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Rancho Cordova City Council
April 6, 2026

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How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
NA
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

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Primary street
address of
project/program
9845 Horn Road. Suite 100
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 Charles
Lago
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
California Capital Film Office, Corp DBA Rancho Cordova Film Office ITEM 19.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Executive Director
Provide contact
phone number:
+
Provide contact
email:
[email protected]
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?
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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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CALIFORNIA CAPITAL FILM OFFICE, CORP
DBA. RANCHO CORDOVA FILM OFFICE
BUDGETOFFICE RENT - $30,000
* O0ice portion of current location only. Does not include theatre portion.

PAYROLL - $58,000 (one full time, one part time)
OFFICE OPERATIONS - $9,600
- UTILITIES
- SUBSRICPTIONS
- MEMBERSHIPS
OFFCIE SUPPLIES - $1,800
TOTAL BUDGET - $99,400
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Background of the Rancho Cordova Film O8ice
The Rancho Cordova Film O3ice was established in 2000 with the goal of developing the city as a recognized filming destination in California.

Since its formation, the o3ice has built a professional infrastructure comparable to many established film o3ices across the state. This includes a fully developed website, a growing library of filming locations, and established relationships with production professionals and state film organizations.

Over the years, the o3ice has hosted numerous producers, production companies, and location managers who were exploring filming opportunities in Rancho Cordova or the greater Sacramento region.

Through these e3orts, Rancho Cordova has earned recognition as a film-friendly city that welcomes production and supports filmmakers.

The o3ice has faced several industry-wide challenges in recent years, including the COVID19 pandemic, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and the Writers Guild strike, all of which significantly slowed film and television production nationwide. In addition, California has recently experienced a broader downturn in filming activity, which has been widely documented within the industry.

Despite these challenges, the Rancho Cordova Film O3ice remains a viable and fully operational program. With its infrastructure already in place and strong industry relationships established, the o3ice is well positioned to attract new productions as filming activity rebounds in California.

Continued support for the program will ensure that Rancho Cordova remains competitive in attracting film projects and capturing the economic and promotional benefits they bring to the community.

Economic Impact and Community Benefits
The Rancho Cordova Film O3ice plays an important role in generating economic activity and increasing regional visibility for the City of Rancho Cordova.

When film, television, and commercial productions choose to film in a city, they bring direct spending into the local economy. Production crews often require hotel accommodations, catering services, equipment rentals, transportation, and other logistical support. Local restaurants, retail businesses, and service providers also benefit from the presence of film crews working in the community.

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By actively promoting Rancho Cordova as a filming destination and facilitating production logistics, the Film O3ice helps ensure that these economic opportunities are captured locally. Even small productions can bring meaningful short-term economic activity, while larger productions can have a significant financial impact over the course of several days or weeks of filming.

In addition to economic benefits, film production also provides promotional value for the city. When Rancho Cordova appears in films, commercials, or digital media content, it increases public awareness of the community and showcases its locations to broader audiences. This exposure can support tourism, business development, and civic pride.

The Film O3ice also strengthens connections between the entertainment industry and the local community by promoting opportunities for local crew members, students, and creative professionals to participate in film production. Through partnerships with California State University, Sacramento, the program provides practical experience opportunities for film students through internships and industry engagement.

By maintaining a professional film o3ice infrastructure, Rancho Cordova remains competitive with other cities that are actively pursuing film and television production.

Continued support for the program ensures that the city is well positioned to capture both the economic and promotional benefits that accompany media production.

Program Sustainability and Future Outlook
The Rancho Cordova Film O3ice has already established the infrastructure, industry relationships, and promotional tools necessary to attract film and media production to the city. While the film industry has experienced temporary slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent labor strikes, there are strong indications that production activity in California will rebound as these issues stabilize.

Because Rancho Cordova has already invested in building a professional and fully operational film o3ice—including a comprehensive website, an extensive locations database, and established relationships with production professionals and the California Film Commission—the city is well positioned to benefit when production levels increase.

Continued support for the Rancho Cordova Film O3ice ensures that the city remains visible and competitive in attracting film, television, and commercial productions. Maintaining this program protects the investment already made in building the Film O3ice infrastructure and positions Rancho Cordova to capture future economic opportunities and industry attention as filming activity returns to California.

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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

School Public Art Enhancement Project
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
This project will extend the existing school mural along an adjoining wall visible from the street, creating a larger and more cohesive public artwork.

The project will enhance the neighborhood’s visual landscape and support the city’s goal of promoting arts and culture in public spaces.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
This project will extend an existing mural located on the front-facing exterior wall of the school, which is highly visible to the surrounding neighborhood and to individuals traveling along the adjacent street. The current mural, originally funded through the City Community Enhancement grant, runs along a portion of the building that faces parallel to the street and has become a positive and recognizable visual feature for the community. This proposal will expand the mural onto an adjoining wall that turns perpendicular to the street, creating a more complete and cohesive public artwork that enhances the overall visual impact of the installation.

To maintain artistic continuity and preserve the visual integrity of the original design, the project will hire the same local artist who designed and painted the original mural. This approach ensures that the extension will blend seamlessly with the existing artwork while expanding the mural’s reach and storytelling potential. The extended mural will build upon the themes and aesthetic established in the original work, creating a unified piece that is more visible from multiple directions along the street.

Hiring the original artist also supports local arts and cultural professionals while ensuring the highest quality outcome for the project. Maintaining the same artistic voice allows the expanded mural to remain cohesive in style, color palette, and thematic elements. This continuity preserves the integrity of the original artwork while allowing it to grow into a more impactful and meaningful installation.

Because the school is located within a residential neighborhood, the mural serves as a highly accessible form of public art for community members who pass by daily. The extension of the mural will transform an otherwise blank exterior wall into a vibrant and engaging visual landmark. Public art installations such as murals contribute to a stronger sense of place, making neighborhoods feel more welcoming, culturally rich, and visually interesting.

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quality of the surrounding area and reinforce the school as a positive community presence.

In addition to beautifying the area, the mural contributes to community pride and connection. Schools often serve as central gathering points within neighborhoods, and the presence of public art helps reinforce the school as a welcoming and creative environment. The mural extension will further strengthen the relationship between the school and the broader community by providing a shared visual asset that reflects the value placed on creativity, culture, and community identity.

The extended mural will remain a long-term community asset. Unlike temporary programming, a mural provides lasting benefits for years to come by continuously enhancing the visual environment and promoting appreciation for public art. The location of the mural along a highly visible exterior wall ensures that it will continue to serve residents, students, and visitors as a source of inspiration and neighborhood pride.

Overall, this project represents a thoughtful and cost-effective way to expand an already successful public art initiative. By extending the existing mural with the same artist, the project will enhance the neighborhood’s visual character, support local arts and culture, and contribute to the City’s broader goals of community enrichment and cultural vibrancy.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The A.M. Winn Community Guild is a volunteer parent organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and enriching experiences for students at A.M. Winn EK-8 Waldorf Inspired Public School, a Title I school in Rancho Cordova.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The primary goal of this project is to expand the existing school mural to create a larger, cohesive public art installation that enhances the visual landscape of the neighborhood and increases access to public art for the community. By extending the mural onto an adjoining exterior wall visible from the street, the project will transform an additional blank space into a vibrant cultural asset that can be enjoyed by students, families, neighbors, and visitors.

A second goal is to strengthen the school’s role as a welcoming community landmark. Because the mural faces a public street in a residential neighborhood, the expanded artwork will contribute to neighborhood pride and reinforce the presence of arts and culture within the community.

Progress toward these goals will be measured through several clear metrics.

The first metric is successful project completion, defined as the design, preparation, and painting of the mural extension within the proposed project timeline and budget.

A second metric is increased public art visibility, demonstrated by the completion of the mural extension along the additional wall surface, increasing the overall scale and street visibility of the artwork.

A third metric is community engagement and awareness, which will be supported through communication with the school community and neighborhood about the mural project and its completion.

To ensure the project remains focused and efficiently managed, the project team will work closely with the original mural artist to establish a clear timeline for design, preparation, and installation. The team will monitor progress through key milestones, including finalization of the mural extension design, site preparation, painting, and project completion.

Regular communication between the project team and the artist will help ensure the work remains aligned with the original mural’s artistic vision and with the goals of enhancing the community through public art.

By maintaining clear goals, defined milestones, and regular coordination with the artist, the project team will ensure that the mural extension is completed successfully and continues to serve as a lasting artistic and cultural asset for the community.

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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
15000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
15000
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?
3000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
1500
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
1500
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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Estimated_Project_Budget-_Mural_Extension_Project.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
No, not seeking any other funding support.

Please explain why
you are not seeking
any other funding
support for your
project/program.

The scope of this project was intentionally designed to align with the funding available through the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. Because the mural extension is a focused expansion of an existing public artwork, the requested funding amount is sufficient to complete the project. Seeking additional funding sources is not necessary and could delay implementation of a project that directly benefits the community Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

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 $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
1042.5
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

Volunteer_Hours.pdf
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 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
9/16/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Weeks 1-2
Confirm grant award, finalize agreement with mural artist, and review project scope
Week 3-4
Artist develops and finalizes mural extension design to ensure continuity with the existing mural
Week 5
Site preparation planning, materials ordering, and scheduling of equipment
Week 6
Wall preparation including cleaning, priming, and minor surface repairs Weeks 7-9
Painting and installation of the mural extension
Week 10
Final detailing, protective coating application, and project completion Week 11
Project review and documentation (photos, communication to community
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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?
A potential challenge would come with coordinating with the Sacramento City Unified School's facilities department. We have established a relationship with them with the last mural project and have learned to successfully navigate their process. We believe we will be able to streamline this process for this project.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
400 students plus neighborhood community.

How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
400 students plus neighborhood community.
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
3351 Explorer Dr. Sacramento, CA 95827
List the city location
of the
project/program.

A.M. Winn EK-8 Public Waldorf School
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)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
Yes
Is the
project/program
requesting facility
use only or is this a
request to partner
with the school
district?
Facility Use Only. Visit the school district website for facility use information.

Please select all the
school districts which
your project/program
intends to involve:

Sacramento City USD
Please select one or
more of the
Sacramento City
Unified School
District school
facilities which your
project/program will
involve:

A.M. Winn EK-8 School
Have you reached
out to a contact at
the school(s) you
indicated above?
Yes
Please provide the
names of your
contacts at the
school(s) or
district(s) who are
familiar with your
project/program.

Nisha Turturici, Principal
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Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Katie
Smith
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
A.M. Winn Community Guild
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Vice Chair
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:

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?
Kris
Adams
What is the title of
this individual?
Treasurer
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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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Estimated Project Budget- Mural Extension Project
Category Description Amount
Artist Fee
(Labor/Salaries)
Design work, planning, surface layout, and painting of the mural extension $9,000
Materials & Supplies
Exterior mural paints, sealant/anti-graffiti coating, brushes, rollers, drop cloths, prep supplies $3,000
Equipment Lift/scaffolding rental, ladders, safety equipment $1,500 Surface Preparation Wall cleaning, priming, repair materials $1,500 Volunteer Parent
Hours Volunteer support for project coordination and site assistance $0 Project Total $15,000
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Volunteer
Hours
Hourly
Rate
Total In-Kind
Value
15 hours $34.75 $521.25
16 hours $34.75 $556.00
17 hours $34.75 $590.75
18 hours $34.75 $625.50
19 hours $34.75 $660.25
20 hours $34.75 $695.00
21 hours $34.75 $729.75
22 hours $34.75 $764.50
23 hours $34.75 $799.25
24 hours $34.75 $834.00
25 hours $34.75 $868.75
26 hours $34.75 $903.50
27 hours $34.75 $938.25
28 hours $34.75 $973.00
29 hours $34.75 $1,007.75
30 hours $34.75 $1,042.50
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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

Yes: 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
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project name to your
project/program.

