ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
64 Education EGUSD: Robert J. McGarvey
Elementary 4th & 6th Grade Camps
The aim of this grant request is to offset the cost of transportation and adult chaperone expenses to reduce the total cost per student participant. This request is for the McGarvey Elementary student transportation and adult chaperone expenses.
$29,860
65 Education EGUSD: Robert J. McGarvey
Elementary STEAM Assemblies,
Field Trips, & Family Nights
McGarvey seeks to enrich the educational experience of students with hands-on exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through engaging field trips, assemblies, and inclusive family nights. This project aims to inspire a love for learning, strengthen family involvement in education, and nurture students' interest in STEAM disciplines.
$19,400
66 Education EGUSD: Robert J. McGarvey
Elementary All-Weather Playground
Surfacing
The proposal is to improve upon McGarvey Elementary's playgrounds by installing all-weather surfacing.
$382,432
67 Education Calmness of Mind, LLC.: Suicide
Prevention through Meditation &
Active Listening
Calmness of Mind, LLC. is an at-risk youth and teacher education business, working in partnership with the Folsom Cordova School District and Ri-Nu Imagination to educate youth and teachers on the power of meditation to prevent mental health struggles and thoughts of suicide.
$10,775
68 Education Boys & Girls Club at Navigator
Elementary
This project would fund the continuation of Boys & Girls Club's operations at Navigator Elementary through the after-school program held Monday-Friday for over 100 Navigator students.
$75,000
69 Education Architects of Hope, Inc : AOH Mind,
Body & Soul
AOH Mind, Body & Soul is a collaborative work-based learning initiative focused on mental wellness. The program is designed to empower youth ages 12-14 to serve as ambassadors for mental wellness on their campuses and the larger community. Through this program, youth train as change agents and influencers who have the power to improve school-wide mental wellness. $70,000
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
70 Education Folsom Cordova Community
Partnership: JobEx For Youth
This proposed project focuses on the continuation of career services to high school students, with a focus on Cordova, Kinney and Walnutwood High Schools.
JobEx will allow students to graduate with firsthand exposure to a wider array of career opportunities, an informed sense of their career direction and planning, and a strong correlation between continuing education and achieving their career goals. FCCP has established a solid base and continues to see the number of students they assist grow each year. Training topics include types of educational/employment pathways, applying to college, financial literacy, building a professional network, transition into adulthood, and social and emotional development. FCCP staff will network with local businesses to connect and broaden youth to job shadow experiences. Grant funding would support staff costs, program supplies, participant stipends, etc. $125,000
71 Education EGUSD: Robert J. McGarvey
Elementary Fitness Yard
This proposal is to add exercise/play equipment on the playground that is engaging to students and supports physical health.
$239,764
72 Education NorCal School of the Arts Theatre
Arts & Conflict Resolution (Social
Emotional Learning - SEL)
Integration Program & After School
Theatre production at Williamson
Elementary School and Cordova
Villa Elementary School in FCUSD.
NorCal School of the Arts will provide every classroom at Williamson Elementary and Cordova Villa Elementary with 10 Theater Arts & Conflict Resolution (SEL) integrated classes. NorCal School of the Arts will also provide both schools with an after school production and after school performing arts classes for students. $50,000
73 Education The Spanish Classroom: Spanish
Enrichment
Through a combination of projects, games, crafts, music, role play and interactive activities, children will learn, practice and improve Spanish language skills through this proposed project. Funding would cover staffing and event facility costs.
$94,800
74 Education Campus Life Connection: Point
Break Anti-Bullying Workshops
Point Break is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based, anti-bullying/proempathy workshop, that reduces barriers existing between students. Through high-energy activities, interaction with caring adults and relevant discussion, students participate in full-day programs that focus on empathy and respect.
Students respond to the day's challenges with self-reflection and acknowledging personal responsibility, enabling them to begin pursuing behavioral change. $22,000
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
75 Education Suvidha International Foundation:
Speech & Debate Programs
The Speech and Debate programs enhance communication, critical thinking, and persuasion, preparing students for academic, professional, and civic success through competitive engagement. Funding covers materials and supplies, awards recognition and essential items.
