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Alameda CountyEast Bay Center for Performing Arts held its grand opening in October 2011 and Bank of America announced that they will be a recipient of the 2011 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Award in the Neighborhood Builders category. The organization will receive $200,000 in operating support – $100,000 annually for 2 years. They will also receive specially designed leadership development programs. Congratulations to this wonderful organization!
The new facility, located in the City of Richmond had a $3 Million gap in financing. NCCLF’s Consulting Department helped them close the gap using New Market Tax Credits for their new facility. NCCLF also assisted in identifying project team members with experience in complex financing tools.
The United States Department of Agriculture provides grants to support regional economic development strategies and promote job creation through the Rural Business Opportunity Grant Program. The program promotes sustainable economic development in rural communities and regions with exceptional needs.
The Rural Business Assistance program provides training and technical assistance grants for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and assists with economic development planning. Funding is available to rural public bodies, nonprofit corporations, Native American tribes and cooperatives with primarily rural members that conduct activities for the mutual benefit of the membership.
Application instructions may be obtained here, or by contacting a USDA Rural Development State Office. The United States Department of Agriculture administers several other funding programs focused on rural development; at the USDA Rural Development site, you can learn how to strengthen your community through grants and loans from the federal government.
More than 5,000 community benefits organizations make their home in Contra Costa County. To grow and continue to strengthen the community, Contra Costa County’s nonprofits need access to local real estate resources. This site connects you with service providers and government agencies for your real estate project so that your program will thrive.
We are actively seeking partnerships and information regarding your county. Please contact us with any pictures, suggestions or ideas. In the meantime, feel free to post your space needs and connect with other nonprofits in your county.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a primary source of funds for the County’s community development and housing programs. Contra Costa County receives funds annually to carry out CDBG eligible activities and directs these funds to housing, economic development, infrastructure improvements, public facilities, and public service projects designed to meet the needs of low-income residents. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for these funds through a grant process.