TE4TN: Theatrical Stage Lighting 2026
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Acquire lighting equipment for use on traditional performance stages, and offer a workshop with national caliber theater lighting professional, to inspire Rancho Cordova youth interested in technical theater and enhance the experience of those who attend shows at the Mine Shaft in Rancho Cordova, including our signature event, Heartstoppers Haunts.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Background: Theater Education 4 Theater Nerds (TE4TN) is a Rancho Cordova-based 501(c)(3) community benefit theatrical education organization. Having produced its signature theatrical fundraiser, Heartstoppers Haunts, in and around Rancho since 2010, TE4TN achieved tax-exempt status in 2018, and the Heartstoppers event has only grown every year since with approximately 14,000 people attending its performances at the Mine Shaft in October 2025. A major aspect of that event, and the secret to TE4TN’s success, is our community volunteer and theater education programs, which operate year-round in the Mine Shaft facility.

For young people interested in the ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of theater production there are limited opportunities to learn the advanced techniques and practice skills necessary for a high-quality theatrical production.

Theater Education 4 Theater Nerds is one of the only theater organizations in the region that offers community members of any age - but especially youth - the opportunity to learn about technical theater (lights, sound, animatronics, special effects) and stage craft (costumes, scenery, props, makeup.) Most high school and childrens' community theater programs focus on the performing arts, and don't have opportunities for students to operate equipment, much less learn design, engineer tech scenarios or craft scenery.

For theatrical lighting specifically, while TE4TN has offered skills training around lighting equipment over the many years of Heartstoppers’ events, none of that equipment is designed to be used on traditional thrust stages, as that is not the type of productions TE4TN has done in the past.

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community. What that production made plain was the need for different lighting equipment in order to maintain the high production quality for which TE4TN has become known.

Grant Project Scope: In order to increase the capacity of the Mine Shaft facility for more theatrical productions, and to offer the best possible learning experience, TE4TN requires theatrical lighting equipment designed for traditional stages with which to teach and continue to expand its theatrical offerings to the Rancho Cordova community. TE4TN’s portion of the proceeds from the Heartstoppers event provides its annual education program budget and the seed money to build the next year’s fundraising event.There are no excess funds to purchase the necessary equipment all at once to ensure compatibility and training efficiency. To provide maximum usability in both production and training environments, the equipment needs to be mobile, weather-resistant (e.g. Theater in the Park,) recent technology, allow for design flexibility and a wide variety of infrastructure resources, as well as compatibility with TE4TN's existing light program boards and other equipment to leverage CEIF dollars.

Equipment: The equipment to be purchased includes two telescoping light poles with integrated stabilizing bases that can work at heights between 12 and 18 feet, allowing for both intimate indoor productions as well as larger outdoor stagings. The cross trusses are removable for maximum storage options. Blizzard TOUGHPAR Neo light units will serve as key front/defined color splashes, and the Blizzard Wash lights will keep symmetry with design and color output even at 100 feet distance to allow for maximum design flexibility, thus giving TE4TN students and partnering community groups a full-range of creative options. In addition, the package includes NewFeel 380W moving heads to provide high-intensity dynamic spot lighting. These powerful lights can be programmed to move on cue or follow the stage action, and they can also be used via manual remote control. The equipment wish list includes all of the cabling and power supplies needed, and all units are DMX controllable and power-linkable for a fully integrated – and interchangeable – system that is suitable for indoor and outdoor events. The project includes the purchase of specialized storage containers to maximize secure storage space at the Mine Shaft (when it’s not being used) and transportation safety for the equipment as it moves to its next use.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
TE4TN President/Executive Director – Joel Watson: The original “theater nerd,” Joel started out in his high school’s theater program because he wanted to learn how to make cool effects with lights.

Combining his love of all things Halloween with theater tech and the detailed décor he grew up admiring at Disneyland, was a natural evolution.

After years of progressively complex and popular home haunts, Joel opened his first professional haunted theatrical production in 2007, “Heartstoppers Haunted House.”
see attachment "Project Team"
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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The goals of the TE4TN: Theatrical Stage Lighting 2026 project are to purchase the indicated lighting equipment in time to be used for demonstration at the program kick-off: an advanced training workshop, free to the Rancho community, with a Broadway/national tour lighting designer.

Its first theatrical production use would be for the trainees to design and build full-function light shows for the early Spring ’27 Showcase, as well as for the late Spring ‘27 theatrical production of Hummingbird Theater Company, a Rancho Cordova-supported theater group utilizing the Mine Shaft facility. The equipment would then be available to enhance the 2027 Heartstoppers Haunt event and for other community groups that have events at the Mine Shaft.

Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading. 2026AppATTACH-TE4TN_Project_Team.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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
42461
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
29825
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?
2000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
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What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
1500
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
25825
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
500
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. 2026AppATTACH-TE4TN_ProjectBudget.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.

In addition to the valuable work our dedicated volunteers will do on behalf of the Kick Off workshop and the training of interested community members on the use and care of the equipment, TE4TN has budgeted for its employees to inspect and manage the equipment and the training program, as well as purchasing the containers to securely store the equipment at the Mine Shaft when not in use. Funding and sponsorships are also being sought to pay for additional industry expert workshop presenters and mentors in the areas of light board programming and operation, lighting design, and scenery projection to enhance the education offered around the requested equipment. These workshops are in addition to the 2026-27 planned educational classes on such topics as stage makeup, crafting props, set building, sound effects, etc., for which TE4TN’s part of the Heartstoppers’ revenues are used. It is hoped that the cumulative effects of this thorough education approach will help increase awareness around the performing arts in Rancho Cordova, encourage volunteerism for our artistic organizations, and raise the production levels of theater events locally.

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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Based on the operating life-span of TE4TN’s inventory of other theatrical equipment, thanks to TE4TN’s volunteers’ careful use and maintenance, it is anticipated that the light fixtures and cabling will have a five-year operating life after which they will need to be replaced or repaired. The stands and trusses will probably be functional for 10 years. TE4TN’s long term plan is to both secure future equipment grant funding and expand budgetary commitments to TE4TN’s ‘reserve for replacement’ account, so that it is fully funded and future equipment replacements and upgrades can be accomplished timely.

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 $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
6611
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

ATTACHMENT-TE4TN_Volunteer.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 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
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Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
9/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/30/2027
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Sept 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Sept 2026 - Receive grant award contract & funding; promote Senior Student Showcase program and call for entries
Oct 2026 – run Heartstoppers Haunts fundraising event; price equipment; accept applications for Senior Student Showcase program; secure kick off speaker; select Senior Student Showcase participants
Nov 2026 – finalize purchases & sign speaker contract; begin Senior Student meetings with mentors
Jan. 2027 – receive equipment & test; continue Senior Student meetings with mentors (first design deadlines)
Feb. 2027 – finish planning for kick-off event & Showcase promotion plan; March 2027 – lighting workshop series kick off event; Senior Student Showcase performances (3/26-/2027-4/3/2027)
April 2027 – prep for Hummingbird Theater Co. production & equipment use May 2027 – Hummingbird performances
June 2027 – Second lighting workshop & equipment pack 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?
Challenge 1 – most of this equipment is imported and the current tariff environment could change thereby increasing costs beyond the budget. If that becomes the case, there are a few solutions – not the least of which is a combination of all of them: a.) if we think the prices will go down in the near term (30-60 days,) we just wait to make our purchases; b.) buy fewer pieces or different brands so long as the objective of a workable lighting system is achieved; c.) depending on revenues from the 2026 Heartstoppers event, TE4TN could contribute a few more dollars to make up the difference if it doesn’t jeopardize the build budget for the 2027 event and/or the ongoing educational program objectives for the 2027 fiscal year.

Challenge 2 – Unable to secure space or desired caliber of speaker for kickoff event at desired time; Solutions are to try other venues, move the date, try other contacts or some combination of the three.

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How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
The kick-off workshops and the rest of the lighting workshop series could reach over 200 individuals, while the hands-on advanced training will be limited in 2027 to six senior students (more in subsequent years); the impact of improved theatrical lighting for the benefit of audiences in 2027 alone is potentially over 1,000 people.

How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
While it is the intention of the program to market all events to residents of Rancho Cordova first, with preferences for Rancho students, etc., ultimately the objective is to reach as many people as possible for the workshops and to sell tickets to performances to support ongoing programming. Based on the volunteer participation in the Heartstoppers fundraising event, we would expect approximately 40 percent of the program participation numbers noted above to be from Rancho Cordova.

Heartstoppers Haunts attracts patrons from all over Northern California (and a few from Southern California,) but the Showcase and Hummingbird Theater’s performances will only pull from the greater Sacramento area, including Rancho Cordova.
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
2300 Mine Shaft Lane
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95742
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CEIF PROGRAM APPLICATION – TE4TN
ATTACHMENT – Project Volunteers
TE4TN’s dedicated volunteers are all theater lovers and many are members of Rancho Cordova’s community. It is anticipated that at least ten of our volunteer group will assist with the Kick Off workshop by doing community promotions, outreach to schools in Rancho to encourage them to come to the schools-only Friday session with the workshop presenter, and to assist at the Saturday workshop itself, with set up/take down, directing students, distributing materials, etc.

The estimates for this level of engagement are 10 persons over many days, totaling approx. 150 hours. Later in the 2026-27 term, volunteer educators will be working with our technical theater students to teach them how to use the new equipment and those estimates are five individuals putting in eight hours each to ensure the equipment is used correctly and safely.

Volunteer Lighting Educator hours value – 2026-27 40 34.79 1,392.00 Workshop Volunteer hours value (promotion, hosting,
coordination)
150 34.79 5,219.00
SUBTOTAL 2026-27 … VOLUNTEERS 6,611.00
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Cordova Community Council Foundation * 2729 Prospect Park Dr. * Suite 117 * Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 273-5707 * cordovacouncil.org
Feb. 26, 2026
City of Rancho Cordova
Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Grant Program
Rancho Cordova, CA
Dear CEIF Team:

On behalf of the Cordova Community Council (CCC), I am delighted to endorse and strongly urge approval of Theater Education for Theater Nerds (TE4TN)’s application to purchase theatrical lighting equipment to enhance community performances in Rancho Cordova.

CCC has proudly partnered with TE4TN since 2013, as they created and built Heartstoppers Haunted House, now the Sacramento region’s leading Halloween haunt attraction. Through this signature event, TE4TN has cultivated a powerful sense of belonging for hundreds of youth and adult volunteers while helping establish Rancho Cordova as a true Halloween-season destination. Each year, more than 14,000 visitors experience Heartstoppers, with ticket revenue supporting the charitable missions of both TE4TN and the Cordova Community Council.

Beyond the annual haunt, TE4TN demonstrates an unwavering commitment to quality and community engagement. They are a fan favorite in the Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Parade and have expanded their presence by participating in our annual “Date Night” volunteer recruitment event. They generously donate complimentary tickets to support local fundraisers and intentionally create space within their volunteer ranks for a broad and diverse community of theater enthusiasts of all ages.

In recent years, TE4TN has expanded its impact even further. They now offer hands-on training classes for aspiring “haunters” and stage artists, covering essential skills such as set construction, costuming, theatrical makeup, and technical production. For the past two years, they have transformed the Mine Shaft property— home to Heartstoppers—into a live theater venue, producing original plays and demonstrating the space's versatility. This year, they are collaborating with Hummingbird Theater to continue expanding performing arts opportunities in our community.

The focus of this grant—upgrading theatrical lighting equipment—represents a critical next step in strengthening the technical capacity of our local performing arts scene. Modern, flexible-use lighting will not only elevate the quality of productions at Heartstoppers and other performances but also provide meaningful skill-building opportunities for youth and adults interested in technical theater. As Rancho Cordova’s performing arts sector continues to grow, access to professional-grade equipment and hands-on training will help cultivate talent, deepen connections, and foster a true sense of belonging.

In support of this effort, the Cordova Community Council has committed space at our Mine Shaft property for skill development, safe storage, and proper use of the requested equipment. We are proud to partner in ITEM 19.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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Cordova Community Council Foundation * 2729 Prospect Park Dr. * Suite 117 * Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 273-5707 * cordovacouncil.org
ensuring that these resources are maintained responsibly and leveraged to raise the overall quality of stagecraft in Rancho Cordova. As additional venues are identified and developed in the future, having established performing arts groups and loyal audiences will position our city for continued cultural and economic success.

