TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jesus Tijero, BOS - Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Community Investment Fund - FY 2023-24 Arts & Culture Grant Award Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim County Executive Officer, on behalf of the Napa County Arts & Culture Advisory Committee (Committee), requests discussion and action on the Committee's arts and culture grant award recommendations as part of the Community Investment Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24:
1. Award $139,474 in available funds from the Tourism Arts & Culture Category; and
2. Award $166,442 in available funds from the General Arts & Culture Category.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its regular meeting on April 24, 2023, the Napa County Arts & Culture Advisory Committee (Committee) discussed and scored 31 grant applications (proposals) received from 23 arts and culture non-profit organizations for the FY 2023-24 grant cycle.
The process resulted in the Committee recommending 20 proposals for full funding and 2 proposals for partial funding. Since the total amount requested by applicants ($405,264) exceeded the total amount available ($305,916), it was not possible to recommend funding all the proposals. Staff is now presenting the Committee's funding recommendations to the Board for consideration and possible approval. A detailed table with the Committee's recommendations is attached.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Staff reports
2. Public Comments
3. Motion, second, discussion and vote on the items
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Community Investment Fund
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The Community Investment Fund and the funding of arts and culture grants are not required by law, but have been identified as a priority by the Board. The award of these grants is in accordance with the Board's direction to staff relating to th...
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