$10,600
76 Education FCUSD: Athletic Support for Mills,
Mitchell & Kinney
This grant request is to provide funds for expenses related to physical fitness programs and afterschool sports at Mills Middle School, Mitchell Middle School and Kinney High School.
$70,000
77 Education FCUSD: Outdoor Science Trips for
Rancho Cordova Elementary
Schools Grades TK-5
Folsom Cordova Unified requests support for STEAM field trips for students in TK through Fifth Grade.
$50,000
78 Education FCUSD: Community Cultural
Appreciation Concert
FCUSD serves students and families from a variety of diverse cultures. FCUSD wishes to create an opportunity for students and the community to engage in and celebrate the diverse cultures through music and performances. This request is for event and performance costs.
$5,500
79 Education Withdrawn Withdrawn $0
80 Education AI for All: Empowering the Citizens
Rancho Cordova through Artificial
Intelligence Education
"AI for All" is set to elevate Rancho Cordova into a beacon of AI literacy, educating citizens and businesses on AI's benefits and ethical use. This pioneering program aims to enhance daily life and economic growth by integrating AI knowledge into the community's fabric, fostering innovation and digital inclusiveness. $350,000
81 Education Withdrawn Withdrawn $0
82 Education Withdrawn Withdrawn $0
Subtotal of FY 2024-2025 Education Category Applications $3,394,594
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
83 Other Better Decisions Counseling:
Empowering Parent Leadership for
Educational Equity
Applicant seeks funding to lead training programs to empower parents to become influential advocates and leaders in their children's lives. Through tailored educational programs and community engagement efforts, the applicant aims to equip parents with the necessary skills, knowledge, and support to be consistent champions n.
$204,300
84 Other Whisker Warriors:
Spay/Neuter/Vaccine Program
Applicant seeks to continue its successful animal care program providing spay/neuter services and additional essential services to vulnerable canines and felines in Rancho Cordova.
$50,000
85 Other Nimbus Films: LABRACADABRA
Rancho Cordova Invents the Future
of American Cities
NIMBUS Films requests support for LABRACADABRA: RANCHO CORDOVA INVENTS THE FUTURE of American Cities. Producers seek funding to create a documentary film that covers innovation and technology transforming the way Rancho Cordovans live, work and play in the future. Many innovations hatched in the “labs” of Rancho Cordova will serve as model programs for other cities. $69,600
86 Other D.L. Williamson Park The project will develop the last remaining piece of Williamson Ranch into a public park. This project includes the construction of a sound wall, walkway, site furnishings, interpretive signage, and drought tolerant landscaping. $438,206
87 Other California Police Activities League:
Rancho Cordova Youth
Apprenticeship Readiness
Accelerator Program (YARA)
This youth apprenticeship readiness program creates pathways to high quality employment by providing industry-recognized certifications and leadership development. Underserved youth in Rancho Cordova will be presented employment options, career exploration, workforce training and opportunities for life-long careers. The proposed project will add green space for passive recreation. Developing the space with native plants would serve as a demonstration garden with signage to educate community members on resilient and drought tolerant species of native plants. This would provide examples to community members of a variety of native plant species that thrive in this climate.
The project would be consistent with the park master plan that was the result of a two-year public workshop process that included 3 public meetings. In 2011, the Williamson family donated the remaining parcels to the Cordova Recreation and Park District. The funding requested mirrors the cost to construct the west parcel of the Williamson property.
$119,980
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
88 Other Community Market Applicant seeks funding to establish a community market. The primary objective of the market is to provide a vibrant and inclusive space where local bakers and makers can showcase their unique creations, interact with customers, and contribute to the local economy. Additionally, Community Market aims to promote sustainable practices, encourage entrepreneurship, and foster community engagement.