TE4TN’s dedication to continuous improvement, inclusive participation, and community enrichment makes them an outstanding candidate for support through the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. We are proud to collaborate with them and enthusiastically support this investment in Rancho Cordova's blossoming performing arts sector.

Sincerely,
Shelly Blanchard
Executive Director
Cordova Community Council
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To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Danielle Mercado, and I am the Artistic Director of Hummingbird Theatre Company in Rancho Cordova, CA. We are currently in residence with the Non-profit ‘Theatre Education 4 Theatre Nerds’’ (T.E.4.T.N.) at the Mineshaft Building in Rancho Cordova. We are putting on “Romeo and Juliet (but Pirates)” in May 2026 and have been working with TE4TN as well as the Cordova Community Council Foundation for the last couple of months to begin conceiving and developing this project.

I understand that T.E.4.T.N. is applying for a grant, and I am happy to write this letter in full support of their organization.

While I haven’t known Joel, Lisa or the organization for very long, the Heartstoppers event's reputation speaks for itself. They have shown enormous growth and potential throughout their stay at the Mineshaft Building, building up Heartstoppers year after year in what can only be described as a magnificent feat. They are very well known in Northern California.

The TE4TN team has been very supportive and accommodating as fellow theatre lovers and makers. That initiative speaks volumes about the leadership. They understand that community theatre thrives on support, collaboration, and shared success. The Heartstoppers team puts in an incredible amount of work behind the scenes. From set building and technical design to administration, outreach, acquiring materials, and taking care of actors and creative teams, education in costuming, special effects, engineering, stunts, etc., they are ready to bring even more to the space and use it as a multi-event venue.

This request for lighting would not only allow them to put on more shows throughout the year, it would also allow organizations such as mine to thrive as well. If we pool our resources, we can create a multi-discipline creative arts space that allows us all to reach our full potential, put on incredible shows, and truly benefit the entire City of Rancho Cordova.

I have no doubt that Theatre Education 4 Theatre Nerds would use grant funding responsibly and transparently. The leadership team members are thoughtful, organized, and passionate about bringing quality theatre to our community. The impact of their work extends beyond actors - it also benefits technicians, students, creative teams, families, and audiences throughout the Sacramento region and beyond.

I strongly support Theatre Education 4 Theatre Nerds and am confident in their ability to successfully complete the proposed project. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.

Best Regards,
Danielle Mercado
Hummingbird Theatre Company
Artistic Director
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CEIF PROGRAM APPLICATION – TE4TN
ATTACHMENT – PROJECT TEAM (continued)
Joel Watson continued - Over the intervening years, Joel has created a program offering hundreds of young people opportunities to try their hand at theatrical lighting, sound effects and set design – not to mention project management, team work and problem solving – while working on the annual Heartstoppers production, as well as other stagecraft skills and technical topics through monthly theater education workshops. Joel designs all of the educational opportunities and uses his contacts in the technical theater and professional haunt industries to bring presenters for the various workshops, as well as serving as the primary instructor during the Heartstoppers production season.

Cordova Community Council Foundation: CCCF was originally introduced to TE4TN in 2010, when the Heartstoppers haunted theatrical event came to Haggin Park, and then began actively working with the organization in 2013 to more fully integrate TE4TN with the Rancho Cordova community and its high school students. Today, the CCCF assists with location management and is a major financial beneficiary of the large community fundraiser that Heartstoppers has become. As the owner of the Mine Shaft facility where the requested lighting equipment will be used and stored, the CCCF’s mission will also benefit in that the equipment would be available (along with TE4TN-trained advanced tech students) for use with the community concert band and other CCCF supported groups when they come to the facility to rehearse or perform.

TE4TN Board Secretary/CFO – Toan Pham: Mr. Pham is a live performance sound engineer and sound board software developer, who joined the TE4TN board of directors in January 2025, but has ties to Heartstoppers that go way back. He is part of Joel’s circle of fellow theater techies that started out working with theatrical lighting and sound design in the mid 90s. Now as the volunteer CFO for the organization, he is responsible for financial oversight and ensuring that all funds are used according to the budget, grant and sponsor restrictions, and board guidance.

Toan works closely with the organization’s Business Manager who has the day-to-day money management duties.

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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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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Project/Program
Synopsis
With CEIF support, Sacramento Children’s Museum will bring a new nationally traveling exhibit called Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen to our Museum that invites children and their families to explore multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Project Details
Sacramento Children’s Museum respectfully requests $50,000 in funding support over a two-year period from the City of Rancho Cordova Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) to bring a new nationally traveling exhibit called Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen to our Museum in Fall 2027.

This immersive exhibit invites children and their families to explore multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts. Inspired by the tools and tasks related to flying and aeronautics, the interactive experiences mix real artifacts with hands-on play. Visitors of all ages will be able to imagine themselves in the role of aviators, inspired by the past and dream of the future. In this exhibit, visitors can:

Scroll through an interactive slide show featuring historical images of the Tuskegee Airmen and their airplanes.

Dive into aviation history by exploring historical artifacts and information panels on display that highlight the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their influence on the future of aviation.

Get an up-close view of the inside of a Cockpit Flight Trainer and watch videos of the plane taking off and landing from the captain’s seat advantage point. This life-size cockpit is perfect for dramatic play and includes a row of actual airplane seats.

Design and build a custom rocket using just paper and tape, and watch it blast off at the Rocket Launcher.

Step up to the Interactive Mirror, activated by pressure sensitive mats, to expose images of airplanes. This activity helps visitors see themselves in roles in the aviation field with a variety of costumes.

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To complement this exhibit and expand the learning experience, we plan to host three community events during the exhibit’s run (September 2027 - January 2028). These events will offer extended evening hours for families to explore the Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit and will feature community partners. All Rancho Cordova residents will receive free admission for these family-friendly events.

CEIF support will cover essential expenses for our project, including exhibit rental and shipping costs ($18,000); installation costs ($20,000); marketing and graphic design ($4,500); personnel expenses ($2,500); and free event admission for Rancho Cordova residents ($5,000).

Alignment with Grant Purpose
Our project primarily aligns with the fund’s focus on promoting Arts, Culture, History and Entertainment for the benefit of the Rancho Cordova community. The Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit brings history to life. The exhibit centers on the Tuskegee Airmen, the first military division of African American pilots who fought in World War II. Their courage, dedication, and groundbreaking achievements in the face of adversity are an essential part of American history, and this exhibit will provide a unique opportunity for local children to learn about these trailblazing figures in an interactive, age-appropriate setting. Further, the family-friendly events will celebrate the rich aviation history of the Sacramento region and Rancho Cordova. We will invite community partners to participate and table at these events, including California Capitol Airshow, the City of Rancho Cordova, and other Sacramento Area Museums.

Our project also aligns with the fund’s focus on Children and Youth. The exhibit’s engaging, hands-on activities on aviation and aeronautics will make a profound impact on promoting STEM education for those in the critical 0-8 age range. By making these STEM concepts accessible and fun, the exhibit will not only engage children in understanding how flight works, but will also foster their curiosity about science and technology at an early age. Moreover, this exhibit inspires children to dream big! Children of all ages can imagine themselves as future aviators through hands-on imaginative play, interactive games, and inspirational artifacts and stories from the past.

Sacramento Children’s Museum has proudly served the Rancho Cordova community for the past 15 years, and this new project will provide thousands of local children and their families with a rich, multidimensional learning experience that incorporates STEM education, the heroic contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, and Rancho Cordova’s ties to the aviation industry.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Exhibit Development
Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen was created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, Inc. Sacramento Children’s Museum will be the first museum in California to feature this extraordinary exhibit.

Museum Project Team
Museum Executive Director Sharon Stone Smith will oversee all aspects of the exhibit. Sharon has spearheaded our traveling exhibits program over the past four years, successfully bringing four distinct, immersive exhibitions that have engaged thousands of children in STEM learning, social-emotional learning, and health and wellness.

Museum Grants Coordinator Sherry Anne Dayag will assist in fundraising efforts for this project.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Project Goals

1. Educate children about the inspiring history of the Tuskegee Airmen, pioneers who broke barriers in both aviation and American society.

2. Promote STEM learning, notably the fundamentals of flight and aviation, through hands-on activities.

3. Inspire children to dream big and pursue continued education and careers in aviation-related fields.

4. Celebrate Rancho Cordova’s rich aviation history.

5. Serve 4,400 Rancho Cordova residents through this project.

Metrics
To measure our progress in meeting goals Nos. 1-4, we will utilize online parent surveys and staff observations to assess how the exhibit impacts children’s STEM knowledge, and their understanding of the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and Rancho Cordova’s ties to the aviation industry. To measure our success in meeting goal No. 5, we will track the number of Rancho Cordova residents who visit the exhibit and attend the free community events.

Team Management Strategies
To ensure the project team’s efforts remain focused, we will hold quarterly meetings to assess project progress and address any challenges. We will also seek feedback from visitors, staff, and partners following each community event to ensure these events successfully meet visitors’ needs and stay aligned with our project goals.

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

SCM_AimHigh_ONE-PAGER.pdf
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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
77000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
50000
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?
2500
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
38000
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
9500
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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SCM_AimHigh_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 plan to request additional grant funding from the Kelly Foundation ($10,000) and the Sacramento County TOT Grant program ($10,000). We also plan to use revenue from Museum ticket sales to fund this project.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

We are requesting funding for a two-year period. The exhibit is reserved for our Museum’s use for Fall 2027, and the exhibit’s rental fees are due over multiple years.

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
For requests
spanning multiple
years, share the
dollar amount
requested per year.

FY 2026-2027: $25,000
FY 2027-2028: $25,000
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For
projects/programs
that span multiple
years, please
describe your
sustainability plan
and whether it is
viable as a single
year request.

Our project is not viable as a single-year request. The exhibit is reserved for our Museum’s use for Fall 2027, and the exhibit’s rental fees are due over multiple years. The project will end in January 2028 at the culmination of our exhibit rental period.

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 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
1/31/2028
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
FY 2026-2027
July 1, 2026: Museum staff fundraising efforts begin
September 2026: Exhibit rental fee payment due
January 2027 - March 2027: Graphic design and staff planning for community events begins
April 2027 - June 2027: Marketing and community outreach begins FY 2027-2028
July 2027 - August 2027: Marketing and community outreach continues August 2027: Exhibit rental fee payment due
September 13 - 24, 2027: Exhibit receiving and installation September 25, 2027 - January 9, 2028: Exhibit open to the public.

Three family-friendly community events will take place during the timeframe of the exhibit, tentatively once monthly in October, November, and December 2027.

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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?
We anticipate that maintenance of the Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit will be one challenge. Because the exhibit is interactive, we expect some of the exhibit’s hands-on components to wear out or break and some of the technological elements may fail. To ensure that all exhibit components continue operating smoothly, we will develop a proactive maintenance and inspection schedule to ensure everything is functioning properly, with special attention to high-use exhibits. We also will train staff on basic troubleshooting.

Another potential challenge is reaching our intended audience. To build awareness and ensure maximum engagement, particularly for our familyfriendly community events, we will utilize social media, press releases to local news outlets, and community partners to promote the project and broaden its reach, and increase these efforts if our events are not heavily attended.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
26,000
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
4,400
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

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_Letter_of_Support_CCA2026.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:
[email protected]
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?
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?
[email protected]
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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Mather Airport ● 10425 Norden Avenue ● Mather, CA 95655 ● (916) 876-7568 ● www.CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com March 5, 2026
Re: Letter of Support for Sacramento Children’s Museum
Dear Grants Committee,
I am pleased to offer my strong support for Sacramento Children’s Museum’s grant proposal to feature a new children’s exhibit highlighting the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and the fascinating world of flight.

