Agenda packet — Rancho Cordova City Council, April 7, 2025 (part 8 of 10)

ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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29 2월 16일, 일요일, 오후 3시에 한인회관에서 개최한 세금정보 업데이
트와 세금 절세 전략에 필요한 정보, 그리고 부동산 모기지 관리 및 업
데이트, 패이 호프 빨리 하는 방법과 부동산 판매 후 자본 이득 세금을
미루거나 안내는 방법을 참여하신 한인들에게 알려 드리고 똑바른 세
금 및 재정 관리의 핵심을 배울 수 있는 시간을 가졌다. 알만큼 지키고
더 얻을 수 있는 꿀 팁을 함께 나누며 앞으로도 이런 재정 정보와 투자
에 대한 똑똑하고 현명한 지식을 널리 전달하고 한인들이 더 나은 재
택 투자와 절세의 선택을 할수 있도록 새크라멘토 한인회가 개인 상담
을 계속해서 진행할 것이다.

ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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6 27 SAC-K 한인 커뮤니티 비영리 봉사단체 소식들
봉사활동으로 모두에게 행복을 선물해요.
새크라멘토 한인회 이모나 회장
새크라멘토 밸리 한인회는 북가주 한인 동포들의 안전을 돕기 위해
샌프란시스코 한국영사관과 함께 지역 비상 연락망을 구축하는데 힘
쓰고 있습니다. 동포님의 정보는 비상 연락 목적으로만 사용이 되고
다른 목적으로 절대로 사용하지 않음을 알려 드립니다. 그리고 요즘
같이 재난사고가 점점 격해지고 있는 상황에서 한인회에 등록을 하시
면 비상시 도와 드릴 수 있는 대책을 신속히 마련하고 한국정부와 미국정부와 함께
동포님의 안전을 위해 최선을 다 할수 있습니다. 많은 동포님들의 동참을 부탁드리
며 작성하신 등록서를 아래 주소로 보내 주세요. Email로 보내 주셔도 됩니다. 동포
님과 가족의 안전을 지키도록 한인회가 함께 하겠습니다.

Sacramento Valley Korean American Community
3641 South Port Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826
Email: [email protected]
한인회한인회의 목적은 다음과 같습니다: 협회의 문화 활동을 통해 한국의 유산과
전통을 유지하고 발전시키는 것입니다. 미국 다문화 사회의 일원으로서 다양한 문
화 행사에 적극적으로 참여하고 기여하는 것입니다. 한국 유산과 문화에 대한 미국
인들의 이해를 증진하기 위해 정보 제공 및 관찰 기회를 제공하는 것입니다. 한국어
와 문화와 관련된 교육 지침, 토론 및 강의를 조직하고 지원하는 것입니다. 새로 도
착한 이민자들의 문화적 및 사회적 통합을 지원하는 것입니다. 연락번호: 916-627
-6909
새크라멘토 여성회 장은주 회장
여성회는 두달에 한번, 셋째주 수요일 12시에 모임을 갖고 교육프로그램, 미니 세미
나등 다양한 프로그램을 진행하고 있으며 주위의 어려운 동포들에게
도움을 주기 위한 프로그램도 진행중입니다. 어떤 도움이든 의논해 주
세요. 자원봉사를 통해 다른 사람들의 삶을 향상시키고 새크라멘토
여성들 사이의 우정을 장려하고 회원들의 삶을 풍요롭게 함으로써 여
성에게 권한을 부여하는 데 특별히 중점을 둔 다양한 활동을 제공함으
로써 우리 지역사회를 지원하는 것입니다. 새크라멘토 또는 북가주 한
인 중 도움이 필요한 사회적 약자, 불우 이웃을 돕는다. 사회적 약자란 노인, 여성,
어린이 등등이라고 할 수 있으며 불우이웃이란 경제적으로 어려움을 격는 자, 가정
불화 또는 불우 청소년을 찾아서 적절한 도움을 줄 수 있도록 최선을 다한다. 적절
한 도움이란 재정적인 도움일수 있고 또는 정부의 도움을 받을 수 있도록 정보 제공
이 될 수도 있습니다. 연락번호: 916-807-8150
새크라멘토 한국 학교 서청진 이사장
차세대들에 대한 한글의 교육과 또한 한국사 및 동양사와 고유한 한국
의 정신 문화 및 전통에 관한 교육을 실시하며 학생들이 한국 전통문화
에 대한 자긍심을 갖으며 훌륭한 미국인으로 주류사회에 자리를 잡을
수 있는 바탕이 될 수 있게 하며 한국 전통과 한글을 배우고자 하는 미
국인들을 대상으로 교육을 실시 함으로써 상호문화 교류에 공헌함. 연
락번호:916-715-9594
세금보고 가이드-이중 거주자 및 비거주 비자
소지자 (Dual-Status & Nonresident Taxpayers)
외국인이 미국에서 소득을 벌거나, 한 해 동안 미국과 다른 나라에서 모두
거주했다면 세금보고가 다소 복잡해질 수 있습니다. 미국 세법상 거주자로
분류되면 전 세계 소득을 신고해야 하지만, 비거주자로 분류되면 미국에서
발생한 소득만 신고하면 됩니다. 비거주자의 경우, 미국 내에서 발생한 소
득에 대해 원천징수되는 세율이 다를 수 있으며, 조세 조약을 활용하면 일
부 세금 감면 혜택을 받을 수도 있습니다. 또한, 해외 금융 계좌를 보유한
경우, 특정 조건을 충족하면 FBAR 및 FATCA 보고 의무가 발생할 수 있으
므로 이에 대한 이해도 필요합니다. 이중 거주자 및 비거주 외국인은 세금
보고를 할 때 실수하지 않도록 본인의 신분과 신고 방법을 정확히 이해해야
합니다. 복잡한 규정을 쉽게 정리하여, 어떤 경우에 어떤 세금보고가 필요
한지 알아보겠습니다.
(1) 세금 보고 방법
이중 거주자(Dual-Status Taxpayer)와 비거주 외국인(Nonresident Alien) 은 미국 세법에서 거주 상태에 따라 다른 세금 규정을 적용받습니다. 이중
거주자는 한 해 동안 일부 기간은 미국 세법상 거주 외국인(Resident Alien)
으로 간주되고, 나머지 기간은 비거주 외국인(Nonresident Alien)으로 간주
되는 경우를 의미합니다. 일반적으로 미국에 처음 입국하여 거주자가 되는
해 또는 미국을 떠나 거주 외국인 지위를 상실하는 해에 해당됩니다. 비거
주 외국인(Nonresident Alien, NRA)은 미국 내에서 발생한 소득에 대해서
만 과세되며, 전 세계 소득은 과세 대상이 아닙니다. 하지만, 특정 조세 조
약(Tax Treaty)을 활용하면 미국 내 소득 일부를 면세 받거나 낮은 세율을
적용 받을 수도 있습니다. 이중 거주자는 한 해 동안 거주자로 간주되는 기
간에는 Form 1040을 사용하여 미국 거주자의 세법을 따르고, 비거주자로
간주되는 기간에는 Form 1040-NR을 사용하여 미국 내 소득에 대해서만
세금을 신고합니다. 비거주 외국인은 Form 1040-NR을 통해 미국 내 발생
한 소득을 신고하며, 일반적으로 표준 공제(Standard Deduction)를 받을
수 없습니다.
(2) 세금 보고 준비 서류
Form 1040: 거주자로 간주되는 기간 동안의 소득 신고
Form 1040-NR: 비거주자로 간주되는 기간 동안의 미국 내 소
득 신고
Form W-2: 미국 내 근로 소득 보고
Form 1099: 독립 계약자 소득 또는 투자 소득이 있는 경우
Form 8843: 비거주 외국인 기간에 대한 체류 기록 보고(학생 및
연구원 포함)
Schedule B: 이자 및 배당 소득 보고
Schedule D: 자본이득 및 손실 보고(투자 소득이 있는 경우)
Form 1116: 외국에서 납부한 세금을 공제받기 위한 외국 세액
공제(Foreign Tax Credit) 신청
Form 8833: 조세 조약(Tax Treaty) 적용을 위한 신고
비자/ 입출국 기록(I-94, 여권 스탬프): 미국 내 체류 일수 계산 증빙
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세금보고 가이드-시니어 은퇴자 (Senior Retirees)
(2) 세금 보고 준비 서류
Form SSA-1099: 사회보장 혜택(Social Security Benefits) 수
령 내역
Form 1099-R: 401(k), IRA, 연금(Pension) 인출 내역
Form 1099-INT, Form 1099-DIV: 이자 및 배당 소득 내역
Form 1099-B: 주식 및 투자 자산 매각 내역
Schedule D: 자본이득 및 손실 보고
Form 5498: IRA 기여 내역(공제 가능 여부 확인)
Form 1098-T 또는 Form 1098-E: 교육비 또는 학자금 대출
이자 공제 관련 내역(계속 교육 중인 경우)
(3) 적용 가능한 공제 및 크레딧
시니어 은퇴자는 다양한 세금 공제 및 크레딧을 활용하여 세금 부담을 줄
일 수 있습니다. 사회보장 혜택, 퇴직연금 인출, 투자 소득 등으로 인해 과
세 소득이 늘어날 수 있으므로, 적절한 공제 전략을 수립하는 것이 중요합
니다. 퇴직연금 인출 시, Roth IRA에서의 인출은 적격 조건을 충족할 경우
비과세가 가능하며, Traditional IRA나 401(k)에서 인출하는 금액은 일반
소득세율로 과세됩니다. 만약 근로 소득이 아직 일부 존재하는 경우, IRA
또는 401(k)에 추가로 기여하면 소득세 공제를 받을 수 있으며, Roth IRA
로의 전환(Roth Conversion)도 고려할 수 있습니다. 의료비 지출이 많은
시니어 은퇴자는 의료비 공제(Medical Expense Deduction)를 활용할 수
있습니다. 조정 총소득(AGI)의 7.5%를 초과하는 의료비는 공제 대상이 되
며, 장기 요양(Long-Term Care) 비용도 포함될 수 있습니다. 장기 요양
보험료(Long-Term Care Insurance)의 경우, 일정 금액까지 소득 공제가
가능하므로 이를 적극 활용해야 합니다. 세액 공제(Tax Credit) 중에서는
Credit for the Elderly or Disabled(고령자 및 장애인 세액 공제)를 받을 수 있으며, 일정 소득 이하인 경우 세금 부담을 줄일 수 있습니다. 또한,
주(State) 세금 공제 혜택을 제공하는 경우가 많으므로, 거주하는 주의 세
금 혜택을 확인하는 것이 중요합니다.
(4) 절세 전략
시니어 은퇴자는 세금 부담을 최소화하기 위해 다양한 절세 전략을 마련
해야 합니다. 가장 중요한 전략 중 하나는 퇴직연금 인출 계획을 신중하게
수립하는 것입니다. 필수 최소 인출금(RMD)을 계산하고, 불필요한 인출
을 방지하여 과세 소득을 조절하는 것이 중요합니다. Roth IRA를 활용하
면 RMD 규정이 적용되지 않으며, 필요할 때 세금 없이 자금을 인출할 수
있습니다. 사회보장 혜택을 늦게 수령하는 것도 하나의 전략이 될 수 있습
니다. 사회보장 연금을 늦게 받을수록(최대 70세까지) 혜택이 증가하며,
세금 부담을 줄일 수도 있습니다. 연금 인출과 투자 소득을 조합하여 세금
효율적인 방식으로 소득을 구성하는 것이 중요합니다. 또한, 기부금 공제
(Charitable Contributions Deduction)를 활용하면 자선 기부를 통해 세금 혜택을 받을 수 있습니다. 일정 연령 이상인 경우, 퇴직연금 계좌에서 직
접 자선 단체로 기부하는 Qualified Charitable Distributions(QCD)를 활 용하면 과세 소득을 줄이면서 기부할 수 있습니다.

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세금보고 가이드-프리랜서 또는 자영업자
(1099, Freelancer & Self-Employed)
프리랜서나 자영업자로 일하면 소득을 벌어들이는 방식도 자유롭지만,
세금 역시 스스로 관리해야 합니다. 세금이 자동으로 원천징수되는 정규
직과 달리, 수입이 일정하지 않기 때문에 미리 예상 세금을 계산하고 직
접 납부해야 하는 경우가 많습니다.하지만 프리랜서나 자영업자는 다양
한 비용을 공제할 수 있는 장점이 있습니다. 홈오피스 사용료, 인터넷 및
전화비, 차량 운행비 등 업무와 관련된 비용을 공제하면 세금 부담을 줄
일 수 있습니다. 또한, 세금 우대 퇴직연금 계좌(SEP IRA, Solo 401(k))
를 활용하면 절세 효과를 높일 수도 있습니다. 프리랜서와 자영업자는 세
금 부담을 줄이기 위해 사전에 계획을 세우는 것이 중요합니다. 어떤 비
용을 공제할 수 있는지, 세금 예납을 어떻게 해야 하는지 등을 알아보면
서 세금보고를 효과적으로 준비하는 방법을 살펴보겠습니다.
(1) 세금 보고 방법
프리랜서와 자영업자는 일반 근로자와 달리 고용주가 세금을 원천징수하
지 않으므로, 소득세와 자영업세(Self-Employment Tax)를 직접 납부해
야 합니다. 수입이 발생하면 클라이언트로부터 Form 1099-NEC
(Nonemployee Compensation)를 받게 되며, 이를 통해 자영업 소득을
신고해야 합니다. 자영업자는 자신의 총 소득에서 필요 경비를 공제한 후,
순이익(Net Profit)에 대해 세금을 납부합니다. 이에 따라 Form 1040과
Schedule C(Business Income and Expenses)를 사용하여 소득과 비용
을 보고하며, Schedule SE(Self-Employment Tax)를 통해 자영업세를
계산해야 합니다. 사회보장세(Social Security Tax)와 메디케어세
(Medicare Tax)를 포함하는 자영업세는 총 소득의 15.3%가 부과되며,
이를 줄이기 위한 절세 전략을 마련하는 것이 중요합니다. 세금 신고를
할 때 예상치 못한 부담을 피하기 위해, 자영업자는 Form 1040-ES
(Estimated Tax for Individuals)를 통해 분기별 예상세(Estimated Tax Payment)를 납부해야 합니다. 예상세를 정확히 계산하지 않거나 납부하
지 않으면, 연말에 예상보다 많은 세금을 납부해야 하며 IRS로부터 벌금
이 부과될 수도 있습니다.
(2) 세금 보고 준비 서류
· Form 1099-NEC: 클라이언트로부터 받은 소득 내역
• Form 1099-K: 제3자 결제 플랫폼(PayPal, Stripe, Venmo 등)에서
지급된 금액이 연간 $600을 초과한 경우
• Form 1040 및 Schedule C: 사업 수입과 비용 보고
• Schedule SE(Self-Employment Tax): 자영업세 계산 및 납부
• Form 1040-ES: 분기별 예상세 납부
• 사업 관련 지출 증빙(영수증, 송장 등): 소득 공제를 위한 사업 비용
기록
• 퇴직연금 기여 내역(SEP IRA, Solo 401(k), SIMPLE IRA): 세금 공
제 가능 여부 확인
(3) 적용 가능한 공제 및 크레딧
자영업자는 사업 운영과 관련된 다양한 비용을 공제받을 수 있으며, 이는
과세 소득을 줄이는 데 중요합니다. 우선, 자택에서 업무를 수행하는 경
우 홈 오피스 공제(Home Office Deduction)를 통해 임대료, 유틸리티,
세금보고 가이드-학생 및 젊은 직장인
(Students and Young Workers)
(2) 세금 보고 준비 서류
· Form W-2: 근로 소득이 있는 경우 고용주로부터 발급받음
• Form 1099-NEC: 독립 계약자 소득(프리랜서, 인턴십, 자영업 등)
• Form 1098-T: 학비 지출 및 교육 크레딧 적용 여부 확인
• Form 1098-E: 학자금 대출 이자 납부 내역(공제 가능)
• Form 1099-INT: 은행 계좌에서 발생한 이자 소득
• Form 1042-S: 과세 대상 장학금 및 연구비 지급 내역
• 부양가족 여부 확인 자료: 부모의 세금 신고에 포함될 경우
(3) 적용 가능한 공제 및 크레딧
학생이 세금 부담을 줄이기 위해 활용할 수 있는 세금 공제 및 크레딧은
여러 가지가 있으며, 이는 교육비 지출 여부 및 소득 유형에 따라 다르게
적용될 수 있습니다. 첫 번째로 American Opportunity Tax Credit
(AOTC)은 학비를 납부한 학생이 받을 수 있는 가장 큰 세금 크레딧 중 하
나입니다. AOTC는 최대 $2,500까지 크레딧을 제공하며, 이 중 $1,000까
지는 환급(Refundable Credit) 받을 수 있습니다. 그러나, AOTC는 학업
기간 4년까지만 적용되며, 일정 소득 요건을 충족해야 합니다. 두 번째로
Lifetime Learning Credit(LLC)은 학위 과정뿐만 아니라 직업 훈련 및 추
가 교육에도 적용될 수 있는 크레딧입니다. LLC는 최대 $2,000까지 크레
딧을 받을 수 있으며, 환급 가능한 크레딧은 아닙니다. 그러나, AOTC와
달리 학업 연한 제한이 없으며, 평생 동안 사용할 수 있습니다. 학생이 학
자금 대출(Student Loan)을 가지고 있는 경우, Student Loan Interest
Deduction(학자금 대출 이자 공제)을 받을 수 있습니다. 2024년 기준으
로 연간 최대 $2,500까지 학자금 대출 이자를 소득 공제받을 수 있습니
다. 부양가족으로 등록되지 않은 학생이 직접 세금 신고를 하는 경우,
Earned Income Tax Credit(EITC)을 받을 수 있는지 확인해야 합니다.