$126,249
89 Other WeeCare, Inc. (DBA Upwards):
BOOST (Business Operation &
Optimization Support Tools)/CASE
(Childcare Assistance for Small
Employers)
Upwards' CASE program and BOOST aim to enhance childcare support for small businesses and families. CASE provides childcare benefits to employees of small businesses and micro-enterprises, addressing challenges worsened by COVID19. BOOST broadens childcare access, workforce participation, and aids women and low-income families, promoting a fairer childcare system. $276,000
90 Other Liv's Little Tot Spot: Montessori
Preschool
Applicant seeks funding support for programming, operations, and design labs.
Applicant is a current family childcare provider in the Cypress community of Rancho Cordova and is expanding her offerings to meet the growing demand for childcare and high quality preschool in Rancho Cordova. $400,000
91 Other PAL Outdoor Adventure Club Outdoor Adventure Club provides Rancho Cordova youth with outdoor or indoor adventures depending on weather. PAL utilizes these adventures to build our kids' confidence, promote social skills, develop knowledge in nature, utilize teamwork capabilities and improve physical fitness health. Funds would cover costs of entrance fees, materials, transportation, etc.
$21,000
92 Other Feed Sacramento Homeless: Unity
Talent Show!
Applicant seeks to raise awareness, inspire positive change, and promote inclusivity for Rancho Cordova's homeless population. Through collaborative efforts and shared talents, applicant seeks to create a memorable and impactful experience that transcends barriers and contributes to a supportive and connected community.
$5,000
93 Other Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cordova:
Book Buddies Club
Books Buddies Club promotes family literacy by expanding home libraries, inspiring curiosity, and building a lifelong passion for reading. This proposal aims to create a more personalized and community-driven approach to promoting literacy in Rancho Cordova by including children and youth in the book selection process. Funding would provide for books, materials, supplies, etc. for the community engagement and literacy program.
$16,000
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
94 Other Black Small Business Association
(BSBA) of CA Entrepreneurial
Excellence Boost
The BSBA Entrepreneurial Excellence Boost program minimizes capital access gaps for micro and mini-micro businesses. BSBA empowers business owners to be structurally sound and fundable by catalyzing local business growth with measured impact in financial literacy, planning, networking, and enhanced financial resource access.
$250,000
95 Other Soil Born Farms: American River
Ranch Animal Barn Project
Construction of an Animal Barn facility will be completed at the American River Ranch, enabling Soil Born Farms to launch a win-win education program partnership with Cordova High School Agriculture Academy, reintroduce livestock to its 55-acre urban farm and educate the visiting public about best practice ecological land stewardship.
$513,778
96 Other Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of
Commerce: EXPLORE Rancho
Cordova
This multiyear request is to expand the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce's EXPLORE Rancho Cordova program that greets both new residents and employees moving into Rancho Cordova. EXPLORE introduces community amenities to newcomers to enhance their experience and pride of being in Rancho Cordova. As the city prepares to welcome thousands of new residents, the program is poised for growth over the next three years. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 request is for $78,091.
$78,091
97 Other Folsom Cordova Community
Partnership: Rise & Thrive
Collective: Building Brighter
Futures Through Education, Art,
and Commerce
FCCP Rise & Thrive Collective: Building Brighter Futures Through Education, Art, and Commerce is a dynamic community initiative designed to uplift and support African American families through a series of engaging group speaker sessions focused on education, art, and business.
$47,898
98 Other Shelby's Way: The Dignity Project The Dignity Project aims to enhance support for underserved communities in Sacramento County by uniting faith-based, community organizations, and businesses. The initiative strives to establish a comprehensive program addressing essential needs like food security, workforce development, and hygiene for the betterment of disadvantaged residents.
$250,000
99 Other Studio T Arts: Side Hustle Academy
Cohort 3
This youth workforce development program provides underserved youth with skills training and real-world opportunities that promote long-term economic growth while supporting local businesses with talent and skills of a younger generation.