The California Capital Airshow is proud to support educational efforts that inspire young people to explore aviation, aerospace, and STEM opportunities, and we are honored to partner regularly with Sacramento Children’s Museum in sharing the rich aviation heritage of our region. Located near historic Mather Airport -- home to more than a century of aviation history -- the Museum provides an exceptional environment to spark curiosity in young minds and introduce children to the many rewarding careers across aviation, aerospace, and advanced technology industries.

This work aligns closely with our own mission at the California Capital Airshow to inspire young people to explore these career fields through exciting and meaningful educational experiences.

Sacramento Children’s Museum consistently delivers engaging, hands-on learning experiences that translate complex ideas into moments of discovery for young learners. Their commitment to interactive education and family-centered programming makes them an invaluable community resource and a trusted partner for organizations like ours that are dedicated to inspiring the next generation.

The proposed Aim High exhibit is a natural extension of the Museum’s mission.

Through hands-on and age-appropriate activities, children will explore the principles of aerodynamics and the mechanics of flight while discovering the heroic contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen. As the first Black military aviators in the U.S.

Army Air Corps during World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen demonstrated extraordinary skill and courage while helping break barriers in American aviation.

Their legacy remains especially meaningful in our region, which is fortunate to be home to two very active Tuskegee Airmen Heritage Chapters that continue to preserve and share these important stories. An exhibit like this will resonate deeply with the incredibly diverse students and families we serve, offering young learners both inspiration and a powerful reminder that aviation—and the opportunities it represents -- belongs to everyone.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Terrence McNamara
Atlas Disposal
CHAIR
Timothy Murphy
North State Building Industry
Association

VICE CHAIR
Dr. Brian Aguilar
Physicians for a Healthy
California

SECRETARY
Michael Faust
Velocity Strategies

TREASURER
Abel Barrientes
Major General, USAF (Ret.)
Shelly Blanchard
Cordova Community Council
Matthew Ceccato
Office of Congressman Ami Bera
Stephen Clark
Sacramento County
Department of Airports
Brandon Darnell
Visit Sacramento
Grant Deary
Deary Enterprises
Felipe Fuentes
Pacific Coast Capitol Advisors, Inc.

Robert W. Heidt, Jr.

Sacramento Metro Chamber
of Commerce
Samantha Lieuwen
City of Rancho Cordova
Robert J. Martinelli
Colonel, USAF (Ret.)
Glen Rickelton
Sacramento County
Department of Airports
Micah Runner
City of Rancho Cordova
Marc Sapoznik
Visit Rancho Cordova
Dave Sikich
Atlas Disposal
Will Middleton

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
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Mather Airport ● 10425 Norden Avenue ● Mather, CA 95655 ● (916) 876-7568 ● www.CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com I am confident that this exhibit will provide a meaningful educational experience for Rancho Cordova and the broader Sacramento region’s children and families, inspiring the next generation of pilots, engineers, innovators, and leaders. Based on our experience partnering with Sacramento Children’s Museum -- and with the strong support for youth aviation education across our region -- I believe in their ability to deliver an engaging and impactful exhibit that will benefit our community for years to come.

I fully support Sacramento Children’s Museum in bringing this important and inspiring project to life. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Darcy Brewer
Chief Executive Officer
California Capital Airshow
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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

I Love Rancho Cordova Back to School Swag
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
We would like to repeat the same program that we did last year. We want to give out free outerwear to people in the community with the "I Love Rancho Cordova" logo on it.

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Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The I Love Rancho Cordova Outerwear Giveaway is a community-wide initiative designed to promote civic pride, strengthen community identity, and provide practical support to residents. Organized by I Love Rancho Cordova (ILRC), a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the City of Rancho Cordova, the program distributes high-quality “I Love Rancho Cordova” outerwear to residents during a free public community event.

The goal of the program is to bring residents together while reinforcing a shared sense of pride in Rancho Cordova. Participants receive outerwear featuring the message “I Love Rancho Cordova,” encouraging residents to celebrate the city they call home and fostering a visible expression of community pride.

This project aligns with the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund goals by promoting community engagement, strengthening local identity, and creating a positive, inclusive experience that is open to all residents. The giveaway is designed to be accessible and welcoming, allowing individuals and families from across the community to participate without financial barriers.

In addition to promoting civic pride, the program also provides a practical benefit to residents. The outerwear distributed through the program offers a useful clothing item that can be worn throughout the year, particularly during cooler months. For many families, this provides both a meaningful symbol of community pride and a tangible benefit.

The giveaway event itself also serves as an opportunity for residents to gather, meet neighbors, and connect with their community in a positive and welcoming environment. Events like this strengthen relationships among residents and contribute to a stronger sense of belonging.

Beyond the event, the outerwear continues to promote community pride as residents wear it throughout Rancho Cordova at parks, local businesses, community events, and other public spaces. Each item becomes a visible reminder that Rancho Cordova is a community people are proud to call home.

By supporting the I Love Rancho Cordova Outerwear Giveaway, the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund will help expand a program that encourages civic pride, supports residents, and strengthens the sense of community that makes Rancho Cordova a vibrant and connected city.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The team is led by Elliott Stevenson, Brandon Coleman, and Ed Harris all co-founders of I Love Rancho Cordova. We also have volunteer that help during the event. We use a local Rancho Cordova print shop to produce the outerwear.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The goal of the I Love Rancho Cordova Outerwear Giveaway is to strengthen community pride, encourage civic connection, and provide a practical benefit to residents through a positive, inclusive community event.

The program is designed to create a visible expression of pride in Rancho Cordova while bringing residents together in a welcoming environment.

First, the program seeks to promote civic pride and a stronger sense of identity among residents. By distributing outerwear featuring the message “I Love Rancho Cordova,” the project encourages residents to celebrate their city and visibly express pride in their community. As residents wear the outerwear throughout the city, the message reinforces a positive shared identity and strengthens the overall sense of belonging within Rancho Cordova.

Second, the program aims to increase community engagement by creating a free public event where residents can gather, meet neighbors, and participate in a shared community experience. Events that bring residents together in a positive and welcoming setting help build stronger relationships and contribute to a more connected community.

Third, the program provides a practical benefit to residents by distributing high-quality outerwear that can be used throughout the year, particularly during cooler seasons. Providing useful clothing at no cost helps ensure the event is accessible and beneficial to residents from a wide range of backgrounds.

Finally, the program aims to create a lasting impact by extending the visibility of community pride beyond the event itself. As residents wear the outerwear at parks, local businesses, community events, and other public spaces, the message continues to promote Rancho Cordova as a city where people take pride in their community and support one another.

Through these goals, the program contributes to building a stronger, more connected Rancho Cordova where residents feel proud of the place they call home.

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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
10000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
10000
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?
500
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
7500
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
2000
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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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 trying to secure additional funding from various community sources.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, 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 $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
50 Please provide a
worksheet explaining
your volunteer/in-kind
contribution. You
may upload a file in
the following formats:

CSV, DOC, DOCX,
or PDF.

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?
Yes
How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?
1 How much funding
has your organization
received from the
Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
through our
traditional grants (not
including
microgrants)?
$10,000
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
10/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
10/1/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
We need time to get the outwear produced, so the earlier the funding, the better. The event will be a one day event only.

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 only challenge we will have is getting the word out, but with the marketing line in the budget we will be successful.

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How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
300-400
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
300-400
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] 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.

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 Elliott
Stevenson
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
I Love Rancho Cordova
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Co-Founder
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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

Sacramento Telangana Association: Festival of Flowers
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
The Festival of Flowers, organized by the Sacramento Telangana Association, brings together diverse cultures through traditional dances, music, art exhibitions, and educational workshops.

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Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The Sacramento Telangana Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich culture and arts of India.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between diverse ethnic communities and integrate multiple cultures through active civic engagement and community involvement.

Every year, during the September–October time frame, the Sacramento Telangana Association organizes the festival “Bathukamma – Festival of Flowers.” This vibrant and colorful celebration highlights the intrinsic relationship between earth, water, plants, flowers, and human beings, fostering a sense of community integration and harmony. The festival honors the beauty of nature, the collective spirit of people, the indomitable strength of women, and the agrarian community’s scientific approach to preserving natural resources.

The Bathukamma Festival is a unique cultural event that showcases the heritage of Telangana through a variety of activities. These include traditional dances, music performances, art exhibitions, and educational workshops on creating Bathukammas—beautiful, multi-layered floral arrangements. The festival also features authentic Telangana cuisine, which is served free to all attendees, offering a delightful cultural and culinary experience.

The Sacramento Telangana Association is requesting community enhancement grant funds to support the Festival of Flowers. This event encourages active civic engagement and provides a strong sense of place for residents through arts, music, culture, education, and entertainment.

Over the past decade, this festival has served as a platform for integrating diverse cultures into the community, fostering mutual respect, appreciation, and understanding.

Over the last ten years, the festival has attracted approximately 2,000 participants annually from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including elected representatives, public officials, business leaders, community leaders, and volunteers. Measure H grant funding will enable us to further enhance, educate, and organize this unique festival in the heart of the City of Rancho Cordova.

Bathukamma – Festival of Flowers has the potential to grow into a major regional tourist attraction, drawing visitors from across California and beyond. It promotes the image of Rancho Cordova as a vibrant cultural hub, enhancing the city’s reputation while contributing to economic growth.

Visitors from cities such as Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Stockton, Yuba City, Fremont, San Ramon, Fresno, Modesto, and Fairfield help generate new revenue for the local economy and create opportunities for partnerships that improve quality of life in Rancho Cordova.

In summary, the Bathukamma Festival is not just a celebration of flowers— it is a celebration of culture, community, and collective spirit. It serves as a vital platform for cultural exchange, education, and civic engagement, making it an invaluable asset to the Sacramento region.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Sacramento Telangana Association board has leadership and skill to organize
the event with help of dedicated community volunteers, our team contains members from various professionals, doctors, business owners, educators, and community leaders.

1. Satish Pasupulati – Sr. Engineer/Entrepreneur/Community LeaderFounder

2. Sunitha Venteru – President and Sr.Engineer, UC Davis

3. Srinadha Babu - Member of Board of Trustee, Sr.Engineer, State of California

4. Laxma Legala – IT Professional/Community Volunteer

5. Anil Reddy – Community Volunteer

6. Srinivas Reddy Kumbam –Entrepreneur

7. Dr.Venu Bellum, MD Kaiserpermanete, Rancho Cordova

8. Dr.Nataraj Podishetty - Plant Sciences ,UC Davis
Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Our goal is to integrate the diverse cultures and ethnicities of the Greater Sacramento region by providing enriching experiences in arts, music, culture, and education. This festival connects various sectors of the community through active civic engagement, fostering a strong sense of place and community pride. It strengthens community relationships through shared experiences in arts, music, culture, education, and entertainment.

This festival is free and open to all community members. It remains a celebration of women’s strength and symbolic empowerment. The event honors womanhood and nature’s beauty by celebrating flowers and their significance in cultural tradition.

It is essential to educate future generations about different cultures, traditions, and the diverse world we live in. As global connections continue to grow, cultural understanding becomes increasingly important. The Bathukamma festival helps children in our community learn to appreciate and respect various cultures and traditions, ultimately shaping them into more informed, compassionate, and responsible citizens.

The festival features a variety of engaging programs, including traditional dancing, an art exhibition, an educational workshop on creating Bathukammas, and the opportunity to enjoy authentic Telangana cuisine— served free to all attendees.

This festival supports the Rancho Cordova community by attracting visitors from across the Sacramento region, including cities such as Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Stockton, Yuba City, Fremont, San Ramon, Fresno, Modesto, and Fairfield. The influx of visitors contributes new revenue to the local economy and creates opportunities for partnerships that enhance the overall quality of life in Rancho Cordova.

Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading. 2025_pics.pdf
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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
30000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
20000
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?
0 What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
15000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
5000
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
5000
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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Total_ProjectCost_2026.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 few annual sponsors for our events who contributes from 500 to 2000. For this event we have secured 5000 dollars funding.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, 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
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
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How much funding
has your organization
received from the
Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
through our
traditional grants (not
including
microgrants)?
More than 50000 dollars over the years
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
10/17/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
10/17/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
The Flower Festival is a single-day event that will be scheduled based on the availability of Navigator School on October 17 or 18, 2026.