EITC는 저소득 근로자를 위한 크레딧으로, 학생이 일정 소득 이하일 경우
추가 세액 공제를 받을 수 있습니다.
(4) 절세 전략
학생 및 젊은 직장인은 세금 부담을 줄이기 위해 다양한 절세 전략을 마
련할 수 있습니다. 먼저, 교육비 관련 세금 혜택을 최대한 활용하는 것이
중요합니다. 학비를 직접 부담하고 있다면 American Opportunity Tax
Credit(AOTC) 또는 Lifetime Learning Credit(LLC)을 적극적으로 활용하 여 세금 환급 또는 크레딧 혜택을 받을 수 있습니다. 또한, 학자금 대출을
상환 중이라면 Student Loan Interest Deduction을 활용하여 대출 이자
를 공제받아 소득세를 줄이는 것이 좋습니다. 이는 특히 졸업 후 첫 직장
을 시작한 학생들에게 큰 절세 효과를 제공할 수 있습니다. 근로 소득이
있는 경우, W-4 양식을 조정하여 원천징수 금액을 최적화하는 것이 중요
합니다. 소득이 낮다면 불필요한 원천징수를 방지하여 환급을 극대화할
수 있습니다. 독립 계약자(프리랜서)로 일하는 경우, 사업 경비를 공제받
을 수 있도록 지출 내역을 체계적으로 관리해야 합니다. 프리랜서 활동과
관련된 장비 구입, 인터넷 비용, 차량 사용 비용 등을 기록하고, 필요 시
Schedule C를 통해 공제받을 수 있습니다. 또한, 젊은 직장인은 Roth
IRA를 활용하여 절세 효과를 극대화할 수 있습니다. Roth IRA에 기여하
면 은퇴 후 비과세로 인출할 수 있는 장점이 있으며, 젊을 때부터 은퇴 자
금을 준비하는 좋은 방법이 될 수 있습니다 ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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세금보고 가이드-정규직 직장인(W-2 Employee)
· • 기부금 증빙(Receipts for Charitable Contributions): 기부금 공제 (Itemized Deduction) 신청 시 필요
• HSA/FSA 지출 내역: 의료비 관련 공제 신청 시 필요
• 주(State) 및 지방세(Local Tax) 원천징수 내역: 해당 주(State)의 세
금 신고를 위한 추가 서류
(3) 적용 가능한 공제 및 크레딧
정규직 근로자는 다양한 세금 공제 및 크레딧을 활용하여 세금 부담을 줄
일 수 있습니다. 가장 일반적인 공제 중 하나는 표준 공제(Standard Deduction)이며, 2024년 기준으로 싱글 신고자는 $14,600, 부부 공동 신고 자는 $29,200까지 소득에서 차감할 수 있습니다. 표준 공제보다 공제할
항목이 많다면 항목별 공제(Itemized Deduction)를 선택할 수도 있습니다.
근로자가 401(k) 또는 IRA(Individual Retirement Account)에 기여하는 경 우, 해당 금액을 소득 공제받을 수 있습니다. 2024년 기준으로 401(k) 기
여 한도는 $23,000(50세 이상 추가 기여 시 $30,500), IRA 기여 한도는
$7,000(50세 이상 추가 기여 시 $8,000)입니다. Earned Income Tax
Credit(EITC)은 저소득 또는 중간 소득 근로자를 위한 세액 공제로, 소득
수준과 부양가족 여부에 따라 최대 수천 달러의 공제를 받을 수 있습니다.
또한, 자녀가 있는 경우 Child Tax Credit(CTC)을 활용하여 자녀 1인당 최
대 $2,000의 세액 공제를 받을 수 있으며, 이 중 최대 $1,600은 환급
(Refundable Credit) 가능합니다. 근로자가 고용주를 통해 Health Savings Account(HSA) 또는 Flexible Spending Account(FSA)에 가입하는 경우, 의료비를 세전 소득(Pre-Tax Income)으로 지출할 수 있어 세금 혜
택을 받을 수 있습니다. HSA의 경우 2024년 개인 한도는 $4,150, 가족 한
도는 $8,300이며, 55세 이상이면 추가로 $1,000까지 기여할 수 있습니다.
(4) 절세 전략
정규직 근로자는 급여를 통해 일정한 세금이 원천징수되므로, 세금 환급
을 극대화하거나 추가 납부를 방지하기 위해 W-4 양식을 조정하는 것이
중요합니다. 원천징수액이 부족하면 세금 신고 시 추가 납부해야 하므로,
연간 예상 소득을 바탕으로 W-4 양식을 업데이트하여 적절한 원천징수율
을 유지하는 것이 필요합니다. 또한, 퇴직연금 계좌(401(k), IRA)에 최대
한 기여하여 소득세를 줄이고, 장기적인 재정 계획을 세우는 것이 유리합
니다. 특히, 고용주가 401(k) 매칭 기여를 제공하는 경우, 이를 최대한 활
용하는 것이 바람직합니다. 건강 저축 계좌(HSA)를 활용하면 의료비를 비
과세로 충당할 수 있으며, HSA 계좌에서 의료비를 지출하면 해당 금액이
비과세 처리되므로 의료비가 많은 근로자에게 유리할 수 있습니다.
자녀를 둔 근로자는 Child Tax Credit(CTC) 및 Dependent Care Credit (부양가족 돌봄 비용 세액 공제)을 최대한 활용하여 세금 부담을 줄일 수
있으며, 교육비가 발생하는 경우 American Opportunity Tax Credit
(AOTC) 및 Lifetime Learning Credit(LLC)을 고려해야 합니다.
고소득 근로자의 경우, 장기적인 세금 전략을 위해 Roth IRA를 고려할 수
있으며, 현재 세율이 낮을 때 Roth Conversion(전통 IRA를 Roth IRA로 전
환)을 실행하면 은퇴 후 비과세 인출이 가능해질 수 있습니다.
세금보고 가이드-부동산 임대 및 투자자
(Real Estate Investors)
부동산을 임대하거나 매매하는 경우, 생각보다 세금이 중요한 요소가 될
수 있습니다. 임대 소득이 생기면 반드시 신고해야 하지만, 동시에 다양한
공제를 활용하면 세금 부담을 줄일 수 있습니다. 모기지 이자나 감가상각
을 공제하면 과세 소득을 낮출 수 있습니다. 부동산을 팔 때도 자본이득세
가 적용될 수 있으며, 1031 교환을 통해 세금 납부를 미룰 수도 있습니다.
또한, 부동산 투자 활동이 활발한 경우, 부동산 전문 투자자로 인정받으면
추가적인 세금 혜택을 받을 수도 있습니다. 부동산을 통해 소득을 얻는다
면 세금에 대한 이해가 필수적입니다. 부동산 소득을 효율적으로 관리하
고 절세할 수 있는 방법을 알아보겠습니다.
(1) 세금 보고 방법
부동산 임대인은 주거용 또는 상업용 부동산을 임대하여 수익을 창출하며,
발생한 임대 소득(Rental Income)에 대해 세금 신고를 해야 합니다. 임대
소득은 Form 1040 및 Schedule E(Supplemental Income and Loss)를 사용하여 보고되며, 임대 운영과 관련된 비용을 공제하여 과세 소득을 줄
일 수 있습니다. 임대 소득에는 월세(Rent Payments), 임차인이 부담하는
유지보수 비용, 보증금(Deposit)이 수익으로 전환된 경우 등이 포함됩니
다. 반면, 임대 운영을 위한 각종 비용은 세금 공제 대상이 될 수 있으며,
여기에는 모기지 이자, 재산세, 유지보수 비용, 감가상각(Depreciation)
등이 포함됩니다. 부동산 임대 활동이 자영업(Self-Employment)으로 간
주되는 경우, 자영업세(Self-Employment Tax)를 납부해야 할 수도 있습
니다. 그러나, 대부분의 개인 임대인은 자영업세가 적용되지 않으며, 일반
소득세율에 따라 과세됩니다.
(2) 세금 보고 준비 서류
· Form 1099-MISC: 임차인 또는 관리업체로부터 받은 임대 소득 내역
• Form 1098: 모기지 이자 납부 내역
• Form 1040 및 Schedule E: 임대 소득 및 관련 비용 보고
• 부동산 유지보수 및 관리 비용 영수증: 공제 가능한 비용 증빙
• 감가상각 계산을 위한 자산 원가 및 감가상각 내역
• 보험료 및 재산세 납부 내역
(3) 적용 가능한 공제 및 크레딧
부동산 임대인은 다양한 비용을 공제받아 세금 부담을 줄일 수 있습니다.
모기지 이자(Mortgage Interest)는 가장 큰 공제 항목 중 하나로, Form
1098을 통해 보고됩니다. 임대 부동산은 매년 감가상각(Depreciation)이
적용되며, 건물의 원가를 일정 기간(주거용: 27.5년, 상업용: 39년)에 걸
쳐 나누어 공제할 수 있습니다. 감가상각은 세금 절감 효과가 크지만, 나
중에 부동산을 매도할 경우 감가상각 환수세(Depreciation Recapture
Tax)가 부과될 수 있습니다. 부동산 유지보수 및 관리 비용도 공제 대상이
될 수 있습니다. 여기에는 수리비, 개보수 비용, 부동산 관리비, 광고비,
공과금, HOA(주택 소유자 협회) 비용
ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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세금보고 가이드-정규직 직장인(W-2 Employee)
정규직 근로자는 매달 급여에서 세금이 자동으로 원천징수되며, 연말에는
Form W-2를 통해 연간 소득과 납부한 세금을 확인할 수 있습니다. 일반적
으로 정규직 근로자는 연말에 세금 신고를 하면서 환급을 받거나 추가 납
부해야 할 금액을 알게 됩니다. 많은 사람들이 세금 환급을 받는 것을 좋아
하지만, 사실 이는 원천징수액이 너무 많아 매달 받을 수 있었던 급여를 미
리 세금으로 납부한 결과일 수도 있습니다. W-4 양식을 조정하여 원천징
수액을 최적화하면 불필요한 세금 선납을 줄이고, 매달 더 많은 급여를 받
을 수 있습니다. 또한, 401(k), HSA, FSA와 같은 세금 혜택이 있는 계좌를
활용하면 소득을 효과적으로 낮추어 세금 부담을 줄일 수 있습니다. 정규
직 근로자는 세금 환급을 받는 것보다 연중 내내 급여에서 적절한 금액을
유지하는 것이 중요합니다. 원천징수 조정을 통해 자신의 급여를 최적화하
고, 퇴직연금 및 건강 저축 계좌를 적극적으로 활용한다면 장기적인 재정
계획에도 도움이 될 수 있습니다.
(1) 세금 보고 방법
정규직 근로자는 고용주로부터 Form W-2(Wage and Tax Statement)를
통해 연간 소득을 보고받으며, 이를 바탕으로 세금 신고를 진행해야 합니
다. W-2 근로자의 급여는 원천징수(Tax Withholding) 방식으로 연방 소득
세(Federal Income Tax), 주(State Income Tax), 사회보장세(Social Security Tax), 메디케어세(Medicare Tax)가 공제된 후 지급됩니다. 근로자 는 매년 Form 1040(U.S. Individual Income Tax Return)을 제출하여 소득 세 정산을 하며, 원천징수된 세금이 실제 납부해야 할 세금보다 많으면 환
급(Tax Refund)을 받을 수 있고, 부족한 경우 추가 납부가 필요할 수 있습
니다. 고용주가 제공하는 복리후생(Benefits) 및 세금 공제 혜택(401(k) 기
여, HSA, FSA 등)을 활용하면 세금 부담을 줄일 수 있으며, 특정 비용이
발생한 경우 항목별 공제(Itemized Deduction)를 고려하여 추가 절세 전략
을 수립할 수 있습니다.
(2) 세금 보고 준비 서류
Form W-2: 근로자가 고용주로부터 받는 소득 및 원천징수 내역이 포함된
문서
• Form 1099-INT, Form 1099-DIV: 은행 이자 소득 또는 배당 소득이 발
생한 경우
• Form 1098-T: 교육비 세금 크레딧을 신청하는 경우(대학생, 대학원생
해당)
• Form 1098-E: 학자금 대출 이자를 공제받는 경우
• Form 1098: 모기지 이자(Mortgage Interest) 공제를 받는 경우
• Form 5498: IRA 기여 내역 확인
• Form 1095-A, B, C: 건강보험 가입 여부 및 프리미엄 택스크레딧
(Premium Tax Credit) 적용 여부 확인
세금보고 가이드-부동산 임대 및 투자자
(Real Estate Investors)
등이 포함됩니다. 부동산 투자자는 Qualified Business Income Deduction(QBI Deduction)을 받을 수 있는지 검토해야 합니다. QBI는 부동산 임대 소득의 최대 20%를 소득에서 공제해주는 혜택으로, 특정 요건을 충
족해야 적용 받을 수 있습니다.
(4) 절세 전략
부동산 임대인이 세금 부담을 줄이기 위해 사용할 수 있는 전략 중 하나는
1031 Exchange(동종 자산 교환, Like-Kind Exchange)를 활용하는 것입
니다. 부동산을 매각한 후 일정 기간 내 동일 유형의 부동산에 재투자하면,
매각 차익에 대한 세금 납부를 연기할 수 있습니다. 또한, 손익 상계(TaxLoss Harvesting) 전략을 활용하여 손실이 발생한 부동산 투자를 적절히 조정하면, 세금 부담을 줄일 수 있습니다. 부동산 매각 시 발생한 손실을
다른 소득과 상계하면 과세 대상 소득이 줄어듭니다. 부동산을 장기 보유
하는 경우, 장기 자본이득세율(Long-Term Capital Gains Tax)이 적용될
수 있으므로, 단기 매매보다는 장기적인 투자 전략을 고려하는 것이 유리
합니다. 1년 이하 보유 후 매각하는 경우, 단기 자본이득세율(ShortTerm Capital Gains Tax)이 적용되어 일반 소득세율과 동일한 세율이 부 과되지만, 1년 이상 보유하면 장기 자본이득세율(0%, 15%, 20%)이 적용
됩니다. 또한, REITs(부동산 투자 신탁, Real Estate Investment Trusts) 를 활용하면 직접 부동산을 소유하지 않고도 부동산 투자로 인한 세금 혜
택을 누릴 수 있습니다. REITs 배당 소득은 일반적으로 세금 혜택이 있으
며, 특정 요건을 충족하면 세금 부담을 낮출 수 있습니다.

ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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Augustine K. Choi, CEO
[email protected]
Cell: 559-760-9161
54432 Road 432
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Www.basslake.com
559-642-3121
세금보고 가이드- 주식, 채권, 펀드 금융 투자
자 (Financial Investors)
주식이나 펀드, 채권, 암호화폐 등에 투자하는 사람이라면, 투자 수익뿐
만 아니라 세금도 신경 써야 합니다. 투자로 돈을 벌었을 때 세금이 얼마
나 부과되는지, 손실이 났을 때 어떻게 하면 세금 부담을 줄일 수 있는지
등을 알고 있다면, 더 효율적인 투자 전략을 세울 수 있습니다. 특히, 자
산을 오래 보유하면 세금이 줄어들 수도 있고, 손실을 적절히 활용하면
과세 소득을 줄일 수도 있습니다. 또한, 401(k)나 IRA 같은 세금 우대 계
좌를 활용하면 세금을 절약하면서 장기적으로 자산을 늘릴 수도 있습니
다. 투자자라면 반드시 알아야 할 세금 규정과 절세 전략을 정리해 보았
습니다. 세금 때문에 예상보다 적은 수익을 가져가는 일이 없도록, 미리
대비하는 것이 중요합니다.
(1) 세금 보고 방법
투자자는 주식, 채권, 암호화폐, 펀드, 부동산 등 다양한 자산을 통해 수
익을 창출하며, 이에 따른 세금 보고 방식은 투자 유형과 보유 기간에 따
라 달라집니다. 일반적으로 투자 소득은 자본이득(Capital Gains) 또는
배당 및 이자 소득(Dividends & Interest Income)으로 분류되며, 각각 다
른 세율과 세금 규정을 적용받습니다.
자본이득세(Capital Gains Tax)는 투자 자산을 매각했을 때 발생하는 차
익에 부과되며, 보유 기간이 1년 이하인 경우 단기 자본이득(Short-Term
Capital Gains)으로 간주되어 일반 소득세율(Ordinary Income Tax Rate) 이 적용됩니다. 반면, 1년 이상 보유 후 매도한 경우, 장기 자본이득
(Long-Term Capital Gains)으로 분류되어 낮은 세율(0%, 15%, 20%)을
적용받을 수 있습니다. 배당 소득(Dividends)은 자격요건(Qualified) 여부
에 따라 과세 방식이 달라지며, Qualified Dividends는 장기 자본이득세
율을 적용받아 세금 부담이 낮아질 수 있습니다. 이자 소득(Interest Income)은 일반적으로 Form 1099-INT 또는 Form 1099-DIV를 통해 보고 되며, 일반 소득세율로 과세됩니다. 투자자는 매년 세금 신고 시 Form
1040과 Schedule D(Capital Gains and Losses)를 제출해야 하며, 주식 및 암호화폐 거래 내역이 있는 경우 Form 8949(Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets)도 함께 작성해야 합니다. (2) 세금 보고 준비 서류
· Form 1099-B: 주식, 채권, 암호화폐 매매 내역(브로커 또는 거래소
제공)
• Form 1099-DIV: 배당금 수익 내역
• Form 1099-INT: 이자 소득 내역
• Form 8949: 자본이득 및 손실 내역 정리
• Schedule D: 자본이득세 신고
• Form 1099-K: 암호화폐 및 디지털 결제 플랫폼을 통한 소득이 연
간 $600을 초과한 경우
• 투자 비용 증빙(투자 수수료, 금융 컨설팅 비용 등)
세금보고 가이드- 주식, 채권, 펀드 금융 투자
자 (Financial Investors)
(3) 적용 가능한 공제 및 크레딧
투자자는 투자 소득을 관리하며 다양한 세금 공제와 크레딧을 활용할 수
있습니다. 자본이득세 절감을 위해 손익 상계(Tax-Loss Harvesting) 전략
을 사용할 수 있으며, 손실이 발생한 자산을 매도하여 이익이 발생한 투자
소득과 상계하면 과세 대상 소득을 줄일 수 있습니다. 장기적인 투자 계획
을 고려할 경우, 퇴직연금 계좌(IRA, 401(k))를 활용하면 투자 소득이 과
세되지 않고 연기될 수 있습니다. Roth IRA의 경우, 적격 조건을 충족하면
투자 수익을 비과세(세금 없이)로 인출할 수 있습니다. 투자 수수료, 금융
컨설팅 비용, 마일리지 비용 등도 일부 투자 소득 공제 항목으로 고려될
수 있으며, 기부금 공제(Charitable Contributions Deduction)를 활용하면 주식이나 암호화폐를 직접 기부하여 자본이득세를 피할 수도 있습니다.
(4) 절세 전략
투자자는 세금 부담을 최소화하기 위해 다양한 절세 전략을 고려해야 합
니다. 가장 효과적인 방법 중 하나는 장기 보유 전략(Long-Term Holding)을 활용하여 단기 자본이득세 대신 장기 자본이득세율을 적용받는 것 입니다. 자산을 1년 이상 보유하면 세율이 낮아지므로, 불필요한 단기 매
매를 줄이고 장기적인 투자 전략을 수립하는 것이 유리합니다. 손익 상계
(Tax-Loss Harvesting)를 통해 손실이 발생한 자산을 전략적으로 매도하
면 과세 대상 자본이득을 줄일 수 있습니다. 매년 최대 $3,000까지 일반
소득과 상계할 수 있으며, 초과된 손실은 다음 해로 이월하여 사용할 수
있습니다. 세금 유예 계좌(IRA, 401(k), HSA)를 적극 활용하는 것도 좋은
절세 전략입니다. 전통 IRA 및 401(k)에 투자하면 과세 소득을 줄일 수 있
으며, Roth IRA를 활용하면 미래의 투자 수익을 비과세로 인출할 수 있습
니다. 건강 저축 계좌(HSA)를 이용하면 의료비 지출에 대한 절세 혜택을
받을 수 있으며, HSA 계좌 내에서 투자한 자산은 과세 없이 성장할 수 있
습니다. 또한, 1031 Exchange(동종 자산 교환)를 활용하면 부동산 투자
시 매각 차익에 대한 세금을 연기할 수 있으며, Qualified Opportunity
Zone Fund(QOZ Fund)에 투자하면 자본이득세 감면 및 면제 혜택을 받
을 수도 있습니다.

ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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구인 광고
로즈빌에 한국할머니께서 가정 도우미를 찾고 계십니다. 혼자 사시고
몸이 많이 불편하셔서 식사도 제대로 준비를 못하시는 안타까운 사연
입니다. 일주일에 두번 정도, 총 일주일에 4시간 정도 집 청소와 먹을
거리를 해 주실 수 있는 분을 간절히 바라십니다. 시간당 $25불, 일주
일에 $100 급여. 관심있으신 분은 연락 부탁 드립니다.
916-627-6909
구인 광고
로즈빌에 한국할머니께서 가정 도우미를 찾고 계십니다. 혼자 사시고
몸이 많이 불편하셔서 식사도 제대로 준비를 못하시는 안타까운 사연
입니다. 일주일에 두번 정도, 총 일주일에 4시간 정도 집 청소와 먹을
거리를 해 주실 수 있는 분을 간절히 바라십니다. 시간당 $25불, 일주
일에 $100 급여. 관심있으신 분은 연락 부탁 드립니다.
916-627-6909
구인 광고
로즈빌에 한국할머니께서 가정 도우미를 찾고 계십니다. 혼자 사시고
몸이 많이 불편하셔서 식사도 제대로 준비를 못하시는 안타까운 사연
입니다. 일주일에 두번 정도, 총 일주일에 4시간 정도 집 청소와 먹을
거리를 해 주실 수 있는 분을 간절히 바라십니다. 시간당 $25불, 일주
일에 $100 급여. 관심있으신 분은 연락 부탁 드립니다.
916-627-6909
ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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한인회: 봉사자/임원 모집
함께 뜻있는 봉사 참여하시고 싶은 한인 동포님들을 초대 합니다.
홍보기획 5명, 소상공 사업부 5명, 한인회 신문 제작부 5명, 커뮤니티 이사
초청-커뮤니티의 발전을 도와주실 이사님들을 초대 합니다. 학생들도 커뮤
니티 봉사하고 크레딧 받을수 있습니다. 연락 주세요.
새크라멘토 한인회 학생 기자단 모집 - 새크라멘토의 이모저모 하고싶은
이야기들, 사연들을 젊은이들의 관점으로 전해줄 기자들을 모집합니다.
전화: 916-627-6909
글 보내 주시면 선별해서 신문에 올려 드립니다.
한인회: 봉사자/임원 모집
함께 뜻있는 봉사 참여하시고 싶은 한인 동포님들을 초대 합니다.
홍보기획 5명, 소상공 사업부 5명, 한인회 신문 제작부 5명, 커뮤니티 이사
초청-커뮤니티의 발전을 도와주실 이사님들을 초대 합니다. 학생들도 커뮤
니티 봉사하고 크레딧 받을수 있습니다. 연락 주세요.
새크라멘토 한인회 학생 기자단 모집 - 새크라멘토의 이모저모 하고싶은
이야기들, 사연들을 젊은이들의 관점으로 전해줄 기자들을 모집합니다.
전화: 916-627-6909
글 보내 주시면 선별해서 신문에 올려 드립니다.
한인회: 봉사자/임원 모집
함께 뜻있는 봉사 참여하시고 싶은 한인 동포님들을 초대 합니다.
홍보기획 5명, 소상공 사업부 5명, 한인회 신문 제작부 5명, 커뮤니티 이사
초청-커뮤니티의 발전을 도와주실 이사님들을 초대 합니다. 학생들도 커뮤
니티 봉사하고 크레딧 받을수 있습니다. 연락 주세요.
새크라멘토 한인회 학생 기자단 모집 - 새크라멘토의 이모저모 하고싶은
이야기들, 사연들을 젊은이들의 관점으로 전해줄 기자들을 모집합니다.
전화: 916-627-6909
글 보내 주시면 선별해서 신문에 올려 드립니다.

ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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국, 체포영장 발부받아 김씨 검거
한인 남성이 아동 성폭행 등 다수
의 미성년자 성범죄 혐의로 체포
됐다. 북가주 KCRA 방송은 오늘(2월27일) 한인 김원영씨가 다수의 학생
들을 성적으로 폭행하고 음란한 행위를 한 혐의로 체포됐다고 보도했다.
새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국은 어제(2월26일) 초등학교 카운셀러로 알려
진 김원영 씨를 Roseville에 있는 자택에서 체포했다. 새크라멘토 카운티
셰리프국은 법원으로부터 발부받은 체포영장을 제시하고 김원영 씨를 검
거해서 현재 구치소에 구금하고 있는 상황이다. 새크라멘토 카운티 셰리
프국에 따르면 Carmichael 지역에 있는 Charles Peck Elementary
School에서 카운셀러인 김원영 씨 혐의는 모두 10건이다. 14세 미만 학
생들 대상 음란행위 8건과 14세 미만 학생들 2명에 대한 성폭행 등의 혐
의다. 새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국은 지난해(2024년) 9월 김원영 씨로부
터 성폭행을 당한 것으로 보이는 14살 미만 어린이를 알게되면서 수사를
시작했다. 그리고 수사하는 과정에서 성폭행 피해자 학생이 한명 더 존재
한다는 사실을 발견하고 수사력을 집중했다. 결국 2건의 성폭행과 8건의
음란행위 등으로 김원영 씨에 대한 체포영장을 발부받아 검거한 것이다.
새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국은 김원영씨가 지난해 Roseville에 있는
Bayside Church의 청소년 그룹의 리더였고 그때도 한 미성년자와 부적절
한 접촉이 있었다고 전했다. 새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국은 김원영 씨가
남가주의 여러 학교들과 새크라멘토의 한국어 문화 학교 등에 취직해 활
동했을 가능성이 있어 다른 피해자가 있을 가능성이 높다고 보고 있다. 김
원영 씨와 관련한 정보가 있는 사람은 1-916-874-5115, 새크라멘토 카
운티 셰리프국으로 전화하면 된다. 또 1-916-443-4357, Sacramento
Valley Crime Stoppers에 전화하면 익명 제보를 할 수있어
초등학교 한인 카운셀러, 다
수 학생 성폭행 혐의라디오코리
아|입력 02.27.2025 09:21:22|조
회 12,471
김원영(Wonyoung Kim), 새크라
멘토 한 초등학교 카운셀러
Charles Peck Elementary School,
14세 미만 학생들 여러명 피해,
14세 미만 2명, 강제 성범죄 당해..
14세 미만 음란 행위 8건, 새크라
멘토 카운티 셰리프국, 체포영장
발부받아 김씨 검거 한인 남성이
아동 성폭행 등 다수의 미성년자
성범죄 혐의로 체포됐다. 북가주
KCRA 방송은 오늘(2월27일) 한인 김원영씨가 다수의 학생들을 성적으로
폭행하고 음란한 행위를 한 혐의로 체포됐다고 보도했다. 새크라멘토 카
운티 셰리프국은 어제(2월26일) 초등학교 카운셀러로 알려진 김원영 씨
를 Roseville에 있는 자택에서 체포했다. 새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국은
법원으로부터 발부받은 체포영장을 제시하고 김원영 씨를 검거해서 현재
구치소에 구금하고 있는 상황이다. 새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국에 따르면
Carmichael 지역에 있는 Charles Peck Elementary School에서 카운셀
러인 김원영 씨 혐의는 모두 10건이다. 14세 미만 학생들 대상 음란행위
8건과 14세 미만 학생들 2명에 대한 성폭행 등의 혐의다. 새크라멘토 카
운티 셰리프국은 지난해(2024년) 9월 김원영 씨로부터 성폭행을 당한 것
으로 보이는 14살 미만 어린이를 알게되면서 수사를 시작했다. 그리고 수
사하는 과정에서 성폭행 피해자 학생이 한명 더 존재한다는 사실을 발견
하고 수사력을 집중했다. 결국 2건의 성폭행과 8건의 음란행위 등으로 김
원영 씨에 대한 체포영장을 발부받아 검거한 것이다. 새크라멘토 카운티
셰리프국은 김원영씨가 지난해 Roseville에 있는 Bayside Church의 청소
년 그룹의 리더였고 그때도 한 미성년자와 부적절한 접촉이 있었다고 전
했다. 새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국은 김원영 씨가 남가주의 여러 학교들
과 새크라멘토의 한국어 문화 학교 등에 취직해 활동했을 가능성이 있어
다른 피해자가 있을 가능성이 높다고 보고 있다. 김원영 씨와 관련한 정보
가 있는 사람은 1-916-874-5115, 새크라멘토 카운티 셰리프국으로 전
화하면 된다. 또 1-916-443-4357, Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers 에 전화하면 익명 제보를 할 수있어
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Thank you for your interest in applying to the City of Rancho Cordova's Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. Applications are open from February 10, 2025, to March 14, 2025 (Noon). Before you being please read the notes about deadlines and certain types of grant applications/grants below. School/Park Application Deadline **Note that projects or programs involving a park or school district have a deadline of March 3 (Noon) to allow for the third-party endorsement process by the grant deadline.** A Note about Religious Schools and the Application/Grant Process **Note for grant applications from religious schools. The United States Supreme Court has recently ruled in part that: “denying a generally available benefit [from government] solely on account of religious identity imposes a penalty on the free exercise of religion that can be justified only by a state interest of the highest order.” The City is of the opinion that not all grants to religious schools are prohibited under this and other similar rulings. However, these United States Supreme Court decisions remain in conflict with a section of the California State Constitution that says:
“[n]either the Legislature, nor any county, city and county, township, school district, or other municipal corporation, shall ever make an appropriation, or pay from any public fund whatever, or grant anything to or in aid of any religious sect, church, creed, or sectarian purpose, or help to support or sustain any school, college, university, hospital, or other institution controlled by any religious creed, church, or sectarian denomination whatever; nor shall any grant or donation of personal property or real estate ever be made by the state, or any city, city and county, town, or other municipal corporation for any religious creed, church, or sectarian purpose whatever”. The City will accept applications for grants of these City public funds from religious schools, but will have language in the grant agreements to address the possibility and consequences of legal challenges and new court decisions on this and related topics. ** Future Grant Opportunities If you are interested in remaining up-to-date on available grants from the City of Rancho Cordova, click here to sign up for the Grants Interest List. A separate call for programming opportunities with the Rancho Cordova Youth Center is anticipated later in 2025. The list is also used to advertise separate art programs when funds are available.

Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

Is this your first time
applying for grant
funding from the City
of Rancho Cordova?
As a first-time
applicant, Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
(CEIF) staff will
contact you to
discuss your project
and grant application
process.

No: Not a First Time Applicant
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1 - Project/Program Information Note: You can add a collaborator to this form to assist you in completing this application! A collaborator can help you complete this form by filling in fields for you, although only you can submit this form. You can add a collaborator by navigating to the top of the form and clicking on the 'Manage Collaborators' button. Simply enter their email address and click 'invite' to invite them as a collaborator. If you need further assistance, you may consult this Help article for more information.

Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Rancho Cordova Food Locker: Food Recovery Truck
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
RCFL seeks funding for a 20ft refrigerated box truck with a liftgate to expand our food recovery program, ensuring compliance with SB1383.

As the City’s only designated food recovery partner, this vehicle will enhance our ability to rescue surplus food from grocery stores, reduce waste and distribute it efficiently.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The Rancho Cordova Food Locker (RCFL) is seeking funding from the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) to acquire a 20ft refrigerated box truck with a liftgate to support and expand our food recovery program. This essential vehicle will enable us to rescue and transport surplus food from grocery stores, ensuring that nutritious, perishable items reach food-insecure residents instead of going to waste.

RCFL is Rancho Cordova’s only designated food recovery
organization and a key partner in the City’s compliance with California Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383). This legislation mandates food recovery efforts to reduce organic waste in landfills, directly impacting climate goals while addressing food insecurity. Without a properly equipped vehicle, RCFL is limited in its capacity to recover food efficiently and at the scale required to meet the City’s SB1383 obligations.

The addition of a refrigerated truck is a sustainable solution, that will significantly enhance our food recovery, storage, and distribution capabilities, allowing us to meet increased demand and strengthen food security for thousands of Rancho Cordova residents.

The CEIF prioritizes projects that enhance the quality of life, economic growth, and community well-being in Rancho Cordova. This project aligns with these goals by:

1. Addressing Food Insecurity & Supporting Vulnerable Populations RCFL serves over 4,500 families per month, providing critical access to fresh and nutritious food.

A refrigerated truck will allow us to recover and redistribute more perishable food, ensuring families receive high-quality, fresh produce, dairy, and proteins.

This investment directly supports the City’s most vulnerable residents, including low-income families, seniors, Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

1. Ensuring Compliance with SB1383 & Strengthening
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Rancho Cordova’s Food Recovery Infrastructure
SB1383 mandates that jurisdictions recover and
redistribute surplus food rather than sending it to
landfills.

As Rancho Cordova’s only designated food recovery
partner, RCFL plays a critical role in ensuring the City remains in compliance with this state law.

A dedicated refrigerated truck will allow us to increase food recovery efforts and expand partnerships with local grocery stores, reducing organic waste while feeding
those in need.

1. Enhancing Rancho Cordova’s Sustainability &
Environmental Goals
Organic waste in landfills produces methane, a
major contributor to climate change. By diverting
edible food from disposal, this program
supports the City’s environmental
sustainability efforts.

Increased food recovery efforts will also help
Rancho Cordova meet state and regional
waste diversion targets, reinforcing the City’s
commitment to a greener future.

1. Strengthening Partnerships & Supporting
Local Businesses
This project will expand collaborations
with grocery stores, restaurants, and
food producers, providing businesses
with a sustainable food waste solution
while contributing to the well-being of the
community.

RCFL’s expanded food recovery
capacity will allow us to partner with
more local organizations, schools,
and community groups, ensuring that
rescued food is distributed where it is
most needed.

1. Creating Economic & Workforce
Development Opportunities
A larger-scale food recovery
operation will require volunteer
engagement, contributing to
workforce development and
community service
opportunities in Rancho
Cordova.

RCFL’s existing partnerships
with vocational programs and
job training initiatives will
allow individuals to gain
valuable experience in
logistics, food handling, and
nonprofit operations.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
RCFl Executive Director Carrie Johnson, Kevin Sena , Warehouse Manager, Inez Shedd Volunteer Manager and Arthur Avetisvan, lead driver.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Key Metrics for Success:

Increase in recovered food volume: Aim to recover 20% more surplus food compared to current capacity.

Expansion of grocery partnerships: Increase participation from local retailers by 20%.

Reduction in food waste & environmental impact: Track the amount of food diverted from landfills in pounds and CO emissions reduced.

Provide more fresh produce to families each month. Track the amount of fresh produce recovered.

Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading.
2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Total project/program
cost*
63868
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
45000
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
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What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
00 What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
00 What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
00 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
58000
What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
00 Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

Food_Recovery_Truck_Budget.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
We have submitted a grant request for $20,000.00 to Impact 100 Greater Sacramento.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

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Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
Yes
How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?
1 How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?:

Score
1 3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2025
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
9/1/2025
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Please describe your
project/program
schedule
August 2025 - September 2025- Research and purchase a Refrigerated Box Truck
September 2025 - Begin food recovery with the new refrigerated box truck.

What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
While the Refrigerated Box Truck for Food Recovery Project is designed for seamless implementation, we recognize potential challenges and have developed strategies to address them proactively.

1. Vehicle Acquisition Delays
Challenge:

Supply chain issues or limited availability of refrigerated trucks could delay the purchase or increase costs.

Mitigation Plan:

We will source multiple vendors and explore options for both new and used trucks to ensure flexibility.

If delays occur, we will continue to lease a truck to keep operations running until purchase is finalized.
4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Please note that projects or programs that are proposed on property owned or operated by outside agencies or a private party will require coordination with and potentially approvals from outside agencies, organizations, and/or the private party. Include whether you have received a letter of support for the project/program from the property owner. Upload any letters of support with your application. City staff will verify third-party permits have been discussed. In your planning discussions, be sure to discuss any necessary insurance or volunteer requirements that may increase budget costs. School Sites If your project/program is intended to operate at a public K-12 school site, your application is due by March 3rd at Noon. City staff will work with the school districts to confirm an endorsement for your project/program. It’s the applicant’s responsibility to communicate with school site and district representatives before applying so there is clarity during the endorsement process. Districts will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 3rd Noon deadline. Each participating school superintendent reserves the right to withhold their endorsement of a project/program. Parks If your project/program is intended to operate at a park or community center site, your application is due by March 3rd at Noon. City staff will work with the Cordova Recreation & Park District to confirm an endorsement for your project/program. It’s the applicant’s responsibility to communicate with district representatives before applying so there is clarity during the endorsement process. A special use permit application is required for any program or event planned at a CRPD facility. The special use application can be found at the CRPD website: https://crpd.com/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 3rd Noon deadline. The Cordova Recreation & Park District reserves the right to withhold their endorsement of a project/program.

Below is the list of staff to communicate with at school and park organizations: Folsom Cordova Unified School District:
[email protected] Cordova Recreation & Park District:
[email protected] Elk Grove Unified School District: [email protected] and [email protected] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Third Party Letters of
Support (Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Carrie
Johnson
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Rancho Cordova Food Locker
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Executive Director
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
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If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
Yes, I would be the one to sign the contract
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2025-2026 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2025 with adoption in June 2025. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Food Revocery Truck
Category Description Cost Total
Equipment 20' Used Refrigerated Box Truck $58,000 58,000.00 Taxes Use/Sales tax $4,813 $4,813
DMV Registration Fees $1,055 $1,055
TOTAL COSTS $63,868
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City of Rancho Cordova Powered by Submittable
Title College Esports: 3rd Annual
Rancho Cordova Video Game
Expo
by Donna Walters in Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Community Enhancement & Investment Fund
Grant Application
03/14/2025
id. 49957948
Score n/a
Digital Signature Collection 03/14/2025
Score n/a
FY2024/2025
Contract Process
Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Community Enhancement & Investment Fund contracts will be provided digitally and will require the use of a digital signature for completion. If you do not wish to use a digital signature, you must request your contract agreement to be produced for wet signatures by Wednesday, July 10. To do so, please provide the contact's name, address, and phone number where the grant agreement should be sent.

This request must be made before the specified date to ensure proper delivery and execution of the contract.

I confirm the
following selection
for FY2024/2025
contract
development:

Digital Signature via a software
Provide the name of
the contact person
digitally signing the
contract who will
actively check email
to ensure timely
processing.

Donna Walters
#65
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Provide the email
address of the
contact person
digitally signing the
contract who will
actively check email
to ensure timely
processing.

Provide the phone
number of the
contact person
digitally signing the
contract who will
actively check email
to ensure timely
processing.

Original Submission 03/14/2025
Score2
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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

No: Not a First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

College Esports: 3rd Annual Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
The annual Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo supports student development through project-based learning, featuring both on and offscreen activities like esports tournaments, cosplay contests, and hands-on workshops. The event fosters family connections while connecting local industry representatives with the Rancho Cordova community, offering unique opportunities for networking, collaboration, and growth.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo 2025 is an exciting communityfocused event designed to engage local residents, particularly students and families, in the dynamic world of video gaming. This event emphasizes student development through project-based learning, offering a variety of on-screen and off-screen activities that foster both educational and entertainment value.

Key elements of the event include:

1. Esports Tournaments: Competitive gaming events where participants can test their skills, promote teamwork, and gain experience in organized competition.

2. Cosplay Contests: A celebration of gaming culture through costume creation, promoting creativity and artistic expression within the community.

3. Hands-on Workshops: Interactive sessions where students and community members can develop practical skills, from game play strategies to understanding the gaming industry, all led by industry professionals.

4. Networking and Collaboration: Opportunities for local students and families to connect with industry experts, community leaders, and gaming professionals. This allows for meaningful conversations, mentoring, and potential career pathways in the gaming and tech industries.

5. Family-Friendly Activities: Designed to be inclusive, the event will have activities that appeal to a wide range of age groups, allowing families to bond while exploring gaming culture.

This annual event benefits the community through the following areas:

1. Promotes Education and Learning:

The Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo aligns with the City's goal of enhancing community learning through project-based learning initiatives.

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By offering hands-on workshops, esports tournaments, and exposure to the gaming industry, the event supports student development and provides a valuable learning experience for young people. Internships and volunteer opportunities are tailored to provide practical, real-world skills and insight into career paths within the broader gaming and tech industries.

2. Supports Local Economy and Workforce Development:

The event directly supports local industry growth by connecting industry professionals with local talent. It provides networking opportunities that could lead to job placements, internships, and educational partnerships, thus benefiting both individuals and businesses in the Rancho Cordova area. By involving local organizations, small businesses, and community leaders, the expo promotes economic development within the city, aligning with the City's emphasis on workforce development and fostering business innovation.

3. Fosters Community Engagement and Inclusivity:

The Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo is designed to be inclusive and family-friendly, appealing to individuals of all ages. The event will bring together diverse community groups, creating a platform for families to engage in shared activities while also learning about gaming culture. The event fosters community pride by highlighting the talents and creativity of local residents, while also offering a space where students, families, and industry professionals can interact. This fosters a sense of belonging and unity within Rancho Cordova.

4. Promotes Arts and Culture:

The cosplay contest and creative aspects of the event celebrate the artistic side of gaming culture. Participants will have the opportunity to express their creativity, while families can explore the cultural aspects of the gaming industry. This supports the City’s goal of enriching community life through arts and culture, while also aligning with the City’s objective of celebrating diverse cultural expressions.

5. Addresses Community Needs:

This project aligns with the City's goal of addressing community needs by promoting youth engagement and creating a supportive and positive environment for students and families to gather. The event offers a healthy outlet for young people to engage in competitive, skill-building activities, and provides a space for families to connect and learn together.

6. Supports Long-term Community Development:

By creating lasting partnerships between local organizations, educators, and industry leaders, the Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo contributes to the long-term growth and sustainability of the community. It provides opportunities for ongoing collaboration between educational institutions, businesses, and the local government, ensuring continued investment in the local workforce and economy.

The Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo meets and exceeds the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund guidelines by offering valuable educational opportunities, fostering local economic growth, supporting community engagement, and celebrating arts and culture. The continuation of this annual event will make a positive and lasting impact on ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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the Rancho Cordova community by promoting student development, creating family connections, and connecting local industry professionals with the community, all while aligning with the City’s goals for economic growth, education, and cultural enrichment.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The project team consists of passionate individuals and organizations dedicated to fostering community, creativity, and philanthropy through gaming and cosplay. Donna "BasicTaq" Walters is a respected esports advocate and content creator who promotes inclusivity and education.

College Esports, a nonprofit, builds competitive gaming programs in schools, offering students opportunities for growth. Sacramento Extra Life raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through gaming marathons and charity events. The Sacramento Game Developer Collective supports local developers through collaboration and networking.

Odin Makes inspires cosplay creativity with accessible tutorials, while the 501st Legion’s Central California Garrison supports charities through Star Wars costuming.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The annual Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo aims to foster community engagement, promote education, support local economic growth, and celebrate gaming culture. The project's goals and metrics for measuring progress are outlined below:

1. Promote Education and Learning
Goal: Enhance student development through project-based learning initiatives.

Metrics:

Number of students participating in hands-on workshops and esports tournaments.

Number of internships and volunteer opportunities offered.

Feedback from participants regarding skills gained and knowledge applied.

Number of industry professionals and educators involved in mentoring sessions and leading activities.

2. Support Local Economy and Workforce Development
Goal: Strengthen the local economy by connecting the gaming industry with the Rancho Cordova community.

Metrics:

Number of local businesses and industry professionals participating.

Number of job opportunities, internships, or collaborations formed as a result of networking at the event.

Economic impact on local businesses (e.g., hotels, restaurants) as reported by event vendors and participants.

3. Foster Community Engagement and Inclusivity
Goal: Create an inclusive, family-friendly environment that engages all community members.

Metrics:

Diversity of participants in age, background, and gaming experience.

Number of families attending the event.

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Number of community groups involved in the event (e.g., schools, local organizations).

Participant satisfaction and feedback on inclusivity and communitybuilding efforts.

4. Promote Arts and Culture
Goal: Celebrate gaming culture and artistic expression through cosplay contests and creative workshops.

Metrics:

Number of participants in cosplay contests and creative workshops.

Diversity and creativity of entries in contests.

Feedback on other activities of interest.

5. Address Community Needs
Goal: Create a positive, safe, and engaging space for youth and families.

Metrics:

Number of youth participants in skill-building activities like esports and workshops.

Parent and family attendance and feedback on the event’s educational and social value.

Feedback on how the event supported youth development and engagement.

6. Support Long-term Community Development
Goal: Build lasting partnerships that ensure the sustainability of the event and community engagement.

Metrics:

Number of returning industry partners and sponsors year-over-year.

Development of ongoing partnerships between local businesses, educational institutions, and the gaming community.

Post-event engagement, including follow-up collaborations and continued networking opportunities.

To ensure the project's success and alignment with these goals, the following strategies will help maintain focus:

Clear Communication: Regular meetings and updates with all project team members, partners, and stakeholders will ensure everyone is on the same page about the goals, metrics, and progress.

Community Feedback: Collecting feedback from participants, vendors, and sponsors after each event will provide insights into what worked well and what can be improved, keeping the team focused on continuous improvement.

Goal-Oriented Planning: Each aspect of the event, from workshops to esports tournaments, will have clear, measurable goals tied to the overall event objectives, ensuring all efforts align with the mission.

Collaboration with Partners: Engaging industry professionals, local businesses, educators, and community organizations throughout the planning and execution process will help ensure the event meets both community needs and industry standards.

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By adhering to these strategies and tracking progress with defined metrics, the annual Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo will continue to deliver educational, economic, and social benefits to the community year after year.

Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading. 2025_Rancho_Cordova_Video_Game_Expo.pdf
2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Total project/program
cost*
40000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
40000
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
10000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
4000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
00 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
20000
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What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
6000
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading. 2026_Rancho_Cordova_Video_Game_Expo.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
We will be reaching out to local restaurants, tech organizations, entrepreneurs, game developers, and for-profit organizations for sponsorship opportunities. Additionally, we will gain discounted rates on equipment through our partners on tech rentals and purchases.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

Insurance and equipment storage costs.

Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

Yes
Please share the
total dollar amount
for volunteer/in-kind
support using $33.49
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
3014.1
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

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2026_Rancho_Cordova_Video_Game_Expo_-_Volunteer_Breakdown_2.pdf Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
Yes
How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?
2 How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?:

Score
2 3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
4/11/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
4/12/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Phase 1: Initial Planning & Organization (July 1 – September 30, 2025) July 1 – July 15:

Kick-off meeting with key stakeholders (team members, local businesses, community organizations, etc.).

Define goals and objectives for the event.

Establish project team roles and responsibilities.

July 16 – July 31:

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Develop initial event budget and funding strategy.

Research and contact potential sponsors and partners.

Begin outreach to local schools, esports clubs, and industry professionals.

August 1 – August 15:

Secure venue and finalize date for the event (April 11, 2026).

Set up registration for exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers.

Begin conceptualizing event layout, activities, and content (workshops, tournaments, cosplay, etc.).

August 16 – September 15:

Confirm major sponsors and partnerships.

Finalize event theme and branding.

Confirm industry experts, influencers, and guest speakers for workshops.

Begin recruiting volunteers and event staff.

September 16 – September 30:

Finalize details for esports tournaments and set up registration.

Begin planning cosplay contests and other creative activities.

Start organizing workshops and hands-on activities.

Phase 2: Marketing & Promotion (October 1 – December 31, 2025) October 1 – October 15:

Launch event website and registration platform for participants.

Begin social media promotion (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok).

Develop promotional materials (posters, flyers, banners).

October 16 – November 15:

Start targeted outreach to local schools and universities for student participation.

Continue marketing efforts through social media, emails, and local media.

Announce special guests, industry professionals, and key activities.

November 16 – December 1:

Promote early bird ticket sales or free registration for attendees.

Collaborate with local influencers and streamers to promote the event.

Finalize any remaining partnerships or sponsorships.

December 2 – December 31:

Promote holiday-themed contests or mini-events to maintain engagement.

Send out reminders for early registration and special offers.

Begin organizing logistics for event signage, supplies, and equipment.

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Phase 3: Event Logistics & Final Preparations (January 1 – March 31, 2026)
January 1 – January 15:

Finalize event schedule and flow of activities.

Confirm final list of speakers, exhibitors, and tournament organizers.

Coordinate transportation, equipment, and catering needs.

January 16 – February 15:

Send out confirmation emails and instructions to participants, exhibitors, and volunteers.

Ensure all workshops, tournaments, and activities have necessary resources and materials.

Begin setup for any online or virtual components.

February 16 – March 1:

Finalize volunteer training schedule and prepare for event-day operations.

Confirm logistics for cosplay contest and any other special presentations.

Finalize security, parking, and attendee management logistics.

March 2 – March 15:

Send out event reminder to all participants, vendors, and attendees.

Confirm all technology and equipment for the event (audio/visual, gaming stations, etc.).

Start setup of event materials (banners, signage, swag bags, etc.).

March 16 – March 31:

Conduct final walkthrough of the venue to check for any adjustments needed.

Final check on workshop materials, esports setups, and creative contest areas.

Reconfirm all logistics, volunteers, and schedules for the event.

Phase 4: Event Execution (April 1 – April 12, 2026)
April 1 – April 5:

Final preparations.

Host volunteer training sessions and rehearsals for event day.

Confirm with all speakers, exhibitors, and participants regarding schedules and expectations.

April 6 – April 8:

Final confirmation of event materials and staff readiness.

Conduct any pre-event rehearsals or tech checks.

April 9 – April 10:

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Ensure smooth operations and address any last-minute needs.

April 11 – April 12:

Main event day (April 11 and 12, 2026).

Execute esports tournaments, cosplay contests, and hands-on workshops.

Host closing ceremony, thank participants, and acknowledge sponsors and volunteers.

Gather feedback from attendees, sponsors, and participants.

Phase 5: Post-Event Wrap-up & Evaluation (April 13 – April 30, 2026) April 13 – April 15:

Begin event breakdown and cleanup.

Send thank-you messages to sponsors, participants, volunteers, and community partners.

April 16 – April 30:

Review feedback surveys from participants, volunteers, and sponsors.

Analyze event metrics (attendance, engagement, funds raised, etc.).

Finalize financials, paying invoices and distributing funds to relevant causes.

Begin planning for the next Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo, integrating lessons learned from this year.

What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?

1. Limited Funding or Sponsorships
Challenge: Securing adequate funding and sponsorships for the event may be challenging, especially in a competitive funding environment.

Plan: To mitigate this, we will pursue a diversified funding strategy, including local sponsors, in-kind donations, and partnerships with local organizations. Additionally, early outreach and clear communication about the event’s community impact and benefits will be prioritized to secure commitment well ahead of time. If funding falls short, we will scale activities based on available resources without compromising the core elements of the event.

2. Event Logistics and Coordination
Challenge: Coordinating the various elements of the event, such as the esports tournaments, workshops, and cosplay contests, may face logistical hurdles, including tech issues, delays in setup, or lack of coordination among volunteers.

Plan: We will have a well-defined event schedule and logistics plan, including backup equipment and staff for unexpected issues.

Volunteers will undergo training and pre-event walkthroughs. We will also have technical rehearsals and testing to ensure all technology (e.g., gaming stations, AV equipment) works smoothly. Contingency plans for timing and space will be in place in case of delays.

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3. Low Attendee Participation or Engagement
Challenge: The event may struggle with low turnout or engagement from attendees, especially if marketing efforts are not as effective as expected.

Plan: We will focus on engaging previous attendees, along with local schools, universities, and community organizations early in the process to ensure high participation. Our marketing efforts will be broad and targeted, leveraging social media, local influencers, and community leaders to spread the word. Additionally, we will have interactive and engaging content, including hands-on workshops, esports competitions, and family-friendly activities, to encourage attendees to stay engaged throughout the day.

4. Ensuring Inclusivity and Accessibility
Challenge: Ensuring the event is inclusive, accessible, and appealing to a wide range of participants, including those with disabilities or from different cultural backgrounds, can be difficult.

Plan: We will partner with City Hall facility managers to ensure that event spaces are ADA-compliant and accessible to all participants. We will also ensure that the content of workshops and activities is designed to appeal to attendees with varying levels of gaming experience and skill.

5. Managing Volunteer and Staff Expectations
Challenge: Coordinating a large number of volunteers and staff could lead to miscommunication or gaps in responsibility, especially on the day of the event.

Plan: A clear organizational structure and detailed roles and responsibilities will be established well in advance. Volunteers will receive training on event tasks, including customer service, technical support, and event management. A volunteer coordinator will be in place to supervise and troubleshoot on the event day. Regular communication and check-ins will keep everyone on the same page and ensure the event runs smoothly.

6. Weather or External Disruptions
Challenge: If the event experiences unpredictable weather, this could disrupt the event schedule or attendee turnout.

Plan: We will have contingency plans for weather-related disruptions, including securing an indoor venue. In the case of unforeseen external disruptions, we will keep communication open with participants and make real-time adjustments to the schedule.

7. Health and Safety Concerns
Challenge: Given the evolving nature of health and safety regulations (especially due to COVID-19 or other unforeseen factors), it may be difficult to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all participants.

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such as sanitization stations, mask requirements, social distancing (if necessary), and crowd control. We will also keep attendees informed about the safety protocols in place prior to and during the event.

8. Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability
Challenge: While the event was a great success in its first year, ensuring its continued success in subsequent years may be difficult without proper planning for sustainability.

Plan: We will focus on building strong, long-term relationships with sponsors, local businesses, educational institutions, and community partners. Post-event evaluations will be conducted to assess the event’s impact and identify areas for growth. We will also focus on creating a scalable and repeatable model that allows for continuous improvements and adaptation each year.

By proactively addressing these challenges with clear plans and contingency strategies, we aim to ensure that the annual Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo is a smooth, successful, and impactful event that serves the community and aligns with the City’s objectives. 4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
2729 Prospect Park Drive
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

N/A
Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) Letter_of_Support.pdf
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Donna
Walters
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
College Esports
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Executive Director / President
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
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Budgeted
Venue / Event Rentals and Furnishings $3,000
American River Rooms
Council Chambers
Kitchen
Lobby
Event TV / Monitor
Event Staff $10,000
Project Manager
Staff Manager
Student Interns (Volunteers with stipends)
Tournament Organizers
Administrative Costs $3,000
Insurance
Membership
Marketing & Promotion $4,000
On-site entertainment & Gaming Equipment 20,000
Internet Boosting Equipment Rentals
Esports Tournaments & Prizes
Celebrity Guests
Event Emcee
Cosplay Contest Prizes
Workshop Partners
Game Developer Showcase
Retro Game Display
Food Truck
Geek Freaks Podcast
Sacramento Extra Life Escape Room
Relaxation Station
Nintendo Switch
Uplighting
Total 40,000
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Volunteers Role Hours Rate Total
2 Check In Table 6 33.49 401.88
6 General Event Staff 6 33.49 1205.64
4 Video Game Station Monitors 6 33.49 803.76
1 Tournament Organizer 6 33.49 200.94
1 Floater 6 33.49 200.94
1 Emcee / Announcer 6 33.49 200.94
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Amber Gillespie
President
Extra Life, Sacramento branch
March 13, 2025
City of Rancho Cordova
Community Enhancement & Investment Fund
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95760
Dear Members of the Selection Committee,
I am writing to strongly support College Esports’ application for the City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement Grant. College Esports provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities in the growing esports industry, helping students develop leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. Their inclusive programs engage local students, offering mentorship and career pathways in tech, media, and business.

By supporting College Esports, the city will foster youth development, workforce growth, and creativity within Rancho Cordova. I believe their initiatives will have a lasting, positive impact on the community.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Amber Gillespie
President, Sacramento Extra Life
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Watch the video from our inaugural year here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuwBWvPzeiw&t=1s
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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

No: Not a First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Suvidha International Foundation: Industrial AI Agent Development for High Schoolers
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Industrial AI Agent Development for High Schoolers is a hands-on program empowering students to design AI-driven agents that solve realworld industrial challenges. From career development to process automation, participants will gain coding, AI, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for future tech careers while addressing industry needs through innovative AI solutions.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Suvidha International Foundation has successfully hosted two AI boot camps to introduce AI and Generative AI concepts to the community.

These events received a great response. Ms. Rita Gass, the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Rancho Cordova, attended the Generative AI Camp on February 23rd and March 1st. She praised the collaborative efforts of Suvidha International Foundation and Deep Science Foundation in educating students and AI enthusiasts.

The Industrial AI Agent Development Program for High Schoolers is designed to teach high school students about artificial intelligence (AI) and AI agent development while solving real-world industry problems. It will benefit 50 students, giving them hands-on experience in AI and AI agent development. Through this program, students will learn how AI can be applied in industries like career guidance, customer service, and business automation. They will gain practical knowledge in AI, machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP), helping them prepare for careers in STEM fields.

Mr. Jothi Periyasamy, a Stanford graduate and AI expert with 19 years of experience, will lead the program. He is an instructor at MIT and Harvard Innovation Labs. This program is open to high school students in grades 9-

12. No prior experience in AI or AI agent development is required, but basic knowledge of programming languages like Python or JavaScript can be helpful. The curriculum is designed to support beginners while allowing advanced students to explore more complex AI solutions. The program is perfect for students interested in technology, AI, and software development.

The program is divided into multiple phases. It begins with an introduction to AI and AI agents, where students learn the basics of AI, ML, and NLP.

They explore real-world applications of AI agents in different industries and understand the fundamentals of AI agent design and architecture. The next phase focuses on hands-on AI agent development, where students create ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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AI agents by writing scripts, implementing conversational logic, and integrating their AI agents with messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, or web applications.

Students then move on to applying AI to real-world problems. They explore how AI-driven agents solve challenges in different fields and may design AI agents for career development, customer service, and productivity enhancement. In the project development and implementation phase, students work in teams to research industry problems and develop AI solutions. They build, test, and refine their AI agents, focusing on problemsolving, creativity, and teamwork while improving AI interactions.

A special project within the program involves developing an energy benchmarking application for Rancho Cordova City Hall. This AI tool will compare the city’s energy use with similar buildings in California, providing insights and recommendations to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.

In the final phase, students present their projects to city council members, industry professionals, and staff. They receive valuable feedback on their AI solutions, and outstanding projects may be selected for real-world implementation. Students receive certificates of completion and awards for innovation and technical excellence.

By the end of the program, students will have a strong understanding of AI and AI agent development. They will gain hands-on experience in designing, coding, and deploying AI solutions, work on real-world AI applications, and develop teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. The program enhances their portfolios for college applications and job opportunities.

The Industrial AI Agent Development Program is a groundbreaking initiative that connects education with industry. It provides students with practical AI experience, preparing them to become future innovators and problemsolvers. Whether students pursue careers in AI, data science, or technology, this program equips them with the knowledge and skills needed for success.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Suvidha International Foundation is proud to partner with Deep Science AI Foundation to bring the Industrial AI Agent Development Program for High Schoolers to life. This initiative is led by Deep Science AI Foundation's co-founders, Jothi Perisamy and Satvika Jothi, along with other dedicated team members who bring extensive expertise in AI, education, and technology. Their combined knowledge and experience will ensure that students receive top-notch training, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities. Together, we are committed to empowering the next generation of innovators by equipping them with the skills to develop AIdriven chatbot solutions for real-world industrial challenges.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Program Objectives
Teach AI and Agent Development – Provide students with foundational knowledge of AI, ML, and NLP to design and implement intelligent AI Agents.

Solve Real-World Industrial Problems – Enable students to create AI Agent solutions that address industry challenges such as career guidance, automation, and customer engagement.

Develop Technical and Soft Skills – Enhance students' programming skills while fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and communication.

Encourage Innovation and Creativity – Inspire students to think outside the box and develop innovative AI applications that have real-world relevance.

Prepare Students for Future Careers – Equip students with in-demand technical skills that will benefit them in college and future careers in AI, software engineering, and data science.

Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Total project/program
cost*
50000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
40000
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Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
13000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
6000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
00 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
10000
What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
21000
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading. _Industrial_AI_Agent_Development_for_High_Schoolers.pdf Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
Suvidha International Foundation aims to raise $10,000 from sponsors and businesses.

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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

None
Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
9/1/2025
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
1/31/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Industrial AI Agent Development Program – Classroom & Activity Schedule Duration: 10 Weeks (September – January)Sessions: Twenty Sessions, 2 hours per session
Location: City Hall, Rancho Cordova
Note: The weeks are not consecutive.

