwood Region RISE Catalyst Fund, administered by the California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP) and North Edge Financing, has allocated $9 million for projects in the Redwood Region. This region encompasses 33 Tribal Nations and the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino. The funding aims to prepare local projects for ...
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