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?
In case of bad weather, we may need to postpone the event to the following day or the next weekend.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
About 2000
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
1500
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
10679 Bear Hollow Dr
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
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Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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?
Yes
Is the
project/program
requesting facility
use only or is this a
request to partner
with the school
district?
Facility Use Only. Visit the school district website for facility use information.

Please select all the
school districts which
your project/program
intends to involve:

Folsom Cordova USD
Please select one or
more of the Folsom
Cordova Unified
School District
school facilities
which your
project/program will
involve:

Navigator Elementary School
Have you reached
out to a contact at
the school(s) you
indicated above?
Yes
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Please provide the
names of your
contacts at the
school(s) or
district(s) who are
familiar with your
project/program.

Ariel Gilson
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Sunitha
Venteru
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Sacramento Telangana Association
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
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
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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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

Yes: 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.

Teatro Espejo: Season 51
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Teatro Espejo’s 51st season will feature resonant and electric offerings for the community including a piece of original theater created by our ensemble of teatristas, a comedic one-man show, and our bi-annual Intercultural Festival of the Arts.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description

THE SEASON
Teatro Espejo’s 51st season is designed as a three-part, communitycentered initiative serving Rancho Cordova and greater Sacramento County through original artistic creation and intercultural collaboration.

The season begins with the development and production of a new, collectively created original play. Rooted in community stories and devised in collaboration with local artists, this work will reflect the lived experiences, histories, and aspirations of Rancho Cordova residents. The creation process will include artist convenings, story circles, and rehearsals that prioritize multigenerational participation. The production will be presented at Fat Elephant Theatre, with accessible ticket options to ensure broad community access.

The second show of our season is a new comedic one-man show written and performed by a local favorite, Ike Torres. Having performed several of his original solo shows throughout the Sacramento region, Ike has cultivated a local following and will premiere his newest show, HUMANIDAD, in collaboration with a creative team of teatristas. The show, while still in development, will touch on themes of being Latino in today’s political climate, the “American Dream”, and gender expression. With a shorter run, HUMANIDAD will also be presented at Fat Elephant Theatre.

The third anchor of the season is the Intercultural Festival of the Arts, a week-long celebration produced in partnership with culturally specific arts organizations including Matriarchy Theatre, Sinag-tala Filipino Theater, Ma Series Arts, and PNDA Lahiarts. Each partner will curate an evening of performance representing distinct cultural traditions across theater, dance, music, spoken word, and visual art. The festival culminates in a free community block party featuring live music, local vendors, teaching artists, and family-friendly activities.

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Together, these programs advance Rancho Cordova’s goals of community enhancement by:
• Expanding access to arts programming at low cost
• Increasing visibility and opportunity for historically under-resourced BIPOC artists
• Strengthening cross-cultural understanding and civic connection • Activating local venues and public spaces
• Driving foot traffic to nearby small businesses during performances and festival events

COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Rancho Cordova is home to a diverse and growing population. However, culturally specific performing arts opportunities that reflect the identities of Latine, Black, Indigenous, and AAPI residents remain limited. Teatro Espejo’s season directly addresses this gap by creating spaces where community members see their stories, languages, and aesthetics represented.

Our plays offer local artists paid professional opportunities while fostering collaboration and skill-building. The Intercultural Festival expands audiences across communities, breaking down silos between organizations and encouraging shared participation. The culminating block party and marketplace support local creative entrepreneurs and vendors, contributing to neighborhood vibrancy and economic activity.

By combining original storytelling with intercultural celebration, Teatro Espejo’s season strengthens cultural vitality, supports economic activity, promotes inclusive public gathering, and deepens community pride in Rancho Cordova. It represents both artistic excellence and meaningful community investment.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Dr. Manuel Pickett (Lead Festival Organizer & Lead Season Producer) Manuel joined El Teatro Campesino in 1968 and founded Teatro Espejo in 1974. He was hired by Sacramento State to create a Chicano Teatro program, where he retired after 33 years. Recently, Manuel was recognized by California Arts Council as one of 20 artists in the state, awarded with a Legacy Individual Artist Award.

Nicole Limón (Associate Festival Organizer)
Nicole is a teatrista and teaches feminist, Latinx and multicultural theatre at Sacramento State. She holds an MFA in Acting from UC Davis, and a BA's in Theatre and Ethnic Studies.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Teatro Espejo’s season has five primary goals, each supported by measurable outcomes and clear internal accountability.

GOAL 1: PRODUCE AND PRESENT A HIGH-QUALITY, COMMUNITYROOTED ORIGINAL PLAY.

We will collectively create and stage one original theatrical work developed in collaboration with local artists and community members.

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Metrics:
• Minimum of 8 public performances
• At least 400 attendees
• Engagement of 10–15 paid local artists and collaborators • Post-show audience surveys measuring cultural relevance and perceived impact (target: 85% positive response rate)
GOAL 2: PRODUCE AND PRESENT AN ENGAGING SOLO SHOW.

We will support Ike Torres' development of a new one-man show.

Metrics:
• Minimum of 6 public performances
• At least 300 attendees
• Engagement of 8-10 paid local artists and collaborators • Post-show audience surveys measuring cultural relevance and perceived impact (target: 85% positive response rate)
GOAL 3: PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL INTERCULTURAL FESTIVAL OF

THE ARTS THAT STRENGTHENS CROSS-CULTURAL
COLLABORATION.

We will convene partner organizations to present a week-long series of performances and a culminating community celebration.

Metrics:
• Participation of at least 4 partners
• 5–7 days of programming
• 900–1,300 total attendees across festival events
• At least 12 paid festival artists and 4 teaching artists/panelists • 10–15 local vendors and community partners at the block party • Documented increase in cross-promotional audience engagement (measured through shared mailing lists, social media analytics, and ticket origin data)
GOAL 4: INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS PROGRAMMING FOR
HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES.

We will ensure that cost is not a barrier to participation.

Metrics:
• Minimum 30% of tickets offered free or at sliding-scale rates • One fully free public event (block party)
• Multilingual marketing materials distributed in community spaces • Audience demographic data collected voluntarily to assess reach across age, ethnicity, and income levels
GOAL 5: STRENGTHEN LOCAL ECONOMIC AND CIVIC VITALITY.

Through performances and public gatherings, we will contribute to increased foot traffic and local business engagement.

Metrics:
• Partnerships with local small businesses for cross-promotion • Vendor sales participation at the block party
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businesses before or after events

MAINTAINING FOCUS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Internally, to ensure steady progress toward these goals, Teatro Espejo will:
• Establish a detailed production calendar with monthly benchmarks • Hold biweekly planning meetings during peak production periods • Conduct post-event debrief sessions with partners
• Review attendance and budget reports weekly
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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
54760
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
35000
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?
37200
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What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
4800
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
1200
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
1750
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
9810
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.

Teatro_Espejo_Project-Program_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.

Teatro Espejo maintains diverse income streams to support our robust season programming. For Season 51, we have pursued or will pursue the following revenue generators, all of which are currently pending/projected:

CONTRIBUTED INCOME
Sacramento County
California Arts Council
National Association of Latino Arts & Culture
Costco Foundation
Individual Donors
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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Teatro Espejo’s season does not create any long-term capital improvements or facility obligations that would generate ongoing maintenance costs beyond the grant period.

Ongoing operational costs associated with Teatro Espejo’s annual programming include typical artistic and administrative expenses such as artist stipends, venue rentals, insurance, marketing, and production materials. These recurring costs are incorporated into our standard annual operating budget and supported through a combination of ticket revenue, individual giving, government grants, foundation support, and partnerships.

Because this project relies on short-term venue rentals and temporary event permits rather than permanent installations, there are no additional maintenance, repair, or long-term upkeep expenses anticipated beyond Fiscal Year 2026–2027.

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 $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
2922.36
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

Teatro_Espejo_Volunteer_Hours.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
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3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
8/20/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/10/2027
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Please describe your
project/program
schedule
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2026
Pre-production for the collectively created original play. Teatro Espejo will convene participating artists for story circles, research sessions, and creative development workshops. During this period, the artistic team will define themes, structure, and production needs. Key production personnel will be contracted and rehearsal schedules finalized.

OCTOBER 2026
Full rehearsals for the original play begin. Production elements including scenic, lighting, costumes, and sound will be built and finalized. Marketing efforts intensify, including multilingual promotion, social media campaigns, and community-based outreach.

NOVEMBER 2026
Public performances of the original play will be presented in Rancho Cordova. Post-show talkbacks and audience surveys will be conducted to measure impact and engagement.

DECEMBER 2026
Rehearsals for Ike Torres’ Humanidad begins.

JANUARY 2027
Public performances of Humanidad will be presented in Rancho Cordova.

Post-show talkbacks and audience surveys will be conducted to measure impact and engagement.

FEBRUARY-MARCH 2027
Planning and coordination for the Intercultural Festival of the Arts will take place in collaboration with partner organizations. Artistic curation will be finalized, festival artists and vendors confirmed, permits secured, and production logistics completed. Cross-promotional marketing campaigns will activate shared audiences.

APRIL-MAY 2027
The Intercultural Festival of the Arts will be presented as a week-long series of performances culminating in a free community block party and marketplace. Attendance tracking, documentation, and community engagement activities will be conducted throughout.

JUNE 2027
Project evaluation and reporting. The team will hold partner debrief meetings, review attendance and survey data, reconcile budgets, and prepare final reports. Findings will inform planning for the following season.

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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?
As a small, artist-led organization, the primary challenges we anticipate involve funding timing and audience development.

FUNDING AND CASH FLOW
As with many nonprofit arts organizations, grant disbursement timelines and reimbursement-based funding can create temporary cash flow challenges.

Response: Teatro Espejo maintains a diversified funding strategy that includes individual donations, earned income, and government support. The project budget is built conservatively, and programming can be scaled proportionally to confirmed revenue. If necessary, production elements such as design scope, marketing spend, or number of performances can be adjusted without compromising artistic integrity or community access.

AUDIENCE VARIABILITY
While previous iterations of the festival have demonstrated strong attendance, audience behavior can shift due to economic pressures and/or competing events.

Response: Our outreach strategy prioritizes direct, relationship-based engagement through partner organizations, community leaders, churches, schools, and small businesses. We will employ multilingual marketing, sliding-scale ticketing, and free public components to reduce barriers to participation. Should attendance projections shift, we will increase targeted outreach and leverage partner mailing lists and cross-promotion.

EXTERNAL FACTORS
Unforeseen circumstances such as venue availability changes, permitting delays, or public safety considerations may arise.

Response: We secure permits and venue contracts well in advance and maintain open communication with venue partners and the City. Backup dates and alternative space options will be identified during early planning stages to ensure continuity.

Teatro Espejo’s 50-year history demonstrates resilience and adaptability.

Our implementation strategy emphasizes early planning, shared leadership, fiscal conservatism, and scalable programming. Should challenges arise, we are prepared to adjust responsibly while ensuring that the core goals of artistic excellence, community access, and intercultural collaboration remain intact.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
1,900
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
1,200
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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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
9845 Horn Rd
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
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.

The Intercultural Festival of the Arts will have some events, such as the block party, held at another TBA Rancho Cordova venue. Around 90% of the programming will be held at Fat Elephant Theatre in Rancho Cordova.

Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) Teatro_Espejo_Rental_Confirmation_Letter_1.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 Manuel
Pickett
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Teatro Espejo
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Founding Artistic 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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Internal Form
Score n/a
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PERSONNEL EXPENSES QTY BUDGET TOTAL
Producer 1 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Director 1 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Actor 6 $ 500 $ 3,000
Stage Manager 1 $ 400 $ 400
Asst. Stage Manager 1 $ 300 $ 300
Scenic Designer 1 $ 600 $ 600
Lighting Designer 1 $ 400 $ 400
Costume Designer 1 $ 350 $ 350
Props Designer 1 $ 150 $ 150
Choreographer 1 $ 100 $ 100
Technical Director 1 $ 600 $ 600
Scenic Builders 2 $ 400 $ 800
House Manager 1 $ 150 $ 150
Board Operator 1 $ 200 $ 200
Videographer 1 $ 400 $ 400
Graphic Designer 1 $ 350 $ 350
$ 9,800

PRODUCTION EXPENSES QTY BUDGET TOTAL
Venue Rental $ 2,500 $ 2,500
Scenic Supplies $ 800 $ 800
Costume Supplies $ 500 $ 500
Prop Supplies $ 150 $ 150
Sound Supplies $ 50 $ 50
Printing $ 500 $ 500
Overhead $ 750 $ 750
Meeting/Travel $ 400 $ 400
$ 5,650
$ 15,450

PERSONNEL EXPENSES QTY BUDGET TOTAL
Producer 1 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Director 1 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Actor 1 $ 500 $ 500
Stage Manager 1 $ 400 $ 400
Lighting Designer 1 $ 400 $ 400
Scenic Designer 1 $ 400 $ 400
Technical Director 1 $ 600 $ 600
Scenic Builders 2 $ 400 $ 800
House Manager 1 $ 150 $ 150
Board Operator 1 $ 200 $ 200
Videographer $ 300 $ 300
Graphic Designer $ 350 $ 350
$ 5,100

PRODUCTION EXPENSES QTY BUDGET TOTAL
Venue Rental $ 1,900 $ 1,900
Scenic Supplies $ 500 $ 500
Costume Supplies $ 200 $ 200
Prop Supplies $ 100 $ 100
Printing $ 300 $ 300
Overhead $ 750 $ 750
2026/27 TEATRO ESPEJO PRODUCTION BUDGET
SHOW 1: TBA TITLE / COLLECTIVE CREATION
Personnel Expenses Total:

Production Expenses Total:

SHOW 1 Total Expenses:

SHOW 2: HUMANIDAD
Personnel Expenses Total:

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Meeting/Travel $ 200 $ 200
$ 3,950
$ 9,050

PERSONNEL EXPENSES QTY BUDGET TOTAL
Lead Producer 1 $ 2,500 $ 2,500
Co-Producers 4 $ 1,500 $ 6,000
Assistant Producers 2 $ 900 $ 1,800
Festival Featured Artists 12 $ 325 $ 3,900
Festival Teaching Artists/Pane 4 $ 325 $ 1,300
Production Manager 1 $ 800 $ 800
Stage Manager 1 $ 700 $ 700
Lighting Designer 1 $ 600 $ 600
Scenic Designer 1 $ 600 $ 600
Technical Director 1 $ 750 $ 750
Scenic Builders 2 $ 400 $ 800
Block Party Live Bands 2 $ 600 $ 1,200
Videographer 1 $ 650 $ 650
Graphic Designer 1 $ 350 $ 350
House Manager 1 $ 150 $ 150
Board Operator 1 $ 200 $ 200
$ 22,300

PRODUCTION EXPENSES QTY BUDGET TOTAL
Venue Rentals $ 2,600 $ 2,600
Equipment $ 1,750 $ 1,750
Supplies $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Printing $ 700 $ 700
Overhead $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Meeting/Travel $ 600 $ 600
Insurance $ 160 $ 160
Permits $ 150 $ 150
$ 7,960
$ 30,260
$ 54,760
Rancho Cordova CEIF Grant $ 35,000
California Arts Council Impact Projects Grant $ 9,260
Sacramento County Grant $ 10,500
$ 54,760
SHOW 3 Total Expenses:

CONTRIBUTED INCOME

TOTAL REVENUE

TOTAL SEASON PRODUCTION EXPENSES
Production Expenses Total:

SHOW 2 Total Expenses:

SHOW 3: INTERCULTURAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Personnel Expenses Total:

Production Expenses Total:

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POSITION QTY HOURS TOTAL HRS
Usher 8 3 24
Clean-Up Crew 3 4 12
Website Maintenance 1 12 12

POSITION QTY HOURS TOTAL HRS
Usher 6 3 18
Clean-Up Crew 3 4 12
Website Maintenance 1 12 12

POSITION QTY HOURS TOTAL HRS
Usher 10 3 30
Clean-Up Crew 5 4 20
Website Maintenance 1 20 20
160
$5,566.40
SHOW 1: TBA TITLE / COLLECTIVE CREATION
SHOW 2: HUMANIDAD
SHOW 3: INTERCULTURAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

TEATRO ESPEJO VOLUNTEER HOURS
TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS:
at $34.79 / Hour:

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Teatro Espejo
Rancho Cordova, CA 95827
March 8, 2026
Dear Manuel,
This letter will confirm that the Rancho Cordova Film Office will rent, and make Fat Elephant Theater at 9845 Horn Roads, Sacramento available to your organization to present the following shows:

1. Collective Creation – Fall 2026 – Cost $2,500.00

2. Humanidad – February 2027 – Cost $1,900.00

3. Intercultural Feat I AI – May 2027 – Cost $2,600.00
It is understood that further discussion will take place for Fat Elephant Theater to receive a percentage of box office TBD.

Please let me know if you have any questions and look forward to working with you on theses productions.

Sincerely,
Charles Lago
Executive Director.

The Rancho Cordova Film Office / Fat Elephant Theater
9845 Horn Road, Suite 100,
Sacramento, CA 95827
[email protected]
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City of Rancho Cordova Powered by Submittable
Title Documenting the Zinfandel
Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian
Overcrossing
by Charles Lago in Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Community Enhancement & Investment Fund
Grant Application
9845 Horn Road
Unit 100
Sacramento, California
95827-1981
CA
United States
9167062000
[email protected]
03/12/2026
id. 53468334
Original Submission 03/12/2026
Score n/a

WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

Documenting the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Rancho Cordova Film Office proposes to document the construction of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing, Through professional documentary filmmaking, capture key milestones of the construction process, interview individuals responsible for the project’s planning execution, and produce a 30-minute documentary film that chronicles the project from groundbreaking through completion.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The Rancho Cordova Film Office will produce a comprehensive visual record of the construction of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing. The project will include filming key stages of construction, documenting progress over time, and conducting interviews with engineers, planners, city officials, and construction personnel involved in the project.

Filming will take place periodically throughout the construction timeline in order to capture major milestones and the evolving structure of the bridge.

The Film Office will work closely with the City’s Communications Department to ensure the project aligns with the city’s messaging and public information goals.

Monthly video updates will be delivered to the Communications Department for potential use on the city’s website, social media platforms, and other public outreach channels. Upon completion of the bridge, the Film Office will deliver a fully produced 30-minute documentary film presenting the complete story of the project—from concept to completion—preserving this milestone in Rancho Cordova’s history.

The Film Office will provide all production and post-production resources required for the project. No funding is requested for equipment.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The project will be led by Charles Lago, Executive Director of the Rancho Cordova Film Office, along with experienced members of the Film Office production team.

The team has extensive experience producing documentary content focused on community organizations and local institutions. Previous productions include documentaries about Symphony D’Oro and the Rancho Cordova Food Locker, both highlighting important civic organizations serving Rancho Cordova residents.

The Film Office is also currently producing a feature-length documentary about Soil Born Farms, further demonstrating the team’s capability to manage long-form documentary projects that capture important elements of the community.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The goals of this project are to:

Create a lasting visual record of the construction of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing, preserving an important moment in the city’s development.

Provide the City of Rancho Cordova with high-quality video updates that help residents follow the progress of the project.

Highlight the collaboration between city leaders, engineers, planners, and construction teams who are responsible for bringing the project to life.

Strengthen civic pride and community engagement by documenting a project that improves safety, connectivity, and quality of life for residents.

Produce a professionally crafted 30-minute documentary that can be used for future educational, historical, and promotional purposes.

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

CEIF_Overpass_Grant_Appliction.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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
65000
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What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
36000
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?
36000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
1000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
500
What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
23000
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
4500
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.

CEIF_Overpass_Budget_.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
No, not seeking any other funding support.

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Please explain why
you are not seeking
any other funding
support for your
project/program.

We will not need additional funding as all equipment costs are provided by the Rancho Cordova Film Offcie
Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

This will depend on wether the construction of the project will be completed.

In the event it carries over fiscla 26/27, we will see project to completion 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 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/30/2027
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Our schedule will be dictated by the City of Rancho Cordova Comms dept an the construction schedule of the bridge.

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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?
We do anticipate any challenges as long as we are allowed access to key construction milestones which I am told we will.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
N/A
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
N/A
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
9845 Horn Road
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.

Program will take place at all key points of construction 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 Charles
Lago
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Rancho Cordova Film Office
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Executive Director
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:
[email protected]
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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Internal Form
Score n/a
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CALIFORNIA CAPITAL FILM OFFCIE, CORP

DBA RANCHO CORDOVA FILM OFFICE
Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing
BUDGET
STAFFING/CREW - $36,000
- CAMERA OPERATOR
- SPUND OPERATOR
- EDITOR
All equipment needed for this project will be provided by the Rancho Cordova Film OOice at no cost to the application.

The complete Post Production process as well as any equipment needed will be provided and handled by the Rancho Cordova Film at no cost to the application.

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Why the Rancho Cordova Film O5ice Is Uniquely Positioned to Carry Out This Project
The Rancho Cordova Film O3ice is uniquely positioned to document the construction of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing because of its direct connection to the community, its professional filmmaking capabilities, and its experience producing documentary projects focused on Rancho Cordova.

Led by Charles Lago, the Film O3ice combines professional film production expertise with a deep understanding of the city and its institutions. The team has already produced two documentaries highlighting important Rancho Cordova organizations, including Symphony D’Oro and the Rancho Cordova Food Locker, demonstrating the ability to tell meaningful local stories through high-quality filmmaking.

The Film O3ice is also currently producing a feature-length documentary about Soil Born Farms, further illustrating the team’s experience managing long-form documentary productions from concept through completion.

Because the Film O3ice operates locally and works closely with the City of Rancho Cordova, it is well positioned to coordinate filming access, maintain communication with city departments, and ensure that the project aligns with the city’s communication goals.

The Film O3ice also has the professional production equipment and post-production capabilities necessary to complete the project without requesting additional funding for equipment.

This combination of filmmaking experience, local knowledge, and existing resources makes the Rancho Cordova Film O3ice the ideal organization to document and preserve this important moment in the city’s history.

Community Benefit / Impact
Documenting the construction of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing will provide meaningful benefits to Rancho Cordova residents by giving the community an opportunity to see how a major infrastructure project comes to life.

Monthly video updates will allow residents to follow the progress of construction and better understand the scale and complexity of the project. These updates can be shared through the City’s communication channels, helping keep the public informed and engaged.

The completed documentary will serve as an educational and inspirational piece that highlights the work of engineers, planners, construction teams, and city leadership. It will ITEM 19.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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showcase the investment the city is making in improving safety, mobility, and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists.

The project also strengthens civic pride by celebrating the people and vision behind an important improvement to Rancho Cordova’s infrastructure. By documenting the process from start to finish, the film will help residents feel connected to the project and understand the role it plays in shaping the city’s future.

Historical and Civic Value
Major infrastructure projects are defining moments in the development of a city. The construction of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing represents an important step in Rancho Cordova’s continued growth and commitment to safe, modern transportation infrastructure.

By documenting the project as it unfolds, the Rancho Cordova Film O3ice will create a permanent visual record of this milestone. The finished documentary will preserve the story of how the bridge was conceived, designed, and constructed, capturing insights from the individuals responsible for making the project possible.

This historical record will become a valuable resource for future residents, educators, historians, and city leaders. It will help tell the story of how Rancho Cordova invested in its infrastructure and worked to improve quality of life for its community.

In this way, the project goes beyond simple documentation—it preserves an important chapter in the ongoing story of Rancho Cordova.

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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

American River Parkway Half Marathon
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Provide a positive race experience for participants to inspire healthy, active lifestyle, and regular fitness engagement for all ages and leverage those attributes to both brand the race as a City of Rancho Cordova event, and elevate the City of Rancho Cordova as a California destination for travel.