Classroom Schedule (10 Weeks – 20 Sessions)
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Week 1: Introduction to AI & AI Agents (4 Hours)
Session 1: Overview of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & AI Agents
Session 2: AI Agent Applications in Industry – Real-World Use Cases & Impact
Week 2: Fundamentals of AI Agent Development (4 Hours)
Session 3: AI Agent Architecture – Components & Workflow Session 4: Introduction to Conversational Design & Basic NLP Concepts Week 3: Hands-On AI Agent Development (4 Hours)
Session 5: Creating a Basic AI Agent Using Predefined Responses Session 6: Enhancing AI Agent Responses – Handling User Input & Context
Week 4: AI-Powered AI Agents & Machine Learning Integration (4 Hours) Session 7: Natural Language Processing (NLP) – Training Models for Smart AI Agents
Session 8: Implementing AI-Powered Responses & Personalization Week 5: Industry Applications – Career & Customer Service AI Agents (4 Hours)
Session 9: Career Development AI Agents – Resume Building, Job Assistance
Session 10: Customer Service AI Agents – Automating FAQs & Business Support
Week 6: Advanced AI Agent Features & API Integration (4 Hours) Session 11: Integrating AI Agents with Messaging Platforms (WhatsApp, Websites, Telegram)
Session 12: API Integration – Connecting AI Agents to External Data Sources
Week 7: Project Development – Industry-Based Solutions (4 Hours) Session 13: Selecting Industry-Based AI Agent Projects & Team Assignments
Session 14: Building Custom AI Agent Solutions – Initial Development Week 8: Testing, Debugging & Optimization (4 Hours)
Session 15: Refining AI Agent Functionality & Performance Optimization Session 16: Testing AI Agent Solutions & Industry Feedback ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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Week 9: Finalizing Projects & Industry Collaboration (4 Hours) Session 17: Enhancing AI Agent Features Based on Feedback Session 18: Preparing Final Presentations & Demonstrations Week 10: Project Showcase, Certification & Closing Ceremony (4 Hours) Session 19: Presenting AI Agent Projects to City Council & Staff, Industry Experts & Educators
Session 20: Awards, Certifications & Program Wrap-Up
What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
One of the key challenges in implementing the Industrial AI Agent Development Program is ensuring that all students, regardless of their technical background, can effectively grasp AI and AI Agent development concepts within the given timeframe. Additionally, access to necessary hardware, software, and internet resources may vary among participants, potentially affecting their learning experience. Another challenge is maintaining student engagement throughout the 10-week program, as some may find AI concepts complex or struggle with hands-on development. To address these challenges, we will provide pre-program orientation sessions and beginner-friendly resources to help students build foundational knowledge before diving into AI Agent development. We will also ensure that all required tools and platforms are easily accessible, offering inperson technical support as needed. To maintain engagement, our sessions will include interactive activities, real-world case studies, and industry guest speakers to keep students motivated. If additional challenges arise, we will implement flexible learning approaches, such as small group mentoring and extended office hours, to provide personalized support and ensure successful program completion.
4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
City Hall Rancho Cordova 2729 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

N/A
Third Party Letters of
Support (Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Bhaskar
Vempati
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Suvidha International Foundation
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
President
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
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# Description Amount, $ Personnel Transportation Supplies Equipment Miscellenous 1 Instructor & Mentor Stipend $10,000.00 $10,000.00
2 Venue & Logistics $4,000.00 $4,000.00
3 Software & Tools $10,000.00 $10,000.00
4 Student Materials & Kits $4,000.00 $4,000.00
5 Marketing & Outreach $4,000.00 $4,000.00
6 Projects Showcasing & Certifications $2,000.00 $2,000.00 7 Student Scholorships $3,000.00 $3,000.00
8 Insurance $500.00 $500.00
9 Water/light food/supplies $2,000.00 $2,000.00
10 Photography $500.00 $500.00
Grant Total $40,000.00 $13,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00 $10,000.00 $11,000.00 11 Suvidha International Foundation $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Project Total $50,000.00 $13,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00 $10,000.00 $21,000.00 ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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#67
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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

No: Not a First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Mandarins Music Academy Summer Music Experience Camp "Building a Bridge to Music Education"
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Mandarins proposes to offer three Summer Music Camps for youth ages 8- 13, providing a unique opportunity for musical growth, enhancing skills, building confidence, and creating lasting connections with like-minded peers and experienced musician while fostering social development through music instruction and collaborative experiences, providing a fun and enriching summer activity.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Summer break can be challenging for parents and children, ages 8–13.

Many parents work, leaving their children alone or in the care of older siblings, friends, family members, neighbors, or paid caretakers. These children often have few activities with little to do other than watching television or playing video games.

Music connects children, through a common language which crosses generational, social, and racial barriers – the experience it comes with participation in music program during early childhood helps build discipline, character, pride, and self-confidence at a crucial age and forms the springboard to even greater achievements in 10 years and adulthood.

Mandarins proposes to implement “Mandarins Summer Music Camp”. The goal of the program will be to provide a fun, engaging, and educational summer program designed for elementary and middle school children, allowing them to explore the joy of music in a supportive and creative environment. The camp will introduce children to different musical instruments and styles, singing, rhythm, basic music theory, and fundamental music skills.

The camp will cater to three specific groups – (1) introductory, (2) beginner, and (3) intermediate level campers. Introductory campers have no prior musical training and are interested in learning about different instruments.

These students would typically be in the third and fourth grade and want to join beginning band in the fall. Beginning campers would typically have a completed a year of learning in a school band program. Intermediate campers will have prior music experience and have been ranked as above average, for example, students who have tried out and earned a position in an honor band.

Classes would be tailored to fit the unique needs of each level of camper – an intermediate camper already has knowledge of and can recognize difference instruments, such as the difference between a snare drum and tenor drum whereas a introductory or beginner camper my only recognize ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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the instrument as a “drum”. A special needs classes for students who are less abled is also being considered.

Classes will include a morning session of four hours duration (8:00 am to Noon) and an afternoon session of four hours (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm). Snack and lunch breaks will be provided.

Mandarins will hire qualified music instructors to conduct the camps. All instructors and aides will have extensive musical knowledge, can play and teach a number of instruments, and have passed a background check.

Classes will not exceed 25 campers without additional aides or instructors for that class. Mandarins will provide each camper with all materials, including various instruments. Students will not be required to choose one instrument for the camp, on the contrary, they will be encouraged to try multiple instruments throughout the course of the camp.

Mandarins will also bring in “guests” to play for or teach the students. In June, Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps performers and instructors are in Sacramento for Spring training. The staff at the Drum and Bugle Corps are recognized as some of the top professionals in the marching arts and will be available to come to the event center to demonstrate musical performance and works with some of the students.

The current plan is for the camp to be run for two weeks in June for a maximum of 120 campers. If the number of interest students exceeds 120, or the campers express and interest to continue, a second session may be added in July.

The plans is to keep tuition affordable for the students and their families.

Research of industry standards in other counties for summer music camps typically range from $200 to $800 per week, depending on the location (example: Camps in Los Angeles to charge more that summer camps in Bakersfield). Because Mandarins wants the inaugural camps to be affordable, Mandarins proposes a fee of $100 per week with a nonrefundable sign up fee of an additional $25. These potential rates may change as the program is developed, however, the lower tuition should help overcome potential challenges in enrollment in the first years of operation.

Music camp is an exceptional summer activity for children, offering a blend of creativity, academic enhancement, social development, and physical health. Whether the child is a budding musician or just starting out, music camp provides a supportive and fun environment to explore their interests.

It lets them think in new ways and express themselves. They can play instruments, sing, or write their own songs. Music camp gives them a safe place to explore their creativity.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The camp director is Martin Bua, the current Director of Mandarins Music Academy. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the Mandarins, fulfilling countless roles as a musician, starting with piano and clarinet. Since then, he has learned many instruments and joined a variety of ensembles, from small woodwind quintets and flute choirs, to large wind symphonies and symphony orchestras. Martin will be in charge of developing the summer camp, including o hiring top instructors and program designers, noted for their abilities and well known in their respective fields, to create unique musical instruction and experience for our students.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The goals of the Mandarins Summer Music Camp are simple – to encourage self-expression and creativity through music and performance, build confidence through group collaboration and public performances and provide a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for kids to explore music, thus fostering teamwork, creativity, and confidence. There are a number of ways to accomplish these goals, including, but not limited to:
• Helping campers explore different musical instruments, singing, and rhythm. This would include showing and hearing different kinds of instruments, learning their history and the culture in which they were developed, and listening to music from different eras, cultures, and genres. • Teaching basic music theory, ear training, and simple notation. Games can include listening for high and low notes, sharp or flat notes and how to write them.
• Improving rhythm, pitch recognition, and coordination through hands-on activities. As an example, one day of the camp could be dedicated to an interactive musical performance featuring various percussion instruments, including but not limited to drums, , cymbals and gongs, and unexpected "instruments" such as rhythm sticks, trash cans, buckets, brake drums and cow bells. The performers will take the campers through a history of drumming by playing on various types of drums, demonstrating different rhythms and having campers "play" those rhythms using their hands, matching the performers using the same beats the performers are playing.

As they play, campers will see that many cultures use the same patterns as other cultures. Further, the patterns span centuries and tie humans together through the ages. After playing a musical piece, the performers will demonstrate certain rhythms contained within that piece and invite the entire audience to participate in replicating the various rhythms demonstrated by clapping and or using the hands to re-create the rhythms on the legs or by playing on bucket drums.
• Encouraging creativity through improvisation, songwriting, and musical games by providing opportunities for campers to perform in front of , instructors, peers and families. This teaches stage presence and selfexpression through group and solo performances. • Encouraging teamwork and social growth through ensemble playing and group activities to promote cooperation and teamwork. This helps foster friendships and positive social interactions through music-making. • Ensuring all activities are enjoyable, age-appropriate, and engaging, helping create a love for music that extends beyond the camp experience.

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In order to achieve these goals and keep the campers and staff focused, Mandarins will, among other things:

1. Foster clear communication and training by (a) holding staff orientation to align instructors and volunteers with the camp’s mission and (b) providing a daily schedule that reflects goal-driven activities.

2. Have regular check-ins and adjustments by (a) conducting weekly team meetings to discuss progress and challenges and (b) gathering feedback from instructors and parent to make mid-program adjustments as needed.

3. Use Data to Guide Improvements by (a) tracking participation and improvement trends and (b) addressing areas where engagement or progress seems low.

4. Celebrating achievements by (a) recognizing campers’ milestones with stickers, awards, and/or shoutouts, and (b) encouraging positive, encouraging atmosphere for both staff and students.

In addition, Mandarins will conduct a post-camp round table discussion with staff and campers to acquire feedback to be used in future camps.

Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Total project/program
cost*
25741.60
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
12500
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Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
11260
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
3931
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
200
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
5300
What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
5050
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

Projected_Budget_for_2026_Mandarins_Summer_Music_Camp.pdf Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
A corporate sponsor has pledged $5,000 to purchase recorders (a type of musical wind instrument) for this project.

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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

There were be miscellaneous repairs to musical instruments, replacement of perishable supplies such as drumsticks, drumheads, valve oil, reeds, and storage of musical instruments. Estimated costs are less than $1500.

Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
Yes
How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?
5 or more years
How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?:

Score
5 3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
8/1/2025
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Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/30/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Mandarins Summer Camp Planning Timeline
12 Months Before (July - August, the Year Before Camp)

1. Define the Vision & Goals
• Decide on the camp theme and format (day camp, overnight, specific genre, etc.).
• Identify the target age group and skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
• Set the mission—is it focused on performance, collaboration, composition, or music appreciation?

2. Budget & Funding
• Create a budget covering venue, staff, instruments, food, marketing, and insurance.
• Explore funding sources like grants, sponsorships, crowdfunding, or tuition-based models.
• Identify potential sponsors and partners (music stores, community groups, local artists).

3. Secure a Venue
• Reserve the Mandarins Event Center on the specified dates. • Ensure the space has adequate practice rooms, performance areas, and accessibility.
9-11 Months Before (September - November)

4. Build the Team
• Hire or recruit:
• Camp director & admin staff
• Music instructors (specialists in vocals, instruments, or composition) • Contact potential guest artists for special workshops

5. Develop the Program Schedule
• Plan daily activities (private lessons, ensemble practice, music theory, performances).
• Include fun activities like team-building games, arts & crafts, or outdoor excursions.

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• Organize special events (recitals, parent showcases, guest performances).
6-8 Months Before (December - January)

6. Finalize Logistics & Partnerships
• Confirm venue and secure necessary permits.
• Partner with instrument rental providers if campers don’t have their own. • Arrange for meals or snacks if provided.

7. Marketing & Outreach Begins
• Design a camp logo, flyers, and social media pages. Consider advertising on community billboards.
• Start early bird registration with special discounts. • Reach out to schools, music teachers, and community centers in the City of Rancho Cordova to spread the word.
3-4 Months Before (February - March)

8. Open Registration & Enrollment
• Launch online registration portal with clear payment options and policies. • Offer scholarships or financial aid if applicable.
• Set up email lists and parent communication channels.

9. Train Staff & Volunteers
• Conduct staff training on safety, teaching methods, and conflict resolution.
• Plan team-building activities for staff to foster collaboration. 1-2-Months Before (April - May)

10. Final Preparations
• Confirm final headcount of campers and assign groups. • Prepare music materials, schedules, and welcome packets. Order camp T-Shirts.
• Conduct a site walkthrough to ensure readiness.

11. Parent & Camper Orientation
• Hold an informational session for parents (in-person or virtual). • Answer FAQs about drop-off, pick-up, what to bring, and daily schedules.

12. Final Checks & Promotion
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• Make sure all supplies, instruments, and materials are ready. • Send reminder emails and social media countdowns.
• Do a final venue check to confirm setup.

Camp Time (June)

13. Execute the Plan & Ensure a Great Experience
• Have a check-in system for a smooth start.
• Maintain daily staff check-ins to ensure program success. • Capture moments for social media and future marketing. • Collect feedback from campers, parents, and staff.

Post-Camp (June)

14. Evaluate & Plan for Next Year
• Send thank-you notes to staff, campers, and sponsors. • Hold a staff debrief to discuss successes and areas for improvement. • Start planning next year’s camp with updates based on feedback.

What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
One of the challenges Mandarins expects to encounter is to build the program to self-sustainability. Even with marketing an successfully implementing other Music programs, in Mandarins experience it takes approximately three years to build a program to full capacity.

Filling a new nonprofit music program to capacity can be challenging due to issues like lack of awareness, funding constraints, accessibility, and community engagement. Here’s a breakdown of key challenges and strategies to address them:

1. Lack of Awareness & Outreach
Challenge: People may not know about the program, or it may not be reaching the right audience.

Solution:
• Develop a marketing strategy using social media, local news, and partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Host free events, workshops, or open houses to introduce the program. • Use word-of-mouth marketing by engaging local musicians, educators, and past participants to spread the word.

2. Financial Barriers for Participants
Challenge: Families or individuals interested in the program may struggle with costs, even if the program is low-cost or free.

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Solution:
• Offer scholarships or sliding-scale tuition based on income. • Seek grants, sponsorships, or crowdfunding to subsidize costs. • Partner with local businesses or community groups for in-kind donations (instruments, venue space, etc.).

3. Competition with Other Programs
Challenge: Other music programs, after-school activities, or sports may compete for participants’ time and attention.

Solution:
• Differentiate by emphasizing unique offerings (e.g., genre diversity, mentorship, performance opportunities).
• Collaborate with schools or other programs instead of competing, offering joint initiatives or complementary classes.
• Schedule classes at convenient times that don’t overlap with common extracurriculars.

4. Lack of Community Trust & Engagement
Challenge: New programs may struggle to gain credibility, especially in underserved communities.

Solution:
• Build relationships by working with trusted community leaders, educators, and musicians.
• Hold listening sessions to understand the needs and desires of the community.
• Be consistent and transparent in communication and programming.

5. Finding & Retaining Instructors & Volunteers
Challenge: Recruiting skilled, passionate instructors and volunteers can be difficult.

Solution:
• Offer competitive stipends or incentives (even if it’s just covering transportation or meals).
• Partner with music schools, universities, and local artists to find enthusiastic instructors.
• Create a supportive work environment with clear expectations and appreciation efforts.

6. Sustaining Long-Term Interest & Retention
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Challenge: Even if the program fills initially, keeping participants engaged over time is another challenge.

Solution:
• Provide performance opportunities to keep students motivated. • Incorporate mentorship programs to foster a sense of community. • Collect and act on feedback to continuously improve the program. 4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
https://assessorparcelviewer.saccounty.gov/jsviewer/assessor.html School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

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Primary street
address of
project/program
Mandarins Event Center,
List the city location
of the
project/program.

City of Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95827
If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

N/A
Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) Letters_of_recognition_2025.pdf
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Kathleen
Bakergumprecht Davies
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Mandarins of Sacramento, Inc. also known as Mandarins Performing Arts What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
No
What is the name of
this project or
program's primary
contact if not the
person submitting
this application?
Daniel
Fong
What is the email of
the primary contact?
If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
No, someone else would sign the contract
If selected by the
City Council to
receive an award,
what is the name of
the person at your
organization who
would sign the
contract?
Daniel
Fong
What is the title of
this individual?
President/CEO
What is the best
phone number where
we could contact the
signatory?
What is the best
email address to
contact the
signatory?
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By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2025-2026 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2025 with adoption in June 2025. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Projected Budget for 2026 Mandarins Summer Music Camp
Description Expense Notes
Personnel
Administrator $2,500.00 Administrator and program development Instructors and
Aides
$8,760.40 Five instructors at $18 per hour x 8 hours per day for 10 days plus an additional 8 hours training workshop. An
additional $1.91 is included per hour for employer related expenses such at Worker’s Compensation Insurance,
Employer Social Security Matching, SDI and other required payroll additions.

Supplies
Program T-Shirts $1525.00 Participant T-shirts for each child and instructor at $12.20 each x 125 estimated child and adult participants.

Workbooks $531.25 125 workbooks at $4.25 each
Reeds, Valve Oil,
drumsticks, Drum
heads
$1,875.00 Estimated at $15 per student x 125.

Transportation
Use of Box Truck
and Projected
Fuel
$200 Estimated costs to transport supplies, equipment and instruments from Mandarins storage facility to Mandarins Event Center and return at end of camp
Equipment
Tables, Chairs,
and Music Stands
N/A Equipment already owned by Mandarins at Mandarins
event Center
Instruments $5,300.00 Note: A corporate sponsor has already pledged up to $5000 to offset funds needed to purchase the instruments needed that are not currently owned by the Mandarins.

Mandarins needs student model recorders (a type of
musical instrument) for this camp. Estimated cost – 125 recorders at $42.40 each (includes sales tax and shipping).

Misc. Expenses
Program
Insurance
$400 Insurance premium increase to include Mandarins
Summer camp estimated to be $400 per year
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janitorial services, utilities (lights and air conditioning) and set up and take down of the equipment at $450 per week.

Marketing $750.00 Projected costs for flyers, social media and advertising Food and Drink $3000.00 Mandarins will provide water, Gatorade and snacks two times per day for the participants. At this time, it is anticipated that students be asked to bring a sack lunch.

Total Expenses <$25,741.65>
Projected
Revenue
Tuition/Camp
fees
$27,000 $100 per week per child for two week camp plus a $25 non-fundable sign up fee. Up to 120 students can be
accommodated at the facility
Net profit 1,258.35 **The program is projected to be self-sustaining provided that Mandarins achieves full capacity in the first year.

Historically, however, it takes and average of three years for a program to reach this goal. In addition, costs of goods are based on current prices which are subject to
change
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City of Rancho Cordova
Title Feed Sacramento Homeless: A
Picture of Change (youth
program)
by Bobbie Wooten in Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Community Enhancement & Investment Fund
Grant Application
Original Submission
Score n/a
Powered by Submittable D
03/14/2025
id. 49958992
03/14/2025
#68
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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

Yes: First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Feed Sacramento Homeless: A Picture of Change (youth program) Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
“A Picture of Change” is a youth leadership program focused on youth-led community building through service and creativity. The program will serve up to 10 youth leaders between the ages of 14-19. A Picture of Change has three core components: enhanced mental and emotional wellbeing, leadership development, and community service.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Program Description
“A Picture of Change” is a youth leadership program focused on youth-led community building through service and creativity. The program will serve up to 10 youth leaders between the ages of 14-19. A Picture of Change has three core components: enhanced mental and emotional wellbeing, leadership development, and community service.
“A Picture of Change” aims to support the mental health and emotional wellness of youth by creating a safe and supportive environment for youth to develop as leaders. According to the Center for Disease Control, in 2023, 40% of all students experienced feelings of sadness and hopelessness and 20% considered attempting suicide. When controlled for race and gender, the data illustrates that female students, students of color, and LGBTQ+ students had higher rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The Center for Disease Control also points to community violence as an adverse childhood experience for youth. Again, youth of color are disproportionately impacted by community violence, putting them at a greater risk for poor mental and physical health. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified these concerns, and gaps in support services for youth continue to exist. The program plans to address these risk factors for youth by implementing a hands-on youth leadership and empowerment program that is rooted in principles of social justice and community engagement. “A Picture of Change” focuses on implementing the following strategies:

Developing healthy cultural identities by creating a sense of belonging for youth as a part of their cohort experience.

Enhancing social and emotional behavioral learning by providing opportunities to develop healthy coping strategies and creating a safe and inclusive environment.

Youth leadership and empowerment through skills-based training program and the opportunity to lead.

