TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Melissa Moize - BOS Staff Aide
SUBJECT: Community Grants Funding Request for American Canyon Arts Foundation
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize allocation of Board of Supervisors’ District 5 community grant funds to American Canyon Arts Foundation for a student art contest. (Fiscal Impact: $2,500 Expense; Budgeted; General Fund; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Board of Supervisors may allocate community grant funds for non-profit support and community benefit. The purpose of this allocation is to make a student art contest possible, to provide an opportunity for students in District 5 to gain recognition for their artistic talents and support their pursuit of higher education. The contest will be open to students in grades 6-12 who reside in District 5, allowing them to submit artwork in categories such as painting, drawing/sketch, photography, or mixed media. The contest will offer scholarships to the top three winners and to a People’s Choice selection. The funds will cover the cost of scholarships as well as the expenses for running the contest. The American Canyon Arts Foundation (ACAF), a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will administer the contest, providing students with an opportunity for professional recognition while fostering their educational aspirations. The contest will be free to enter, and open to all eligible students residing within District 5.
Requested Action: Approve and authorize allocation of Board of Supervisors’ funds for non-profit support and community benefit.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN 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. |
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Additional Information |
None. |
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.