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Provide a
Project/Program
Description
First, to maintain the start and finish line configuration from the previous year’s grant, which considers the start line in William Pond Park (to facilitate larger volume parking accommodations) and all finish lines and the entire Kids Otter Dash within the Rancho Cordova City limits, similar to the Eppie’s Great Race configuration (and what is now the Great American Triathlon). The section along the American River Parkway, from River Bend to Sunrise, is the main route for the Parkway Half Marathon, and travels through the most pristine, remote, and expansive portions of the Parkway.

Additionally, to continue the Parkway Half Marathon route and finish line within the Rancho Cordova city limits aligns the city with a major running event, as well as a meets the goal of having a community health a fitness event. The Parkway Half also raises awareness for, as well as greatly contributes and promotes, Rancho Cordova as an active lifestyle community in concert with other local jurisdictions health resources and environments. The alignment of the Parkway Half Marathon with Rancho Cordova elevates the City as a primary regional supporter of the Parkway, as proceeds from the race are donated to fund projects and improvements along the Parkway. Having the race route and finish line within the City and connected to other existing events is beneficial to all local residents.

Further, to maintain support for the Kid’s 1k “Otter Dash.” This is known as the Otter Run. The goal is to align this event to the morning of Kids’ Day in the Park. As Kids’ Day is no cost to participants, the object is to continue with keeping the Otter run at no charge to all Rancho Cordova children as well. The participants in the event have all the safety, supervision and environmental needs of a race event. Plus they are provided with a shirt and medal.

Finally, to provide an opportunity for local youth organizations to volunteer in a safe environment while supporting a major running event. It, also, expands the awareness of the sport of running and hiking. Youth groups would primarily be identified as those associated with the Rancho Cordova Alethic Association.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Parkway Half Marathon is produced by Sacfit, a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax identification number 11-3782144. The race committee is primarily volunteer experts working with industry specialists in producing race events, including Capital Road Race Management (CRRM).

This race is the third largest half marathon in the region and is unique, in that; it has a separate half marathon runners and walkers course. There is, also, a 5k run/walker and 1k kids Otter Dash. Nearly 40,000 participants from over 130 cities across California and the nation have enjoyed the race over the past 17 years.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The primary goal of the race is to provide a positive race experience for the participants to inspire healthy, active lifestyle, and regular fitness engagement and, as such, leveraging those attributes (which annually attracts participants from over 130 California cities) to both brand the race as a City of Rancho Cordova event, and elevate the City of Rancho Cordova as a California destination for travel.

Secondary goals include:

1. Upgrading and improving the American River Parkway experience of its users (5 million annually), of which a substantial portion runs through the City of Rancho Cordova, thereby making it a primary recreational location for numerous residents of the City of Rancho Cordova.:

2. Providing the best affordable half marathon race to the community.

Driving out-of-town participants to use Rancho Cordova’s hospitality services.

3.. Maintaining sponsorship of the 1k Kids race to provide a free event for the children of City of Rancho Cordova with all the excitement of a race event, in concert with the existing Kids Day event in the afternoon.

The combined metrics of these goals include:

Raising over $400,000 over the past 17 years, with 100% of those proceeds used to benefit the Parkway by various projects. The most recent project is a collaborative effort with the City of Rancho Cordova, the Cordova Recreation and Park District, the Rotary Club of Rancho Cordova and the Parkway Half Marathon, which has led, so far, to the completion of installing of four drinking fountains, and one more installation scheduled for April 2026. These fountains are ADA accessible, dog friendly, bike safe and runner/walker useable, all within the boundaries of the City of Rancho Cordova along the Parkway.

Aligning and branding the race event with the City of Rancho Cordovan through website and other media broadcasts, including having Rancho Cordova local government officers serving as grand marshal at the race start to deliver a message to the community, and a post-race video message to all participants from the mayor of Rancho Cordova.

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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
85000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
20000
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?
0 What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
15000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
0 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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Expense_Projection_2027.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.

In-kind or monetary donations for food, medals, and booth space for vendors
Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, 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 $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
47627.51
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

Value_of_Volunteer_Time_2027.pdf
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?
Yes
How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?
3 How much funding
has your organization
received from the
Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
through our
traditional grants (not
including
microgrants)?
45,000
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
10/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
4/24/2027
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Please describe your
project/program
schedule
· Aug 2026 - Update website for 2027
· Oct 2026 - Open Registration/ First round of active marketing · Nov/Dec 2026 - Direct marketing to past participants/Holiday marketing/ 2027 Logo design
· Jan/Feb 2027 - Recruitment of Volunteers/Secure All Vendor Services/Marketing email/FB/Instagram broadcasts
· Mar 2027 - Tee shirt order/Medal order/Food order/Continued Marketing · April 2027 - Tee shirt printing and delivery/Medal delivery · April 24, 2027 - Event
· May/June 2027 - Follow up report/Close out
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 have been producing this race for 17 years and have leveraged the region's best industry professionals to ensure any challenges that arise can be anticipated and mitigated to eliminate any impact to the event. To date, all events have been executed in full capacity with no diminishment or reduction of service or experience. In fact, the only challenge that has impacted the event to the extent that it could not be operated, was the pandemic. In those extreme cases, our mitigation plan is to cancel the event, advise all participants and vendors of a new proposed date, offer reimbursement or rollover of registration fees to participants, and hold over any already-purchases resources for the next available date.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
Between 1200 and 2000 at the event, depending on registrations.

Additionally, because all proceeds are invested back into Parkway improvements (specifically drinking fountains), our project, on a more broad scale, serves all residents of the Sacramento area, including Rancho Cordova who frequent the Parkway. Annual estimates are 5 million visitors How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
Any resident who frequents the Parkway and uses the drinking fountains, participates in the race, or derives indirect economic benefits from the visitors frequenting businesses in Rancho Cordova.
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] 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.
95827
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Due to the nature of a foot race, the event extends 6.5 miles in either direction from Riverbend Park, essentially covering 12 miles of the American River Parkway bike trail
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 Kenneth
Press
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
American River Parkway Half Marathon
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Race 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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Internal Form
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Revenue Line Item Subtotal
Registration Fees 80,000
Individual Donations 3,000
In-kind (Food Samples and Goodie Bag Items) 2,000
Total Revenue 85,000
Expenses
Event Elements (Estimanted 1800 -2000 participants) Line Item Subtotal Race Timing, Course Set up, Event Management 14,000
Start Line Arch and Stage 2,000
Race shirts 8,500
Volunteer Shirts 500
T Shirt Printing 5,400
Musical Artists/Entertainment 6,500
Aid Stations 900
Insurance 900
Subtotal 38,700
Publicity Materials
Internet/Social Media/Email Broadcast Marketing 2,000
PeachJar Marketing to City of Rancho Cordova Schools 500 Logo and brochure design 1,100
Magnets 2,400
Packet Pick Up Bags 200
Subtotal 6,200
Food and Refreshments
Strawberries 500
Cookies 800
Gatorade 300
Water 300
Beer and Wine 1,100
Cups 300
Subtotal 3,300
Medals
Half Marathon Medals 8,000
5K and Otter Medals 1,100
Otter dash medals 400
Age Division Awards 400
Overall awards 200
Subtotal 10,100
Other Incidentals
Porta-potties 4,800
Fencing 900
Ice 400
Park permit 11,000
Incidentals 200
Tables and Chairs 200
EMTs 1,200
Subtotal 18,700
Total Expenses 77,000
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Positions # of Volunteers Hours ea Total Hours Hourly Rate Dollar Calculation Race Director 1 500 500 $34.79 17,395.00
Volunter Coordinator 1 20 20 $34.79 695.80
Medal Packaging 15 3 45 $34.79 1,565.55
Packet Pickup 20 5 100 $34.79 3,479.00
HighSchool Clubs 80 6 480 $34.79 16,699.20
Community Volunteers 25 7 175 $34.79 6,088.25
Station Captains 7 7 49 $34.79 1,704.71
Totals 149 1369 $34.79 47,627.51
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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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's Annual Video Game Expo
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Arts, Culture, History, & Entertainment
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
The Rancho Cordova Video Game Expo, hosted by College Esports, is a free, family-friendly event celebrating gaming, esports, and community. It features tournaments, workshops, cosplay, vendor showcases, and interactive play areas, promoting learning, local creators, and community engagement while connecting students and enthusiasts with gaming culture and unique opportunities.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The Video Game Expo is a free, family friendly community event hosted by College Esports, a California nonprofit public benefit organization. This bigger and better two-day Expo will take place the first weekend of May 2027, at Rancho Cordova City Hall and is designed to unite residents of Rancho Cordova and the broader Sacramento region for a celebration of gaming, learning, creativity, and community connection.

Purpose and Community Impact
The Video Game Expo enhances Rancho Cordova’s quality of life by providing an inclusive, creative experience that supports CEIF goals; promoting arts, culture, youth engagement, digital literacy, and community pride through accessible activities.

Program Goals

1. Promote Inclusive Community Engagement:

The Expo welcomes participants of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. By offering free admission and a diverse range of activities, it ensures that community members have equitable access to enriching cultural and recreational experiences.

2. Support Youth Services and Empowerment:

Through hands on workshops, beginner sessions, and interactive exhibits, the Expo encourages youth engagement in learning opportunities that build confidence, teamwork, and problem solving skills. This aligns directly with CEIF’s emphasis on youth services and community benefit.

3. Stimulate Local Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy:

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them with visibility and an opportunity to connect with attendees. It also encourages creativity through cosplay contests, game design demonstrations, and other cultural activities.

4. Foster Community Development:

By giving students hands on roles in event production, peer to peer learning, and engagement with industry professionals and developers, the Expo creates meaningful pathways into creative and tech related careers, echoing CEIF’s investment in community development and opportunities.

Core Program Elements
The Video Game Expo features a wide variety of activities crafted to engage different interests and age groups. This encourages learning, participation, and community interaction:

1. Gaming and Esports Activities
Tournaments and Micro Competitions:

Competitive and casual gaming sessions for popular video games, tabletop games, and trading card games (such as Disney Lorcana), offering prizes and recognition.

Free Play Zones:

Open areas where families and youth can try new console titles and games, fostering exploration and shared enjoyment.

Interactive Exhibits:

Displays such as historical console exhibits and genre highlights that encourage cultural appreciation of gaming.

2. Educational Workshops and Learning Opportunities
Learn to Play and Skill Sessions:

Facilitated workshops introduce participants to new games and mechanics, which supports digital literacy, patience, collaboration, and strategy.

Digital Literacy Clinics:

Sessions designed to improve computer and technology skills for attendees of all ages, fostering confidence and competence in a digital world.

Game Development Demos & Discussions:

Panels and showcases featuring local developers, educators, and students who share insights into game creation, design tools, and creative careers.

3. Cultural and Creative Activities
Cosplay Workshops & Contests:

Professional and community led sessions celebrating costume design, craftsmanship, and self expression. Attendees are encouraged to participate in a community costume showcase.

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their work, offering visibility and opportunities for economic engagement.

Special Guest Appearances:

Personalities from local media, creators, and influencers will host sessions, meet and greets, and interactive engagements, creating excitement and community connection.

4. Community and Family Friendly Engagement
Family Areas and Youth Zones:

Spaces are dedicated to younger children and families, ensuring that all ages feel welcome and engaged.

Community Collaboration & Partnerships:

The event fosters collaboration with local organizations, schools, and stakeholders to strengthen community networks and bring resources directly to Rancho Cordova residents.

Alignment with CEIF Guidelines
The Video Game Expo clearly aligns with the City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund priorities by:

Enhancing Arts, Culture, and Entertainment:

By offering a multifaceted celebration of gaming culture, creativity, and interactive arts, the Expo promotes cultural enrichment and community participation.

Supporting Youth Services and Education:

Through accessible workshops, digital literacy initiatives, and youth centered programming, the Expo provides developmental opportunities consistent with CEIF’s support for youth oriented programs that benefit residents.