Program Overview
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Enrolled youth will participate in weekly leadership development and skill building. To begin, youth will work together to build community with each other and establish community agreements for their cohort. Creating community agreements together will be an essential first step in the cohorts developing as leaders and building trust to work together. The project team and community volunteers will provide training and support on technical skills such as community engagement, public speaking and presentations, photography, visual media, social impact etc. The technical skills training will aid the youth in planning and leading a youth led community service project addressing a community need. Additionally, youth will be offered social and emotional learning skills that will go hand in hand with their technical skills. The social and emotional skills training will include healthy coping strategies, positive peer relationships, conflict resolution, and more.

The goal of the leadership development and skill building activities is to equip the youth with the tools they need to lead community outreach events and the power they hold to make a difference in their communities.

Following the service project, the youth will debrief to discuss what went well, what could be improved, and something new they learned. The debrief session will provide the youth an opportunity to continue to grow and develop as leaders as they implement new strategies based on what they learned from the event.

Culminating Photovoice Project
As a part of their leadership development and skill building, the youth will learn about the photovoice methodology and how photos and videos can be used to share a story and raise awareness to community concerns.

Youth will be provided with equipment to capture photos or videos that highlights one thing in their community they would like to raise awareness about. To provide opportunities to practice shooting photos, we will do community walks where the youth can take pictures of their surrounding area and begin to get inspiration for their community highlight.

Community Benefit
“A Picture of Change” will benefit Rancho Cordova through the investment in youth to develop as leaders. The program not only provides a safe and supportive environment for youth but also provides youth with lifelong leadership skills and transferrable job readiness skills. Youth will be equipped with civic engagement skills, have opportunities for selfdiscovery, and have an educational experience aligning with several community investment interests.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
“A Picture of Change” will be executed by:

Bobbie Wooten, Project Manager
Beth Baugher, Photography Specialist
Youth Development Specialist, Shawnte Wash
Community Volunteers
The project team will work closely together, ensuring a blend of skill building, leadership development, and social and emotional learning. Bobbie Wooten will lead the project ensuring deliverables are met. Beth Baugher will provide photography lessons and support the youth during photoshoots.

Shawnte Wash will provide mental/wellbeing support to the youth as a trained clinical social worker on the team. Community volunteers will be leveraged for skills training, workshop facilitation and general program support.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The primary goals of “A Picture of Change” are:

1. Provide a safe and supportive space for youth ages 14-19

2. Provide leadership development opportunities for youth ages 14-19

3. Equip youth ages 14-19 with transferrable job skills To measure the effectiveness of the program, a pre/post survey will be used, adapted from the positive youth development inventory assessment.

The assessment will support in determining where youth participants were prior to the program and after the program. In addition to the pre/post survey, attendance sheets will be collected, and informal feedback sessions will be incorporated within the program to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the participating youth.

Projected outcomes for the program are:
10 youth leaders enrolled
50 leadership development & skill building training hours provided to youth
Youth led outreach to 250 Rancho Cordova residents
Youth understand the power of their voice and how to become civically engaged
Youth develop healthy coping strategies to mitigate stress and anxiety Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading.
2 - Funding & Costs
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Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Total project/program
cost*
217978
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
25000
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
9000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
4000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
1500
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
3000
What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
7500
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

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Rancho_Cordova_CEIF_RFP_Budget_.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
We are currently seeking funding from the City of Sacramento for this program on two separate grants. We are still waiting to learn if our applications will be awarded.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

N/A
Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

Yes
Please share the
total dollar amount
for volunteer/in-kind
support using $33.49
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
4822.56
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

A_Picture_of_Change_Volunteer_Roles.pdf
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Multiple Years
If requesting CEIF
grant funding for
multiple years,
please share how
many years?
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For requests
spanning multiple
years, share the
dollar amount
requested per year.

FY 2025-2026, $25,000
FY 2026-2027, $25,000
For
projects/programs
that span multiple
years, please
describe your
sustainability plan
and whether it is
viable as a single
year request.

We are seeking multi-year funding through the City of Sacramento to implement the program. We hope to launch the program using grant funding and eventually develop partnerships with schools to embed the programming into their afterschool offerings or wellness center activities for future sustainability. We also continue to seek grant funding from mental health, arts and culture, and workforce development sources to fund the program.

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Please describe your
project/program
schedule
“A Picture of Change” will take place using a cohort model. It is anticipated that two cohorts of 5 youth leaders each will take place over the course of the grant. The first cohort would run take place from September 2025- December 2025. The second cohort would run from February 2026-May 2026, serving a total of 10 youth leaders. The proposed schedule is aligned with the school year to finish before June 30, 2026. Our goal is to host a Fall cohort and a Spring cohort.

Below is a tentative timeline of the project:

July-August 2025: Project team planning and logistics. Participant recruitment.

September-December 2025: Cohort 1
Sept: Cohort Community Building, Leadership Development Skill Building
Oct: Photography Sessions
Nov: Community Service/Photovoice
Dec: Photovoice Showcase
January 2026: Winter break/Recruitment for Cohort 2
February-May 2026: Cohort 2
Feb: Cohort Community Building, Leadership Development Skill Building
Mar: Photography Sessions
Apr: Community Service/Photovoice
May: Photovoice Showcase
June 2026: Program wrap-up & evaluation
What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
We anticipate that initial recruitment may be challenging as well as transportation throughout the program. To address those challenges, we are connecting with partner organizations and school connections in the area to help market and advertise the program. For transportation, we are including transportation costs into the budget to support with getting youth to and from locations where they may be shooting photos. 4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Sacramento
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95827
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) BTV_-_Bobbie_Wooten_Support_Letter.pdf
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Bobbie
Wooten
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Feed Sacramento Homeless
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
President/CEO
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
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March 13, 2025
City of Rancho Cordova
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Letter of Support for Feed Sacramento Homeless/Sacramento Unity Network Grant Application Dear Grant Review Committee,
On behalf of Beyond The Village, a nonprofit organization based in Rancho Cordova, I am pleased to submit this letter in support of Feed Sacramento Homeless, also known as Sacramento Unity Network, as they apply for grant funding from the City of Rancho Cordova.

Their mission to serve and uplift the unhoused and food-insecure populations in our community aligns closely with our commitment to empowering and supporting underserved individuals.

Beyond The Village is proud to partner with Feed Sacramento Homeless by providing them with access to our facility to implement their grant-funded program. We recognize the critical impact their grant program will have on the residents of Rancho Cordova. By hosting their program at our location, we aim to support their efforts in expanding outreach.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Angela Lofton Moore
President, Beyond The Village
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A Picture of Change Volunteer Roles
Below is a sample of volunteer roles we would like to embed into the program. We anticipate these volunteers will provide approximately 144 hours of volunteer support over the course of the year.

Photography & Videography Mentor
• Provide hands-on guidance to youth in photography and videography techniques, including camera handling, composition, lighting, and editing.

Workshop Facilitators
• Lead creative and educational workshops on storytelling, visual media, social impact, community engagement, advocacy, public speaking and presentation skills, leadership development, etc.

Event Support
• Assist with planning and executing program-related events, including photovoice showcase and community service project logistics.

Administrative Support
• Help with data entry, record-keeping, outreach and recruitment, and communication with participants and parents.

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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

Yes: First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Sac Connect: The Reading Connect
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Reading Connect aims to improve literacy outcomes for minority, underserved, and disproportionately represented youth ages 6-12 participating in this program at the Rancho Cordova library. The Reading Connect goals is to build confidence and competence in literacy skills that will support students' overall academic achievement.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
SAC Connect will host a weekly reading club at the Rancho Cordova library for 10 weeks of Summer 2025. The reading club will include a storyteller/group facilitator and support staff. Outreach will be tailored to disproportionately represented children of color in the Rancho Cordova community. Each child participant will receive a copy of the featured book for the week, sight word chart that goes along with the book and a canvass book to encourage participants to explore their own creativity in storytelling. During each reading club session, the children will meet, participate in an ice-breaker (reading learning skills theme), learn a new sight word (practice speaking/writing), and a storyteller will read the featured book. After each reading, the group will discuss the details of the story for comprehension and parents will be encouraged to read the book again at home until the next group. Since reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world, helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word, it is important to our organization that children have stories that feature a main characters that look like them, positive affirmations, and cultural relevance. Research shows that children often need to see themselves in books to become strong, avid readers. When children see characters that reflect their own identity in the books they read, they feel validated, gaining a strong sense of confidence and pride in themselves, their experiences, and their culture. Additionally, parents are encouraged to explore their child’s imagination while at home by utilizing the blank canvas book to write their child’s stories as it is imperative in early childhood literacy. A parent’s involvement in their children’s learning positively affects the child’s performance at school and creates meaningful bonding time. At the conclusion of the club each participant and their caretaker/guardian will be invited to read a page or two from their child’s created stories to increase parent involvement and enhance the parent child bond. Each child/parent will receive a specialized Reading Connect picture frame and a picture of themselves.

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chart for participants, supplies for ice breakers, participant incentive prizes, mini white boards/markers, and additional unforeseen supplies for each group.

Summer reading loss refers to the decline in children's reading development that occurs during summer when children are away from the classroom and not participating in formal literacy programs (Allington & McGill-Franzen, 2003). Summer reading groups, such as the Reading Connect, offer several benefits. Access to books over the summer increases reading opportunities and enjoyment of books and helps students prepare for the upcoming school year alongside their peers. Making reading fun, like that of Reading Connect, by incorporating activities along with parent engagement begins to create reading routines in the entire family. Ethnic and racial disparities in education are evident prior to children’s entry into K-12 schooling. Bringing reading groups to low economic, urban, minority populations will assist in bridging the disparity gaps among black and brown children. Participants will get to practice writing sight words also found in the literature they are reading. Through repetition, a skill is practiced over time and then gradually becomes easier to remember or implement. Repetition throughout the 10 weeks will help the participant recognize words, increases confidence, and strengthens the connections in the brain that help children learn. Subsequently, participation in the Reading Connect will build a sense of community amongst participants and allows for families to establish positive connections and a support system with other families thriving to enhance their child’s literacy.

The Reading Connect establishes routines to encourage reading to become a lifelong habit and increases the desire to read by making reading fun and interactive. Having children invested in reading can lead to an increased interest in visiting local libraries for youth to explore a wide range of book genres. Additionally, summer reading with The Reading Connect provides a positive alternative summer activity that is cost effective and helps youth participants and families identify reading areas that need strengthening. The Reading Connect will assist with the alleviating the summer reading loss by providing an opportunity for participants to continue to build their reading skills while waiting for the new school year to start.

Reference
Allington, Richard & McGill-Franzen, Anne. (2003). The Impact of Summer Setback on the Reading Achievement Gap. Phi Delta Kappan. 85. 68-75.

10.1177/003172170308500119.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Storyteller: This person will read the story aloud to participants. They will also facilitate the discussion about the book
Support Staff: There will be 1-2 support staff and they will support the families and the group facilitator with all aspects of the program.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals

1. To reduce the summer reading loss that occurs when children are away from the classroom and formal literacy programs.

2. To bring joy to reading and help increase the participants love of reading.

Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

California_Summer_Reading_Benefits-_California_Library_.pdf 2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Total project/program
cost*
25000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
25000
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
10000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
15000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
00 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
00 ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
00 Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

SAC_Connect_Budget_Rancho_Cordova_Grant.xlsx_-_SAC_Connect_Budget.pdf Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
N/A
Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

N/A
Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
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Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2025
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/20/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
June 2025 Start recruitment of participants
July 2025- September 2025 begin weekly Reading Connect sessions September 2025- June 2026 monitor progress of participants at school, conduct check-ins, offer monthly book club sessions.

June 2026- Conduct surveys and analyze data from progress monitoring What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
One challenge we anticipate is being able to use the Rancho Cordova library. They have programs going on during the summer, so we may have to choose different dates for the sessions based on the room availability. If this challenge continues, we will use other Rancho Cordova based facilities.
4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
- Rancho Cordova Library
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Sacramento
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95827
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) Letter_of_Support.pdf
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Kayla
Green
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
SAC Connect
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Program Supervisor
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
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If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
No, someone else would sign the contract
If selected by the
City Council to
receive an award,
what is the name of
the person at your
organization who
would sign the
contract?
Chenee
Robinson
What is the title of
this individual?
Co-Owner
What is the best
phone number where
we could contact the
signatory?
What is the best
email address to
contact the
signatory?
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2025-2026 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2025 with adoption in June 2025. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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03/10/2025
To Whom It May Concern,
I am pleased to express my full support for SAC Connect as they apply for the Rancho Cordova Community Enhancement proposal. Their proposed initiative for the summer Reading Connect aims to enhance student literacy and fill the summer reading gap. As an organization dedicated to enhancing the holistic development of young individuals, SAC Connect’s program aligns seamlessly with our mission to cultivate well-rounded, resilient, and motivated learners.

In today’s fast-paced and often stressful educational landscape, the importance of supporting students' social-emotional well-being cannot be overstated. This mentorship program will provide students with a much-needed opportunity to build essential skills such as emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness, which are foundational for academic success and lifelong growth. At the same time, the program's focus on academic progress will ensure that students remain engaged, motivated, and empowered to achieve their full potential in the classroom and in their communities.

SAC Connect’s track record of success with the City of Sacramento’s Workforce Development Program for youth and young adults September 2023-August 2024, its expertise in mentoring, and its commitment to creating a positive impact in the lives of young people make them an ideal facilitator for this program. The mentorship model that SAC Connect is offering will not only improve students' academic performance but also equip them with the tools to manage challenges, improve self-esteem, and become confident, contributing members of their communities.

I firmly believe that this initiative will have lasting, positive effects on the participants, and I wholeheartedly support SAC Connect's efforts in launching and executing this mentorship program. I am confident that their approach will be both impactful and transformative for the students involved. Thank you for considering this important initiative. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require further information or clarification.

Sincerely,
Aubree J. Taylor
Development Project Manager
Office of Innovation and Economic Development
City of Sacramento
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CALIFORNIA SUMMER READING PROGRAM: VALUE OF SUMMER READING The Value of Summer Reading
Summer reading programs:
help children and teens retain and enhance their reading skills over the summer; provide a haven and a community for readers; and
are a valuable outreach tool for libraries.

And now that schools are implementing the Common Core Curriculum, which embeds literacy in all parts of the curriculum, reading is becoming an even more essential skill for our children and teens. Below you will Und information on the importance summer reading programs and the value of reading, resources relating to summer learning loss, and information on generating results that will demonstrate the impact of your summer reading program.

Summer Reading: Information Sheet
Download our information sheet on Why Summer Reading Programs Matter (/resource/resmgr/Summer_Reading_Program/Why_Summer_Reading_Programs_.doc) and use it to promote the value of summer reading to community members and stakeholders. Select the statements that will resonate most strongly with your community, add your library's branding and summer reading graphics, and let everyone know why the work you do is so important! Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Summer learning loss erases gains made during the school year, but summer learning programs keep kids growing! nfographic from the Summer Matters Campaign! (/associations/12147/Ules/ nfographic_Unal_web_optimized.pdf) n a study of summer learning slide (http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10824669.2012.688171#.Uh-6Fry0K-E) among elementary school children in Baltimore, Stephanie L. Slates et al found that low-socioeconomic status (SES) students who gained as much as their higher-SES peers in reading or math during at least three of the four summers of elementary school had parents who took them to the library during the summer months, checked out books while there, and read to their children for longer periods of time than other low-SES parents. (2012) A pilot study at Missouri's Mid-Continent Public Library suggests that summer reading programs raise student reading levels during the summer, particularly among at-risk youth. (2014)
n 2010, a study carried out at Dominican University found that:
"Students who participated in the public library summer reading program scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those students who did not participated and they gained in other ways as well." "While students who reported that they did not participate in the public library summer reading program also improved reading scores, they did not reach the reading level of the students who did participate." "Students who participated in the public library summer reading program had better reading skills at the end of third grade and scored higher on the standards test than the students who did not participate." A 2001 survey of summer reading programs in southern California notes that:
"Teachers reported on over 900 participating and non-participating students. Differences between students who participated in the Summer Reading Program and their non-participating peers were readily apparent. The most dramatic difference between students who participated in the program and their classmates was in their enthusiasm for reading." With respect to reading skills, teachers categorized a higher percentage of participating students than non-participating students as at grade level or above grade level."
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A survey of summer reading programs in Pennsylvania in 2001 reported that:
"Observations at various libraries and interviews with parents, children, and library staff reveal that preschool and summer reading programs encourage children to spend signiUcant amounts of time with books, a Urst step towards reading achievement." "Observations and interviews also show that library programs encourage parents to play great roles in their children’s literacy development— another factor leading to reaching achievement."
"Finally, experimental methods showed that children who attend library summer reading programs read signiUcantly better than those children who attend a camp program, suggesting that the time children spend in the library signiUcantly enhances their reading achievement compared to other recreational activities."
Providing Students with the Books and Guidance they Need to Keep Reading During the Summer
n "Eliminating Summer Reading Setback: How We Can Close the Rich/Poor Reading Achievement Gap," Allington and McGill-Franzen state that "Summer reading setback has been well established as a major contributor to the rich/poor reading achievement gap. Although well established, the reseach has been largely ignored by schools as well as by state and federal agencies. The evidence available suggests that the limited access that children from low-income families have to books lies at the base of the summer reading setback. The evidence also suggests that providing children from low-income families with self-selected books to read during the summer is an effective strategy for addressing the problems of summer reading loss." (2013)
A 2010 study of summer setback among economically disadvantaged elementary school students by Allington et al concludes that "This study provides the best evidence to date that ensuring easy and continuing access to self-selected books for summer reading is one potential strategy for addressing summer reading setback and, therefore, addressing the reading achievement gap that exists between students from more and less economically advantaged families." (pp. 423-424)
Krashen and Shin assert in a Public LIbrary Quarterly article that children from high-income families make better progress in reading over the summer because they read more during the summer months, and high-income children read more during the summer because they have more access to books both within and outside the home. (2004) Mraz and Rasinski state in an article on the Reading Rockets website that "Access to reading materials has been consistently identiUed as a vital element in enhancing the reading development of children. Of all the activities in which children engage outside of school, time spent actually reading is the best predictor of reading achievement." (2007) n an article on the National Summer Learning Association’s website (http://www.summerlearning.org/resource/collection/CB94AEC5-9C97-496FB230-1BECDFC2DF8B/Research_Brief_03_-_Kim.pdf), James Kim states that: "[Voluntary summer reading programs] work best when adults and teachers get involved by helping students to choose appropriate books and employ simple techniques to improve skill and understanding. Providing books with no guidance may not help much at all. But when children get help choosing skill-appropriate books and read those books over the summer break, both independently and with guidance from family members, reading achievement scores can improve signiUcantly." McGill and Allington reported in 2003 that "the best predictor of summer loss or summer gain is whether or not a child reads during the summer." Their work also highlights the importance of conducting outreach to children in poor neighborhoods, as they report the challenges that low-income children face in visiting the library. They say: "Research shows that public library use among poor children drops off when a library is more than six blocks from their home, compared with more than two miles for middle-class children." n their review of 39 studies of summer learning loss and achievement, Cooper et al state that "low-income students showed an average loss in reading achievement over the summer... while middle-income students showed an average gain." (1996) For more research, public policy, news and much more about summer learning loss, see the National Summer Learning Association’s website (http://www.summerlearning.org/).

The Value of Reading Five or More Books During the Summer The White House (http://www.serve.gov/?q=site-page/lrlm) has reported that reading just Uve books over the summer prevents learning loss.

This statement is backed up by research by Harvard professor Jimmy Kim. With the caveat that his research shows "promising yet preliminary Undings," Kim states: "Similar to prior research on summer learning… found that the volume of summer book reading was positively related to fall reading achievement independent of prior reading and writing skills and student background characteristics…. The beneUts of reading books during summer vacation were also consistent for all ethnic groups. n particular, reading four to Uve books had signiUcantly larger effects than reading three or fewer books." (2004)
n her landmark study of public library summer reading programs, Barbara Heyns found that children who read at least six books during the summer main or improve their reading skills, while children who didn’t read any books saw their reading skills decline by as much as one grade level.

To see how many California children and teens read Uve or more books as part of public library summer reading programs, see our results page (/? page=75).

The Importance and Value of Reading
A 2001 Report of the National Reading Panel which reviewed hundreds of studies states that "the more children read, the better their uuency, vocabulary, and comphrehension"
Cunningham and Stanovich, authors of a 1998 study, found that the more kids read the more they build their language and vocabulary skills.