$100,000
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
100 Other ARK Strategies Inc -
Comprehensive Cybersecurity
Assessment Services for Small
Businesses and Non-Profit
Organizations
This project aims to enhance cybersecurity for 25 small businesses and nonprofits in Rancho Cordova, offering assessments, strategic improvements, and training to bolster digital security, ensure regulatory compliance, and support economic resilience, reinforcing the city's commitment to a secure, businessfriendly environment. $500,000
101 Other Rancho Cordova Moose Lodge:
Family Center Improvement
Program
The Rancho Cordova Moose Lodge is a community facility and gathering place for Rancho Cordova families and community organizations. This grant request is to enhance Rancho Cordova Moose Lodge facilities and increase public health and safety through improvements to the lodge's HCAC system and roof. $197,000
102 Other RCPD PAL Vans Grant The Rancho Cordova Police Activities League (PAL) provides support to Rancho Cordova youth. This grant request is to fund two vans to provide transportation services to/from activities coordinated by PAL. PAL takes participants to the Rancho Cordova Youth Center, trainings, leadership programs, and Outdoor Adventure Club events.
$39,600
103 Other Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Sacramento: Rancho Cordova AntiDisplacement Home Repair Project The Project responds to housing crisis issues by solving health, accessibility, and safety concerns in homes owned by low-income families, veterans, and elderly residents on limited incomes. By fixing long-deferred maintenance projects, critical repairs, and code violations, Habitat for Humanity helps Rancho Cordova families stay in their already affordable homes and avoid displacement. $300,000
104 Other Wilson and Sons Transportation:
Road to Recovery CDL Initiative
Road to Recovery CDL Initiative empowers the homeless and formerly incarcerated with CDL training and job placement. Through outreach, training, and supportive services, Wilson and Sons provides a pathway to economic independence. The program funds workforce development programming taking place in Rancho Cordova.
$60,500
105 Other Withdrawn Withdrawn $0
106 Other ARK Strategies Inc -Cyber Safe
Seniors: Cybersecurity Awareness
and Education Program
Applicant proposes a Cyber Safe Seniors program in Rancho Cordova to equip seniors with critical cybersecurity knowledge and tools through interactive workshops. Training includes awareness of AI-enhanced cyber threats, fosters safe digital practices, enhances community well-being, and underscores the city's commitment to protecting its most vulnerable citizens in the digital age. $50,000
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
107 Other 350 Sacramento - Green Schools
Action Coalition (GSAC)
GSAC is a network of students, teachers, and climate advocates in Sacramento County dedicated to the climate movement. GSAC proposes to convene Rancho Cordova area educators and students to discuss sustainable and actionable strategies against climate change, encouraging regions around the nation to follow.
$5,000
108 Other Rancho Cordova HART: Winter
Sanctuary and Ongoing Services
Rancho Cordova HART provides a Winter Sanctuary Program and continuous support to individuals experiencing homelessness in Rancho Cordova. This grant request would cover the costs of operating the volunteer-run sanctuary, transportation services to/from sanctuary sites, housing counseling support, and other essential items to help move people off the street and into stable and safe housing.
$101,000
109 Other Project Lifesaver: Bringing Loved
Ones Home
Project Lifesaver is a 501 (C)(3) community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering.
This grant request is to bring Project Lifesaver to Rancho Cordova for the second time.
$9,000
110 Other Fitrah: Empowering Disconnected
Youth through Paid Job Training and
Mentorship
Fitrah empowers disconnected youth through paid job training in book reselling at its Rancho Cordova, CA warehouse. Participants gain skills in inventory management, customer service, and online marketing, enhancing employability and productivity. Youth gain confidence and independence through mentorship and income, contributing to a more inclusive community. $193,678
111 Other Rancho Cordova Food Locker: The
Community Food Hub
Rancho Cordova Food Locker requests support for staffing and operations to continue its work in Rancho Cordova. The Rancho Cordova Food Locker offers dignity, health, social justice, and community to vulnerable members of the community when they visit. The Rancho Cordova Food Locker is in a transition to become Rancho Cordova's Community Food Hub where nutritious food, comprehensive services, and referrals are provided to those in need, diminishing the reliance on long-term assistance, ultimately bringing about transformative change.
