
(Carla B. Hass, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors)
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors yesterday unanimously approved providing nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants to non-profit organizations to help recoup some of the losses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The impact of COVID-19 on non-profits that provide critical services to our residents has been vast and long-lasting,” said Board Chair Lori Parlin. “These grants act as an influx of money that would otherwise come from these organizations engaging in normal fundraising activities.”
Organizations were required to submit an application stating the need for the grant funds, evidence that they suffered economic loss as a result of the pandemic and that they are a 501 (c) 3.
The Board approved grants ranging from $2,000 to $252,000 to 24 local non-profits. The list of organizations and grant amounts can be found here.
The Board also voted unanimously to expend $2.1 million in ARPA grants to small businesses.
“We look forward to a robust interest among our small businesses to receive these grants to help them return to a pre-pandemic level, support their employees and families and give a boost to our economy,” added Parlin
“Chief Administrative Office and Planning and Building, Economic Development Division, recommending the Board: 1) Award twenty-four (24) Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Economic Impact Grants to eligible recipients, in a cumulative amount of $1,978,931.59; 2) Approve use of Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Economic Impact Grant agreement template; 3) Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute grant awards and all other documents necessary to award Economic Impact Grants; and 4) Direct staff to return to the Board with a proposed program that would make funding available to other non-profits and small businesses with the remaining $2,156,128.41 in ARPA funds the Board allocated for non-profit organizations. FUNDING: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).”
Non-Profit Amount Recommended Award:
Ag in the Classroom – 18,427.00
Assistance League Sierra Foothills – 17,009.00
Cade Strong $25,000.00 23,442.50
Cantare Chorale of the Sierra Foothills – 5,000.00
Clean Tahoe Program – 10,000.00
EDC Mineral and Gem Society – 20,343.97
EDC Veterans Alliance – 40,949.00
El Dorado County Fair Association – 813,000.00
El Dorado Museums Foundation – 2,375.00
El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association – 20,000.00
El Dorado Search and Rescue Council – 61,814.00
Friends of the Library of EDC – 65,000.00
Gold Discovery Park Association – 164,098.00
H.E.L.P – 5,436.00
H.E.R.O Scholarship Fund – 2,000.00
Jackson Elementary School PTO – 35,000.00
Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation – 252,000.00
Lake Tahoes Shining Stars – 33,889.50
MORE – 213,306.00
Music on the Divide – 3,500.00
Ponderosa High School Band Boosters – 3,000.00
Shingle Springs Community Center – 24,315.62
Sierra State Parks Foundation – 50,000.00
Tahoe Youth & Family Services – 85,026.00
TOTAL REQUESTS RECEIVED 2,982,738.97
TOTAL RECOMMENDED GRANT AWARDS 1,978,931.59