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Collected Research
The Wisconsin Department of Public nstruction (http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/Ules/pld/pdf/slp-points.pdf) has compiled a uyer on summer learning loss issues, the value of summer reading programs, the importance of self-selection of reading materials, and the importance of safe, supervised activities in the summer.

Outcomes-Based Summer Reading
To develop an outcomes-based summer reading program that will help you (a) demonstrate the value and importance of your program, (b) show how your library provides a haven and community for readers, and (c) support you as you reach out to underserved communities, please contact us (mailto:[email protected]) about participating in CLA’s California Summer Reading Outcomes nitiative. (/?page=66) Summer Matters in California
For more information on the Urst-ever statewide campaign focused on creating and expanding access to high quality summer learning opportunities for all California students, visit the SummerMatters2You (http://summermatters2you.net/) website.

Campaign for Grade Level Reading
Find out more about the Campaign for Grade Level Reading (http://gradelevelreading.net/)--a collaborative effort by foundations, nonproUt partners, states and communities across the nation to ensure that more children in low-income families succeed in school and graduate prepared for college, a career, and active citizenship.

Kim, Jimmy (2004) 'Summer Reading and the Ethnic Achievement Gap', Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk (JESPAR), 9: 2, 169-188 Barbara Heyns, Summer Learning and the Effects of Schooling (New York, NY: Academic Press, 1978).

Susan Roman, Deborah T. Carran, and Carole D. Fiore, The Dominican Study: Public Library Summer Reading Programs Close the Reading Gap (River Forest, L: Dominican University Graduate School of Library & nformation Science, 2010), 1, accessed August 16, 2010 Evaluation and Training nstitute, Evaluation of the Public Library Summer Reading Program: Books and Beyond… Take Me To Your Reader! Final Report (December 2001), 13-14
Donna Celano and Susan B. Neuman, The Role of Public Libraries in Children’s Literacy Development: An Evaluation Report (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Library Association, 2001), 4.

Richard L. Allington, Anne McGill-Franzen, Gregory Camilli, Lunetta Williams, Jennifer Graff, Jacqueline Zeig, Courtney Zmach & Rhonda Nowak (2010):

Addressing Summer Reading Setback Among Economically Disadvantaged Elementary Students, Reading Psychology, 31:5, 411-427 Richard L. Allington and Anne McGill-Franzen (2013): Eliminating Summer Reading Setback: How We Can Close the Rich/Poor Reading Achievement Gap, Reading Today, April/May 2013, 10-11
Stephanie L. Slates, Karl L. Alexander, Doris R. Entwistle & Linda S. Olsen (2012) Counteracting Summer Slide: Social Capital Resources Within Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Families, Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk (JESPAR), 17:3, 165-185.

Cunningham, J. W. (2001). "Report of the National Reading Panel: teaching children to read: An evidence-based assessment of the scientiUc research literature on reading and its implications for reading instruction." Reading Research Quarterly, 36(3), 326-335.

Cunningham, A. E., & Stanovich K. E. (1988). "What Reading Does for the Mind." American Educator/American Federation of Teachers. Spring/Summer, 108.

Barack, Lauren, Mid-Continent Library Proves Summer Reading Programs Boost Student Achievement. http://www.slj.com/2014/02/research/midcontinent-public-library-proves-summer-reading-programs-boost-student-achievement/ (Accessed 2/17/14).

McGill-Franzen, A., & Allington R. (2003 May/June) "Bridging the Summer Reading Gap." nstructor, 112 no. 8.

Krashen, S., & Shin F. (2004). Summer Reading and the Potential Contribution of the Public Library in mproving Reading for Children of Poverty. Public Library Quarterly, 23 (3/4), 99-109.

Cooper, H., Nye, B., Charlton, K., Lindsay, J., & Greathouse, S. (1996). The effects of summer vacation on achievement test scores: A narrative and metaanalytic review. Review of Educational Research, 66(3), 227-268.

Marz, M. and Rasinski, T. Summer Reading Loss: Reading Rockets (http://www.readingrockets.org/article/15218/) Accessed February 28, 2014. 1 2
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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

Other: It is not my first time applying; However I would like a CEIF Staff member to contact me about my project.

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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

United Way California Capital Region: Community Supportive Services Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Rancho Cordova reduced its homeless count from 300 in 2019 to 160 in 2022, but many still struggle with housing instability. United Way California Capital Regions’ Community Supportive Services aids individuals secure housing using CalAIMfor deposits. Grant funds would expand these services to assistmore residents in need.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) is dedicated to reducing homelessness and increasing housing stability through its Housing Navigation Community Supportive Services program. Using a proven regional model operating in Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano Counties, UWCCR brings a data-driven, community-based approach to Rancho Cordova, ensuring that individuals and families facing housing insecurity receive the resources and support necessary for long-term stability.

With funding from the City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund, this initiative directly aligns with the City’s priorities for economic stability, homelessness prevention, and community well-being.

UWCCR’s Housing Navigation Community Supportive Services program is designed to provide:

Housing Navigation & Placement – Assisting individuals and families in securing stable housing through landlord engagement, rental assistance referrals, and application support.

Case Management & Wraparound Services – Addressing barriers such as employment, transportation, financial literacy, and access to healthcare.

Financial Coaching & Stability Support – Helping residents build credit, budget effectively, and gain income stability for long-term housing retention.

Community Partnerships & Resource Coordination – Collaborating with local nonprofits, shelters, and city agencies to ensure a seamless support network for clients.

UWCCR operates Housing Navigation programs across Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano Counties using a regionally integrated approach that maximizes funding efficiency and service delivery. By collaborating with government agencies, service providers, and nonprofit organizations across these three counties, UWCCR leverages cross-county partnerships to enhance housing navigation efforts and ensure that individuals and families receive comprehensive support. The program is rooted in evidence-based housing ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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solutions, following housing-first principles to facilitate rapid rehousing and long-term housing retention. While utilizing a regional framework, UWCCR tailors its approach to meet the specific needs of Rancho Cordova residents, addressing local economic conditions, housing availability, and service gaps to maximize community impact.

UWCCR’s Housing Navigation Community Supportive Services align with the City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund selection criteria by advancing economic development and community wellbeing. By stabilizing housing for individuals and families, the program enhances economic self-sufficiency, connecting participants to job training, employment resources, and financial coaching. As homelessness and housing insecurity decline, the surrounding neighborhoods benefit from improved safety, stability, and overall quality of life.

The program also plays a critical role in homelessness prevention and supportive services, providing proactive interventions to prevent evictions and ensuring rapid rehousing for those already experiencing homelessness. Participants receive comprehensive case management, equipping them with the resources and support necessary to maintain stable housing long-term. Additionally, UWCCR’s multi-county model enables Rancho Cordova to benefit from established regional partnerships, unlocking additional funding sources and shared resources that extend beyond city limits. UWCCR collaborates with local shelters, workforce development agencies, and financial empowerment centers to create a holistic support network that enhances housing security.

To ensure sustainability and measurable outcomes, UWCCR tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the number of individuals housed and retained in stable housing, improvements in financial stability metrics (including credit scores, budgeting capacity, and employment gains), and successful case closures with long-term self-sufficiency. A data-driven approach allows UWCCR to continuously refine its program, with regular outcome reporting to stakeholders ensuring transparency and ongoing improvement.

Through UWCCR’s proven regional housing navigation model, Rancho Cordova benefits from reduced homelessness and housing insecurity, fostering safer neighborhoods and stronger community ties. Additionally, participants experience greater economic mobility, with access to financial coaching and employment opportunities that support long-term independence. By leveraging resources from Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano Counties, UWCCR strengthens local capacity to address housing challenges in Rancho Cordova.

By investing in UWCCR’s Housing Navigation Community Supportive Services, the City of Rancho Cordova reaffirms its commitment to housing stability, economic empowerment, and community resilience—ensuring that individuals and families in need receive the support necessary to build a stable future.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) has a highly qualified team to manage the Housing Navigation and Sustaining Services expansion in Sacramento County. Senior Director of Homless Initiatives, Tahirih Kraft, with 25+ years in social services and 14 years in housing services, oversees operations to ensure a trauma-informed, client-centered approach. The program is supported by 15 FTE Housing Navigators, delivering housing stabilization plans, case management, and sustaining services. Funding will support additional Navigators by prioritizing bilingual and lived-experience candidates. UWCCR’s HR team ensures recruitment, onboarding, and training in Housing First, HMIS, and cultural competence.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
United Way California Capital Region’s (UWCCR) Housing Navigation and Stabilization Program is designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing permanent housing placement, financial support, and wraparound services to ensure long-term stability.

This program aligns with evidence-based rapid re-housing strategies, focusing on quickly placing individuals into permanent housing while offering ongoing supportive services to promote self-sufficiency.

The program's primary goals include securing permanent housing for individuals and families through a Housing Navigation model, providing Flexible Financial Assistance (such as security deposits and short-term rental assistance) to help participants meet immediate financial needs, and developing Individual Housing Stabilization Plans tailored to each household’s specific challenges. Additionally, the program seeks to enhance economic self-sufficiency by connecting participants to employment training, job placement opportunities, financial literacy education, and access to public benefits. Long-term housing retention is supported through ongoing case management, mental health referrals, and connections to other essential services.

To measure the program’s success, UWCCR will track and report outcomes using Office Ally (internal case management software) and the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to ensure real-time data collection and performance evaluation. The program aims to serve 400 households annually, with 160 targeted in Rancho Cordova over two years, with 90% of those engaged in developing an Individual Housing Stabilization Plan. At least 80% of participants will secure permanent housing, and 90% of those receiving Flexible Financial Assistance and Housing Stabilization Supports will remain stably housed for at least six months. Additionally, 50% of households will increase their income through earned wages or public benefits.

To maintain focus and accountability, UWCCR will track participant services and referrals in HMIS and Office Ally, ensuring comprehensive data collection. Case conferencing and coordination with referral partners will be facilitated through signed releases of information, allowing UWCCR to work collaboratively to support participants. Outcome reports will be generated monthly for internal analysis, enabling continuous quality improvement and programmatic adjustments as needed. UWCCR will also prepare and submit progress reports to Sacramento County as required, ensuring transparency and alignment with program objectives. Through this data-driven, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach, UWCCR will effectively reduce homelessness and help individuals and families achieve long-term stability and economic empowerment.

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Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Total project/program
cost*
153320
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
153320
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
140400
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
00 What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
9600
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
2000
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What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
1320
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

Budget_-_CSS_for_Rancho.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
Currently we have contracts with the medical care plans for CalAIM services, which provides the backbone for the project. Additioanlly, we have secured funing from Solano County and Cap Solano JPA for the portions of the program present in Solano County. Note, Rancho Cordova funds would only be invested in Rancho Cordova's portion of the program, Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

The program budget presented is for two years. This covers the start up cost of new team members that will ultimately transition over to a fee for service model. This would cover continued operation cost beyond the initial investment.

Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Multiple Years
If requesting CEIF
grant funding for
multiple years,
please share how
many years?
2 years
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For requests
spanning multiple
years, share the
dollar amount
requested per year.

FY25-26 - $155,320.00
FY26-27 - $155,532.00
For
projects/programs
that span multiple
years, please
describe your
sustainability plan
and whether it is
viable as a single
year request.

The tream mebers would move to a fee for service model based on CalAIMS, which would provide for their salary through medical billing. The amount requested is an investment in start up cost to targt Rancho Cordova Specifically.

Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2025
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/30/2027
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
The Community Supportive Services Program follows a structured timeline to ensure effective implementation, assessment, and sustainability. The program will be conducted in three key phases: Service Launch & Initial Implementation (July – December 2025), Continued Support & Expansion (January – March 2026), and Program Evaluation & Advocacy (April – June 2026).

Service Launch & Initial Implementation (July – December 2025) July 2025:

Official launch of Housing Navigation & Community Support Services in Rancho Cordova.

Enrollment begins for households referred through 211, local service providers, and UWCCR’s school-based programs.

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focusing on housing stability, financial coaching, and wraparound services.

August – October 2025:

Implementation of Progressive Engagement Approach for tailored case management and ongoing assessments.

Families receive housing navigation support, eviction prevention assistance, and financial stability services.

Flexible financial assistance is disbursed to eligible households facing eviction, prioritizing families with children.

Data tracking begins to measure service effectiveness and long-term stability outcomes.

November – December 2025:

Mid-year program evaluation conducted to assess progress toward serving 16 households needing navigation.

Engagement with Rancho Cordova city officials and Sacramento County leadership to secure additional funding for program expansion.

End-of-year outcomes report prepared to analyze the impact and advocate for continued investment.

Planning begins for further service enhancements based on identified community needs.

Continued Support & Expansion (January – March 2026)
Continued housing navigation, case management, and financial assistance for households enrolled in Rancho Cordova’s Housing Navigation & Community Support Services.

Ongoing assessment of housing stability, ensuring enrolled families maintain stable housing for at least 12 months.

Expansion of outreach efforts to ensure all eligible families are aware of available resources.

Engagement with city and county leaders to advocate for sustained and increased funding.

Program Evaluation & Advocacy (April – June 2026)
Comprehensive outcomes analysis of service impact, including housing retention rates, financial stability, and family well-being indicators.

Presentation of impact report to local government and key stakeholders, demonstrating program effectiveness and areas for growth.

Advocacy efforts intensified to secure long-term funding and policy support for housing stability services in Rancho Cordova.

Strategic planning begins for potential program expansion or service enhancements based on evaluation findings.

What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
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What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
for participants to secure permanent housing. To address this, UWCCR will continue strengthening partnerships with landlords and property managers, offering Flexible Financial Assistance such as security deposits and shortterm rental assistance to incentivize landlords to rent to program participants. Additionally, many clients face barriers such as poor credit, past evictions, criminal records, or unstable employment, which can limit their housing opportunities. To mitigate this, UWCCR will provide financial coaching and workforce development assistance, helping participants improve credit scores, budgeting skills, and job readiness while also advocating for second-chance housing opportunities with landlords willing to work with individuals facing these challenges.

Another challenge is the complexity of service coordination and referral gaps, which can cause delays in connecting clients to necessary resources such as mental health services, employment assistance, and legal support. UWCCR will mitigate this by maintaining strong relationships with local service providers, conducting regular case conferencing, and using HMIS and Office Ally for real-time tracking of participant progress and referrals to ensure timely service delivery. Staffing challenges, including recruiting and retaining qualified Housing Navigators and case managers, also pose a potential risk, given the high demand for skilled professionals in this field. To address this, UWCCR’s Human Resources team will focus on efficient recruitment and onboarding while also providing competitive salaries, ongoing training in trauma-informed care and cultural competence, and professional development opportunities to enhance job satisfaction and retention.

Another potential barrier to program success is funding constraints, as shifts in public or private funding sources could impact service continuity.

UWCCR will proactively seek to diversify funding sources, applying for additional grants, corporate sponsorships, and donor contributions to ensure long-term sustainability. The program’s strong data collection and outcome reporting will further strengthen its case for continued funding by demonstrating its impact and effectiveness.

Should any of these or unforeseen challenges arise, UWCCR has a contingency plan to ensure successful program completion. Strategies include adapting program approaches, such as shifting to alternative housing models like shared housing or master leasing arrangements if affordable units remain scarce. UWCCR will also expand partnerships with community-based organizations and local agencies to fill service gaps and enhance resource access. Additionally, the organization will enhance data tracking and reporting to quickly identify and address emerging challenges, allowing for timely program adjustments and improved service delivery.

Lastly, UWCCR will engage stakeholders and funders in strategic discussions to explore innovative solutions and additional funding opportunities that can support program sustainability. By remaining flexible, data-driven, and proactive, UWCCR will successfully navigate challenges and ensure that individuals and families in need receive the housing and supportive services necessary to achieve long-term stability. 4 - Project/Program Location
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Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
https://assessorparcelviewer.saccounty.gov/jsviewer/assessor.html School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Sacramento
Select State CA
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Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95827
If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Third Party Letters of
Support (Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Anthony
Salgado
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
United Way California Capital Region
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Senior Grants Manager
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

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Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
No, someone else would sign the contract
If selected by the
City Council to
receive an award,
what is the name of
the person at your
organization who
would sign the
contract?
Dawnte
Early
What is the title of
this individual?
President and Chief Executive Officer
What is the best
phone number where
we could contact the
signatory?
What is the best
email address to
contact the
signatory?
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2025-2026 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2025 with adoption in June 2025. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Program: Communtiy Supportive Services
Agency: United Way California Capital Region
Program Year: 07/01/2025-06/30/2027 *Note two year budget PERSONNEL Staff Salary FTE Cost Rancho Cordova
Request CalAim Solano County
Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Yolo 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Sustainability Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Sustainability Sacramento 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Rancho Cordova 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigator Rancho Cordova 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigation Solano 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigation Solano 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Housing Navigation Solano 56,160.00 1.00 $ 144,331.20 144,331.20 Subtotal Personnel/Labor 18.00 2,597,961.60 288,662.40 1,876,305.60 432,993.60 Administrative Personel
Admin Staff 1 - $ -
Admin Staff 2 - $ -
Subtotal Admin Personnel $ -
Fringe Benefits (30% of direct salary)
Total Personnel 2,597,961.60 288,662.40 1,876,305.60 432,993.60

OPERATING EXPENSES
General Expense
Program Supplies $ 11,000.00 1,222.22 7,944.44 1,833.33 Technology 13,500.00 1,500.00 9,750.00 2,250.00
Communications $ 23,760.00 2,640.00 17,160.00 3,960.00
Travel/Mileage $ 172,800.00 19,200.00 124,800.00 28,800.00 Database Fees $ 28,800.00 3,200.00 20,800.00 4,800.00
Total General Expenses $ 249,860.00 $ 27,762.22 $ 180,454.44 $ 41,643.33 - - -
Client Expenses - - -
Deposit Assistance Total Client Expenses 4,800,000.00 4,800,000.00 $ - - - -
TOTAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES $ 5,049,860.00 $ 27,762.22 $ 4,980,454.44 $ 41,643.33 Indirect 284,782.16 31,642.46 205,676.00 47,463.69
TOTAL COSTS 7,647,821.60 348,067.08 6,856,760.04 474,636.93 Budget Request Form
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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

Other: It is not my first time applying; However I would like a CEIF Staff member to contact me about my project.

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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

United Way California Capital Region: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Expansion
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) plans to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Rancho Cordova, providing free books to children up to five. This initiative fosters literacy, ensuring every child can access books that support language development, school readiness, and a lifelong love of reading, regardless of income.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) is committed to expanding early literacy access by bringing the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) to Rancho Cordova, using a model successfully implemented in Yolo County. DPIL provides free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, helping build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. This expansion aligns with the City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund priorities by advancing educational opportunities, youth development, and community engagement while addressing equity gaps in early childhood literacy.

UWCCR’s Yolo County model has demonstrated the effectiveness of a community-driven literacy initiative. By leveraging partnerships with county agencies, school districts, libraries, and local businesses, the program has increased school readiness and early language acquisition—both critical indicators of future academic success. Applying this model in Rancho Cordova, UWCCR will establish partnerships with key stakeholders, including Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Rancho Cordova Library, and early childhood education programs. In addition to distributing books, the initiative will engage parents through outreach, workshops, and digital resources to reinforce literacy at home. A sustainable funding strategy will be developed through a mix of public and private partnerships, ensuring long-term impact.

The expansion of DPIL to Rancho Cordova directly aligns with the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund selection criteria, particularly in the areas of education, youth services, and community development.

The program will boost early literacy and school readiness by providing free books that encourage family engagement, improve cognitive and social-emotional development, and close the literacy gap before children enter kindergarten. Additionally, DPIL enhances educational equity by specifically targeting low-income and underserved families, ensuring that children who may not otherwise have access to books receive consistent literacy support. The initiative will also incorporate bilingual and diverse books that reflect the multicultural identity of Rancho Cordova, particularly ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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benefiting English learners and first-generation students.