$540,000
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
112 Other Single Mom Strong: EmpowerME
Preschool & Childcare, Rancho
Cordova
This project includes the leasing, tenant improvements, licensing, furnishing, staffing, training and initial enrollment of an EmpowerME Preschool & Childcare location in Rancho Cordova. It is intended to house one infant, two toddler and two preschool classrooms, providing full-day preschool/childcare services for approximately 60-65 children.
$409,070
113 Other Meals on Wheels: Senior Nutrition
Services
Meals on Wheels seeks funding to provide 12,000 meals to Rancho Cordova's homebound and frail eligible seniors for a total of $48,000. $48,000
114 Other Sierra Service Project: Rancho
Cordova Home Repair Workforce
Development Academy
Sierra Service Project will hire a team of 7 young adults for its second Rancho Cordova Home Repair Workforce Development Academy . Youth will learn how to use power tools and complete home repairs for low-income residents, develop leadership skills by training youth volunteers, and explore career opportunities through weekly trainings with industry professionals.
$86,299
115 Other Greater Sacramento Urban League:
Cut to the Chase
Cut to the Chase focuses on improving mental health as a social determinant of health in Black communities by providing mental health resources to clients in barbershops and beauty salons. By removing barriers to mental health support, this project promotes innovative service delivery and advances health equity. $133,500
116 Other Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, Rancho Cordova Lodge
#2484: Elks Enhancement Program
This grant request is to provide funding for materials, supplies and costs associated with enhancing the Rancho Cordova Elks Lodge. $35,000
117 Other Rebuilding Together: Home and
Neighborhood Improvement
Campaign
This project will enhance the residents’ quality of life, community pride, and engagement. It will result in improvements at 30 low-income households each year. Homeowners are older adults, those with disabilities, or families with children. Homes will receive critical, health, safety, beautification upgrades and minor safety modifications. Multiyear grant request for two years at $150,000 per year.
$150,000
118 Other Volunteers of America: Support
Services to Homeless Veterans
Program at Rancho Cordova
This grant will allow those who had been serving in our military and are homeless or at risk of homelessness an opportunity for housing, employment, and other essential services. This project enhances the living conditions of 80 participants at Mather Veteran's Village.
$30,000
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4
Community Enhancement Investment Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 App. Category Application Name Project/Program Description FY 2024-2025 CEIF
Request
119 Other EqualBite Restaurateur
Empowerment Incubator Program
EqualBite is a transformative program designed to uplift the Rancho Cordova community by fostering food-based entrepreneurship. The step-by-step incubator equips under-resourced individuals with essential skills and resources, guiding them through business development and capital building. The project aims to create successful paths to quality restaurant ownership in the Rancho Cordova community.
$269,501
120 Other ARK Strategies Inc - Innovate
Rancho Summit: Navigating the
Future of Rancho Cordova's Smart
City Vision
The Innovate Rancho Summit is a transformative half-day event spotlighting technological advancements and their implications for shaping a smart city’s future. Aimed at a wide-ranging audience, this summit seeks to foster innovation, collaboration, and community prosperity through expert-led discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities in Rancho Cordova. $150,000
121 Other The Jordan Project: The 200
Program
The Jordan Project aims to start “The 200 Program” would offer resources to Rancho Cordova's local homeless population suffering through addiction and mental health issues, economic crisis, and trauma. The project aims to restore lives through mass outreach events, connection to food resources, shelters, and other needed resources.
$344,064
122 Other Sattva California: Positive Mind
Performance Training Program
(School-Based)
This request is to provide Positive Mind Performance Training to Rancho Cordova school employees and students. The training combines mindfulness, breathwork, and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental health, boost productivity, enhance team communication and cultivate wellness. Conducted by certified experts, these classes will be available in person and through live streamed classes.
$45,040
123 Other Withdrawn Withdrawn $0
Subtotal of FY 2024-2025 Other Category Applications $2,599,152 Total of All FY 2024-2025 Applications (Arts, Culture, History, Entertainment, and Sports; Education; and Other Categories)
$8,755,104
Note: Dollar amount requested is rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
ITEM 12.4. ATTACHMENT 4