TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Yazmin Dominguez - BOS Staff Aide
SUBJECT: Community Grants Funding Request for Various Nonprofit Organizations
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize allocation of Board of Supervisors’ District 1 community grant funds to Rock the Ride’s Benefit Ride & Walk for Gun Violence Prevention, Napa Pride 2026, and Viva Mariachi to provide support and community benefit. (Fiscal Impact: $5,000 Expense; Budgeted; General Fund; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Board of Supervisors may allocate community grant funds for nonprofit support and community benefit.
The first is Rock the Ride USA, a Benefit Ride & Walk for Gun Violence Prevention, where all proceeds will go to three beneficiaries: Giffords Law Center, Moms Demand Action, and Alaina's Voice Foundation. The amount of $1,000 of Board of Supervisors’ District 1 community grant will be donated to all three beneficiaries focused on gun violence prevention.
The second is Napa Pride 2026, a month that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ community. The amount of $2,500 of Board of Supervisors’ District 1 community grant will be used to fund Napa Pride 2026. Napa Pride’s fiscal sponsor is the Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Napa Pride is dedicated to creating a culturally diverse and informed community that amplifies the voices of queer and trans youth, peers and elders.
The third is Viva Mariachi at Napa Valley College, a cultural event that promotes the rich heritage and traditions of Mexico through Mariachi music and music education. The amount of $1,500 of Board of Supervisors’ District 1 community grant will be used to fund Viva Mariachi at Napa Valley College to learn about the thriving programs throughout the United States that are effective in promoting student success, all while enriching the cultural vitality.
Requested Action: Approve and authorize allocation of Board of Supervisors’ funds for nonprofit support and community benefit.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Board of Supervisors 1010000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Community benefit services/engagement |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Community grants will continue to be budgeted in future fiscal years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Members of the Board of Supervisors may not have the opportunity to offer financial support to community-based organizations doing important work that benefits the community members of their districts. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.