Beyond individual educational gains, DPIL strengthens community engagement and collaboration by bringing together nonprofits, businesses, and local leaders in a shared effort to promote early literacy. The program will facilitate volunteer opportunities, literacy events, book distributions, and parent workshops, fostering a citywide commitment to education. This expansion also aligns with Rancho Cordova’s Vision for Youth Development, which prioritizes academic success and future workforce readiness. Long-term, DPIL will contribute to economic and social mobility, as early literacy is strongly linked to higher graduation rates and career opportunities. By ensuring more children are prepared for STEM and career pathways, Rancho Cordova will benefit from a stronger, more skilled workforce.

UWCCR will implement the DPIL expansion in phases to ensure maximum impact and sustainability. The first phase will focus on community engagement and enrollment, utilizing schools, preschools, and libraries to promote sign-ups and increase awareness. The second phase will establish the necessary infrastructure and partnerships, securing sponsorships and matching funds to support program growth. Finally, the third phase will expand enrollment based on available funding, with ongoing impact measurement through school readiness assessments and parent feedback.

The expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Rancho Cordova is a strategic investment in early literacy and long-term community success. By following the proven model in Yolo County and aligning with the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund guidelines, UWCCR will empower children, support families, and strengthen the city's commitment to equitable education. This initiative will ensure that every child, regardless of background, enters school ready to succeed, positioning Rancho Cordova as a leader in educational access and community-driven solutions.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) expansion is led by Zelene Molina, Director of Community Impact, who oversees program implementation and partnerships. Jennifer Minett, Administrative Assistant, provides operational and logistical support to ensure seamless program execution. Chris Ringer, Sr. Director of Program Analytics and Evaluation, manages data analysis and evaluation to measure impact and success.

This dedicated team at United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) collaborates with community partners to ensure effective program delivery, equitable access to literacy resources, and long-term sustainability, fostering a love of reading among young children in Sacramento County.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) expansion to Rancho Cordova aims to improve early childhood literacy by ensuring children from birth to age five have access to free, high-quality, age-appropriate books delivered monthly to their homes. The program’s key objectives include increasing early literacy and school readiness by providing families with resources to foster reading habits at home, enhancing educational equity by reaching underserved children—particularly those from low-income and multilingual ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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families—and engaging parents and caregivers through workshops, community events, and digital literacy tools. Additionally, the project seeks to build strong community partnerships with local organizations, schools, and businesses to create a sustainable, city-supported literacy initiative, while securing long-term funding to ensure continued enrollment growth and program sustainability.

To track progress, the project will monitor several key performance indicators. Enrollment and reach will be measured by the number of children enrolled (with a goal of 500+ in the first year and 1,500+ by year three) and the percentage of eligible children participating (targeting 30% program coverage within three years). Parent and community engagement will be assessed through the number of workshops, literacy events, and book distribution activities (with a goal of at least 10 events annually), along with parent surveys tracking increased reading habits (targeting 75% of parents reporting more frequent reading). Digital engagement, such as website visits, social media shares, and sign-ups, will also be monitored for a 25% annual increase. To evaluate educational outcomes and school readiness, the program will utilize kindergarten readiness assessments in partnership with Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD), aiming for a 10% increase in literacy scores among DPIL participants, as well as feedback from early childhood educators on children’s engagement with books and pre-literacy skills. Sustainability and partnership growth will be measured by the number of businesses, nonprofits, and agencies contributing funding or in-kind support (with a goal of five major partners within two years) and securing at least $100,000 annually from grants, city funding, and private donations to maintain and expand enrollment.

To ensure the project remains focused and effective, UWCCR will implement structured oversight strategies. Regular progress tracking and reporting will include monthly monitoring of enrollment, engagement, and funding, with quarterly impact reports shared with Rancho Cordova city officials and funders, along with annual program evaluations that incorporate parent surveys and literacy assessments. Stakeholder collaboration and communication will be a priority, with bi-monthly meetings among key partners—including FCUSD, Rancho Cordova Library, and early education centers—as well as community feedback sessions to align program efforts with family needs. To maximize outreach, DPIL will focus on targeted engagement strategies, ensuring equitable access for lowincome and multilingual families through literacy events, parent workshops, and digital campaigns that increase awareness and enrollment.

Additionally, the project team will use adaptive strategies for continuous improvement by analyzing enrollment data, feedback trends, and engagement levels to refine outreach methods and enhance book selections. The program may also introduce bilingual literacy workshops and partnerships to better serve diverse families. Scaling efforts will depend on funding availability, ensuring that quality and accessibility remain at the core of the initiative. By maintaining a clear focus on goals, measurable outcomes, and structured oversight, UWCCR will ensure the successful expansion of DPIL in Rancho Cordova, creating lasting benefits in early literacy, school readiness, and long-term educational equity for local children and families.

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Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

DPIL_Fact_Sheets_and_Sign_Up.pdf
2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Total project/program
cost*
135153.67
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
103487
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
17257
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
74230
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
5000
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
00 What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
7000
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Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

DPIL_Budget_-_Rancho_Cordova_Grant.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
PNC Bank has generously donated $95,000 to support our mission of fostering early literacy! This funding will help us expand our impact and create more literacy-rich spaces for children ages 0-5, ensuring that families have access to books, resources, and the joy of shared reading.

With PNC’s support, we can reach even more little learners, equipping them with the tools they need for a strong start in life. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one book at a time!
Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

To ensure sustainability, we are actively pursuing corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and community partnerships to maintain funding streams and continue delivering free books to children ages 0-5 well beyond 2025/2026
Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Multiple Years
If requesting CEIF
grant funding for
multiple years,
please share how
many years?
Three
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For requests
spanning multiple
years, share the
dollar amount
requested per year.

FY 2025-2026 - $103,487.00
FY 2026-2027 - $108,661.35
FY 2027-2028 - $114,094.42
This breakdown is identified in the Budget and Budget Narrative For
projects/programs
that span multiple
years, please
describe your
sustainability plan
and whether it is
viable as a single
year request.

Multi-Year Sustainability Plan

1. Diversified Funding Strategy:
• UWCCR will leverage additional grants, corporate sponsorships, and donor contributions to maintain and expand the program. • Ongoing applications for local, state, and federal funding opportunities will ensure a stable funding pipeline.
• Engaging local businesses and philanthropic organizations will help secure matching funds and long-term investments.

2. Community & Government Partnerships:
• UWCCR is committed to partnering with local school districts, community organizations, and municipal agencies to integrate DPIL into broader early literacy initiatives.
• Collaboration with county and state education departments may provide additional funding streams or in-kind resources to support book distribution.

3. Cost Management & Scalability:
• The program model is scalable based on funding availability. If full multiyear funding is not secured, UWCCR can adjust the number of enrolled children or modify the scope of operations to align with available resources.
• Regular impact assessments and efficiency reviews will help optimize operational costs and ensure funds are used effectively.

4. Long-Term Impact & Advocacy:
• UWCCR will use data-driven storytelling and impact reports to demonstrate program effectiveness and advocate for sustained investment.
• Engaging state and local policymakers in discussions on early childhood education funding could lead to long-term public funding support.

Viability as a Single-Year Request
While DPIL is structured as a multi-year initiative, it is viable as a singleyear request with modifications. A one-year grant would allow UWCCR to:

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• Launch or expand the program within a defined service area. • Enroll children for at least one full program year, providing consistent book deliveries for 12 months.
• Leverage single-year funding to secure additional matching funds for sustainability.

However, to maintain program continuity and avoid disruptions in book deliveries for enrolled children, securing ongoing funding beyond a single year is critical. UWCCR remains committed to identifying new funding sources and partnerships to ensure DPIL’s long-term success.

Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2025
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/30/2028
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) expansion to Rancho Cordova will follow a structured timeline to ensure successful implementation, community engagement, and long-term sustainability. The program will launch in four key phases, beginning with stakeholder collaboration and outreach, followed by enrollment efforts, program growth, and ongoing evaluation.

Anticipated Start and Completion Dates
Project Start Date: Upon funding approval
Initial Enrollment Launch: Within 3 months of funding approval Full Implementation: Within 6 months of funding approval Ongoing Enrollment & Program Expansion: Continuous, with no formal end date
DPIL operates on a rolling enrollment basis, meaning children can join the program at any time from birth through their 5th birthday. Once enrolled, each child receives a free book mailed monthly until they turn five, ensuring long-term literacy engagement.

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What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
The expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) to Rancho Cordova presents an exciting opportunity to enhance early childhood literacy, but it also comes with potential challenges. Some key obstacles UWCCR anticipates include funding sustainability, enrollment outreach, engagement of diverse communities, and logistical coordination.

Addressing these challenges proactively will ensure the program’s successful implementation and long-term impact.

One of the most significant challenges is securing and sustaining funding beyond initial launch efforts. The program relies on financial support from grants, city funding, corporate sponsors, and individual donors to cover the cost of book distribution and outreach activities. To mitigate this risk, UWCCR will implement a diversified funding strategy, engaging multiple revenue sources, including matching funds, donor campaigns, and local business sponsorships. Additionally, multi-year funding commitments will be sought to ensure program stability, while regular impact reports will be shared with funders to demonstrate measurable success and encourage continued investment.

Another challenge is reaching and enrolling eligible families, particularly those from underserved, low-income, and multilingual backgrounds. Some families may not be aware of the program, lack access to registration platforms, or have concerns about participation. To address this, UWCCR will implement targeted outreach strategies, including partnerships with Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Rancho Cordova Library, childcare providers, and community-based organizations. Bilingual materials, culturally relevant marketing, and in-person registration support at community events will be utilized to ensure equitable access.

Additionally, leveraging trusted community messengers, such as faith leaders, educators, and parent ambassadors, will help build trust and encourage participation.

Engaging parents and caregivers in long-term literacy habits is another key challenge. While DPIL ensures children receive books monthly, maximizing impact requires family involvement in reading activities. To enhance engagement, UWCCR will organize family literacy events, workshops, and digital resources to provide reading tips and encourage interactive learning. A monthly parent newsletter with book recommendations and reading strategies will also be distributed. Additionally, collaborations with local preschools, early learning programs, and home-visiting services will reinforce the importance of reading at home.

Logistical coordination is another potential obstacle, as successful implementation requires seamless book distribution, tracking enrollment data, and managing partnerships. To streamline operations, UWCCR will follow best practices from its Yolo County DPIL model, ensuring data systems are in place to track program impact, monitor book deliveries, and manage outreach efforts efficiently. The team will maintain regular communication with the DPIL national office to resolve distribution challenges promptly and optimize program effectiveness.

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adjustments to keep the program on track. Regular program evaluations and impact assessments will guide improvements, while flexible funding strategies and scalable outreach plans will allow the team to adapt as needed. By staying proactive and responsive to community needs, UWCCR is committed to ensuring the successful expansion and long-term sustainability of DPIL in Rancho Cordova, benefiting children and families for years to come.
4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
https://assessorparcelviewer.saccounty.gov/jsviewer/assessor.html School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

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Primary street
address of
project/program
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Sacramento
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95827
If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Third Party Letters of
Support (Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Anthony
Salgado
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Untied Way California Capital Region
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What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Senior Grants Manager
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

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Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2025-2026 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2025 with adoption in June 2025. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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3 Year Project Budget
Request from CEIF
Amount of Project Expense
from source other than
CEIF Grant
Sum of Column C+D =
Grand Total Narrative
Personnel $ 54,402.69 $ 10,500.00 $ 64,902.69
Funds will cover a portion of program staff salaries: Administrative Assistant ($69,028 annually at .5 FTE = $34,514). This also includes 25% fringe benefits for Administrative Assistant (Calculated at $69,028 x .25 = $$17,257). Matching .10 FTE Director of Community Impact: Matching $9,600. The Director of Community Impact will will provide overall support for the project, including management and oversight of UWCCR project staff, and review of all quarterly, annual, and budgetary compliance reporting before submittal. Calculated at $96,000 x.10 = $9,600. Matching .10

Program Supplies $ 234,010.08 $ 70,000.00 $ 304,010.08
Covers costs of books for children under the age of 5 over 60 months. Calculated at $2.60/book x 1500 children x 60 months = 234,000.

Transportation $ 15,762.50 $ - $ 15,762.50
Covers travel expenses for staff to visit school sites, attend meetings, and participate in local conferences. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.70 per mile and calculated at 1000 miles/staff x 5 staff x .70.

Equipment $ - $ - $ -
Miscellaneous $ 22,067.50 $ 14,500.00 $ 36,567.50
Covers costs of: $5000 for program marketing and outreach; $2000 for printing and copying Total Costs $ 326,242.77 $ 95,000.00 $ 421,242.77
$18,134
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City of Rancho Cordova Powered by Submittable D
Title Sacramento Children's Museum: 03/14/2025
Potter the Otter -A Healthy id. 49959944
Adventure Exhibit
by Sherry Anne Dayag in Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Community Enhancement & Investment Fund
Grant Application
Original Submission
Score n/a
03/14/2025
#72
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Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

No: Not a First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Sacramento Children's Museum: Potter the Otter - A Healthy Adventure Exhibit
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
With funding support, Sacramento Children’s Museum will host a new interactive exhibit called Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure that teaches healthy eating and exercise habits for children ages birth-5; develop educational health and wellness programming to accompany the exhibit; and provide field trips for local preschools and Pre-K classes.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Sacramento Children’s Museum respectfully requests $25,000 in funding support to feature a new, interactive exhibit called Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure at our Museum in Fall/Winter 2025. This exciting, hands-on play exhibit explores the importance of healthy habits and is specifically designed for children ages 5 and younger and their families.

Based on the popular book series Potter the Otter published by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, this exhibit invites children to dive into adventure with Potter the Otter on his quest to be healthy and strong. The exhibit features various play stations, interactive videos, and stories that engage children in active play while teaching kids about the importance of exercise, eating fruits and vegetables, and drinking plenty of water. For instance, children can use a hand crank to race swan boats, shop for fruits and vegetables at a child-size market, create their own healthy plate in the kitchen, and learn fun ways to exercise through interactive multimedia games. The Potter the Otter Exhibit has traveled to children’s museums and community venues throughout Northern California, and Sacramento Children’s Museum is excited to bring this family-friendly exhibition to Rancho Cordova in August 2025.

Support from the City of Rancho Cordova Community Enhancement and Investment Fund will help Sacramento Children’s Museum:

Cover costs to present and maintain this exhibit, including shipping and installation, exhibit maintenance supplies, and exhibit signage expenses;
Staff the exhibit, which will be located in our Leo's Learning Lab space; Create educational health and wellness programming that will accompany the exhibit — such as food sorting games and exercise challenges — to expand the learning experience for children and their families; and
Provide scholarships to Rancho Cordova preschools and PreKindergarten (Pre-K) classes for free/discounted Museum field trips to explore and play with the exhibit; students in these grades are in the ITEM 12.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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exhibit’s target age range of birth to age 5.

This exhibit will offer numerous benefits to the Rancho Cordova community, especially when it comes to Children and Youth, and Arts, Culture, History, and Entertainment:

Children and Youth
Our project's target audience is children ages birth to 5 and their families.

According to 2023 U.S. Census Data, more than 6,200 children ages 5 and under live in the City of Rancho Cordova, so this exhibit has the potential to benefit thousands of local children through accessible health and wellness education. Teaching healthy habits to children in this age range — and their parents/caregivers — is incredibly important because this period of early childhood is a critical time for physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Research tells us that proper nutrition and exercise is vital for young children's development of strong muscles and bones, brain development, and improved moods and mental health. Learning and adopting early healthy habits not only support immediate growth and development but also help prevent future health issues, promote emotional well-being, and establish a positive relationship with food and exercise.

Arts, Culture, History, and Entertainment
Sacramento Children's Museum is a beloved destination for local families, and the Potter the Otter Exhibit will enhance the current educational play opportunities available to residents. Our prior traveling exhibits (e.g., XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness, Measurement Rules!, and Building Buddies) have been a huge draw for guests, and we anticipate that the Potter the Otter Exhibit will especially be attractive to families with children ages birth to 5.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure was created by Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose and is based on the popular book series Potter the Otter published by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County.

SCM Executive Director Sharon Stone Smith will oversee all aspects of the exhibit, including rental logistics and delivery coordination. Education team members Meegan Sims and Alana Bohni will develop educational programming to accompany the exhibit. Marketing Specialist Katie Martin will plan and implement the exhibit's marketing campaign. Lead Play Facilitator Cassie Martini will be the lead floor staff responsible for the safety and security of the exhibit.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Goal 1: Provide new, interactive learning experiences that teach young children about balanced nutrition and physical activity and inspire them to practice these healthy habits.

Goal 2: Empower parents and caregivers with tips and resources to implement healthy habits at home.

Goal 3: Increase access to health and wellness education for local families. We expect to serve 30,000+ individuals through the Potter the Otter Exhibit and our complementary educational activities.

Goal 4: Engage more local preschool and Pre-K students with our Museum's exhibits and programming. CEIF funding will support free/discounted field trips for about 7 classes to visit our Museum.

We will measure our success in meeting these goals through visitor feedback and attendance data. To measure Goals 1 and 2, we will seek feedback from parents and caregivers through an online survey about their experience with the exhibit and related health-focused programming, such as what they learned and how this experience has impacted their children's and family's health and wellness. To measure Goal 3, we will track the number of guests who visit our Museum during the timeframe of the exhibit.

To measure Goal 4, we will track the number of preschool and Pre-K classes from the City of Rancho Cordova who book a school field trip to play with and learn from the exhibit.

In order to keep our project team focused, Museum staff will hold biweekly team meetings to track project progress, share updates, and adjust strategies if needed to ensure our goals are met.

Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

SCM_PotterExhibitGuide.pdf
2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Total project/program
cost*
59866
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
25000
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Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
14500
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
2975
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
2500
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
1750
What will be the total
cost of any
miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
3275
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

SCM_PotterExhibit_Budget.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program?
SCM is seeking corporate sponsorship from regional businesses that are in health related fields. We also expect to attract additional weekday admission from families with younger children. This exhibit is from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and is specifically for children ages 5 and under.

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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2025/2026, if
applicable.

N/A. The exhibit and its accompanying educational programming will be limited to the FY 2025/26 grant period.

Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

Yes
Please share the
total dollar amount
for volunteer/in-kind
support using $33.49
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
2679.2
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

SCM_PotterExhibit_VolunteerWorksheet.pdf
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2025 through June 2026. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2025
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Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
12/31/2025
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
July 1, 2025: Exhibit marketing campaign begins. Education staff also will begin developing accompanying educational materials and programming, and will reach out to Rancho Cordova preschools and Pre-K classes to schedule field trips.

August 15, 2025: Potter the Otter Exhibit will be delivered to SCM.

August 19-22, 2025: Exhibit installation dates at SCM.

August 25, 2025: Exhibit opening for Museum Members.

August 26-December 31, 2025: Potter the Otter Exhibit will be open to the public. During this timeframe that the exhibit is open at the Museum, free/discounted school field trips and pop-up daily educational activities to accompany the exhibit will take place.

What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
We anticipate that maintenance of the Potter the Otter Exhibit may be one challenge. Because this exhibit is interactive, we expect some of the exhibit components to wear out or break. We plan to mitigate this challenge by including exhibit maintenance supplies in our project budget so that we can repair exhibit parts immediately when issues arise.

A second challenge is the very specific age range that this exhibit serves.

SCM serves children birth to age 8, and this exhibit is specifically designed for children under age 5. Therefore, it will not appeal to the older children that typically visit on the weekends. Our plan is to utilize pop-up activities and our other exhibits to keep older children engaged. We plan to use this exhibit as a means to attract preschoolers and Pre-K students to the Museum, focusing on childcare and school programs.
4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
on March 3, 2025, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
2701 Prospect Park Drive
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

N/A
Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) SCM_LetterofSupport_SarahButton.pdf
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Sherry Anne
Dayag
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Sacramento Children's Museum
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Grants Coordinator
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
No
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What is the name of
this project or
program's primary
contact if not the
person submitting
this application?
Sharon
Stone Smith
What is the email of
the primary contact?
If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
No, someone else would sign the contract
If selected by the
City Council to
receive an award,
what is the name of
the person at your
organization who
would sign the
contract?
Sharon
Stone Smith
What is the title of
this individual?
Executive Director
What is the best
phone number where
we could contact the
signatory?
What is the best
email address to
contact the
signatory?
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
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