Engaging Local Community and Boosting Quality of Life:

By hosting a free, locally focused event that brings diverse community members together, the Expo strengthens social connections, fosters civic pride, and enhances Rancho Cordova’s cultural offerings.

Partnering with Local Businesses and Creators:

The inclusion of local vendors and partners amplifies economic opportunities and supports the broader community ecosystem.

Expected Outcomes and Benefits
The Video Game Expo, expected to draw 750+ participants, will expand access to creative and tech experiences, empower youth, connect local creators and residents, and enhance Rancho Cordova’s vibrant, inclusive community.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Donna Walters – Executive Director and Founder of College Esports, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to empowering students and communities through esports and gaming.

Brad Epstein – Chief Legal Officer for College Esports, providing strategic legal guidance for nonprofit operations and programs.

Amber Gillespie – Executive Director of Sacramento Extra Life and key organizer behind graphic design and program concepts Odin Abbott – Local celebrity YouTuber known for creating affordable, high-quality cosplay props and costumes, inspiring creativity and accessibility in the cosplay community.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Engage the Community: Attract 750+ attendees over a two-day event, providing inclusive, family-friendly activities that connect residents, students, and local creators.

Expand Learning and Entertainment Opportunities: Offer
expanded programming including workshops, interactive exhibits, and creative sessions to enhance skills and community engagement.

Strengthen Partnerships: Increase sponsorship opportunities by securing 5 new organizational partners, fostering long-term community and business collaboration.

Showcase Competitive Gaming: Host a AAA title esports
tournament on gaming PCs, highlighting high-level play while encouraging participation and interest in esports culture.

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

Report.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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
65000
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?
10000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
1000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
15000
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
14000
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.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 secured funding through a grant from the State of California to support Digital Literacy initiatives, which can be applied toward this twoday event. In addition, we have received ongoing sponsorship support from local Rancho Cordova businesses and anticipate continued community partnership and sponsorship contributions to help support the program.

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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Beyond Fiscal Year 2026–2027, the organization will continue to incur ongoing operational and maintenance costs, including software subscriptions, website hosting and maintenance, and other basic administrative expenses necessary to sustain programming. Grant funding helps offset these foundational costs and allows us to continue expanding our programs. The City’s generous support in previous years has enabled our nonprofit to grow operations and qualify for additional grant opportunities, which we intend to leverage to further expand initiatives that directly benefit the City and its community.

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 $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
3438.62
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

Volunteer_In_Kind_Support.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?
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How much funding
has your organization
received from the
Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
through our
traditional grants (not
including
microgrants)?
75000
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
4/30/2027
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
5/1/2027
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Video Game Expo – Two-Day Project Timeline (High-Level
Overview)
Pre-Event Preparation (Weeks Before Event)
Finalize event schedule, vendors, and sponsors
Confirm speakers, workshops, and esports tournament logistics Promote event via social media, local press, and community partners Coordinate volunteer roles and staffing
Day 1: Setup & Event Kickoff
Morning (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Venue setup: stages, gaming stations, booths, signage
Technical setup: PCs, consoles, networking, audiovisual systems Volunteer and staff briefing
Midday (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Welcome and registration for early attendees
Orientation for vendors and exhibitors
Afternoon (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Opening ceremonies and community welcome
Launch interactive workshops and free play zones
Begin esports tournament preliminary rounds
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Cosplay workshop and vendor showcase
Evening (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Networking session for sponsors and local creators
Wrap-up of Day 1, secure equipment, and prep for Day 2
Day 2: Main Event & Tournament Finals
Morning (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Final setup adjustments, soundchecks, and tech testing
Volunteer briefing for Day 2 operations
Midday (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Continue workshops, free play, and community activities Esports tournament quarterfinals and semifinals
Afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
AAA title esports tournament finals on gaming PCs
Cosplay contest and creative showcases
Vendor demonstrations and interactive exhibits
Evening (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Awards ceremony for tournaments, cosplay, and community recognitions
Closing remarks and thank-you to participants, sponsors, and volunteers
Begin venue breakdown and equipment teardown
Post-Event (Following Week)
Debrief with team and volunteers
Collect feedback from attendees, vendors, and sponsors
Document lessons learned and finalize event report for CEIF and stakeholders
Send thank-you communications and highlight event outcomes on social media
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?
A potential challenge is if the City is unable to expand the budget to fully support a two-day event with high-end gaming PCs. Should this occur, we are prepared to proceed with a single-day event, utilizing Nintendo Switch consoles instead of online machines. This approach ensures that the Expo remains accessible, engaging, and community-focused, while still delivering workshops, tournaments, and interactive activities. We will maintain our core goals of community engagement, youth empowerment, and local creative showcases, ensuring a meaningful experience for all participants despite scaled resources.

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How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
500+
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
500+
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

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
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:
[email protected]
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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Revenue
Sponsorship 10,000
State of California Grant 15,000
CEIF Grant 40,000
Total Revenue $65,000
Expense
Venue / Event Rentals and Furnishings 4,000
Two day venue rental
Event staff 10,000
Supplies 1,000
Staff shirts
Equipment 15,000
Additional Internet and Power
Gaming PCs & Video Game Consoles
Digital Literacy Computers 15,000
Miscellaneous Expense 20,000
Marketing & Advertising
Food Truck/Catering
Insurance
Software & Website
SWAG, Prizes, and Giveaways
Workshop Materials
Non-screen activities
Total Expense $65,000
Total Income $0
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Volunteers
Brad Epstein $347.90 10 Hours X $34.79
Gina Olivares $347.90 10 Hours X $34.79
Eric Vu $347.90 10 Hours X $34.79
Odin Abbott $347.90 10 Hours X $34.79
Amber Gillespie $347.90 10 Hours X $34.79
501st Legion $139.16 4 Hours X $34.79
501st Legion $139.16 4 Hours X $34.79
501st Legion $139.16 4 Hours X $34.79
501st Legion $139.16 4 Hours X $34.79
501st Legion $139.16 4 Hours X $34.79
501st Legion $139.16 4 Hours X $34.79
501st Legion $139.16 4 Hours X $34.79
Total $2,713.62
In Kind Support
Costco $200 Gift Card
Starbucks $150 Coffee
Chick-Fil-A $75 Food
ELAK Health $100 Prizes
Geek Freaks $100 Prizes
Techedify $100 Prizes
Total In Kind Support $725
Total Amount Sponsored / Donated $3,438.62
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Amber Gillespie
President
Extra Life, Sacramento branch
Sacramento, CA 95835
March 12, 2026
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.

I hope you will consider supporting College Esports again this year, allowing them to continue to foster youth development, workforce growth, and creativity within Rancho Cordova. I believe their initiatives have had a lasting, positive impact on the community and I hope they will have the opportunity to expand their events so they can include more students in these wonderful, hands-on, leadership opportunities.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Amber Gillespie
President, Sacramento Extra Life
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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

Yes: 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.
"4 Paws 2 Freedom" Service and Facility/Peer Support Canine Programs Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Community Assistance Programs
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Our program focuses on Veterans and First Responders who have mental health disabilities in training their own service dogs at no cost. We also have a Peer Support Canine program for public safety agencies to support mental wellness to officers, staff and civilians.

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Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Our service dog training program consists of multiple classes a week, each with no more than 6 teams for a 12-18 month-long course covering 3 levels of training. The first level consists of basic obedience training, the second level consists of introducing the start of cues for task work, and our last level is team specific task work to assist the handler in navigating their disability. After the first level, our trainers, every other wee,k accompany our teams to various public spaces to support them in a real-world environment, such as Home Depot, Lowe's, pet-friendly stores, Target, Walmart, Coscto etc. Our teams are required to attend classes weekly for approximately 1 hour, complete weekly homework, and submit monthly progress reports. After each level, teams are tested on our benchmark criteria and the appropriate level of the American Kennel Club tests, where they earn an AKC certificate, ribbon, and patch celebrating their teamwork in training. Our entire program is at no cost to the Veteran or First Responder, as most do not have the resources to pay for a service dog and all that goes into caring for one. We receive many applications from students who go to Mather VA Hospital in Rancho Cordova and the Vet Center.

Our Facility/Peer Support Canine program focuses on training a canine for a specific public safety agency. That could be a Fire Department, Law Enforcement, or District Attorney's office. These canines work to support the officers, firefighters, and all of their staff in Critical Incident Debriefings in their overall mental wellness. The canines also participate in school events, visit hospitals, and community events to bring education and engagement to the community they serve. Our Peer Support Canines have their own curriculum they are taught, including fun tricks to engage all they serve. They learn "high-five", "sunny side up" (belly rubs), "wave", "stop, drop, roll", to name a few. They also learn how to recognize someone who might be having a difficult time by the behavior that person is exhibiting.

With this program, our trainers go to the team's agency (site visit) in place of public access. They train the team where they spend most of their time.

The program is approximately 9 months long and very closely mirrors our service dog program. The Peer support program's testing is all 3 of the AKC Canine Good Citizen tests.

Once a team graduates, we hold a graduation ceremony where they receive a Certificate of Completion, and the community, along with friends and family, is invited to congratulate them on their success. Our graduation for last year's teams is being held at the Rancho Cordova Elk's Club. We, as an organization, feel it is important to promote and support within our community.

Both of our programs also have lifetime support available for our teams and have a requirement to be recertified at 6 months, 1 year, and every 3 years.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Jeramy Buckman- President works for El Dorado County Sheriff going into his 23rd year and graduated with his service dog Anna in 2022. Randy Smith- VP Vietnam Vet also graduated with his service dog in 2021Director of Training- Amy Wolfe who is a retired 9-1-1 EMS/Fire Dispatcher in Rancho Cordova off of Systems Parkway for 20 years. Our apprentice trainer/Facility Canine Liaison- Doug Wolfe Navy Veteran, was an EMT in the greater Sac Area including Rancho Cordova and retired from the Sheriff Department after 23 years. Sarah Cooper-treasure is with Roseville Animal Control. Her husband is retired RSVL PD Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
4 Paws 2 Freedoms goal for our service and facility canine program is to have all teams enrolled successful. How we assist them in being successful is after each of our levels the teams are tested on our internal benchmarks and the corresponding American Kennel Club test. While we as an organization make every attempt to have all of our teams succeed; anytime canine's are involved and as they move forward into more complex tasks they might not all be service dog material. Our trainers make every attempt to work with said team if that becomes apparent through training and meet with the handler to discuss different paths that might work for both the canine and handler.

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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
10000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
10000
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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?
5338
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
1062
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
3600
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. 4Paws2Freedom_Volunteer_InKind_Worksheet_-
_4Paws2Freedom_Volunteer_InKind_Worksheet-combined_1.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.

As a non-profit organization along with not charging our students for the program, we are always seeking funding to assist with not only class cost, but also training space, treats, mileage reimbursement, office cost and supplies and sometimes assisting in the purchase of a rescue or other canine for a student. Currently, we are still seeking other grants and donations to assist in funding other classes.

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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Rent, utilities, office supplies ie: copier, binders, folders. Payroll for trainers, their continuing education along with staff training and our Office Coordinator position.

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 $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
17325
Please provide a worksheet explaining your volunteer/in-kind contribution. You may upload a file in the following formats: CSV, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.
4Paws2Freedom_Volunteer_InKind_Worksheet_-
_4Paws2Freedom_Volunteer_InKind_Worksheet-combined_1.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 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2026
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Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/30/2027
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Our classes are typically 10-18months long. Each team that enters the program can progress quicker or slower depending on their pace/learning ability. Most teams complete the program within 10-12 months.

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?
Challenges can always occur when working with our student population.

Those can include missed classes due to their mental health as well as taking longer to learn concepts. We have always held our students accountable for their participation in class and have a policy for missed classes. We also offer them to come to another class that is open to do make up lessons and offer phone or zoom review. They are also given a workbook for each level explaining how to train their canine on that week's lesson if they do miss a class.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
6 How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
Depends on their home address.
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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] 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.

The secondary locations would be our public access classes. All of those locations we train at are open to the public.

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 Jeramy
Buckman
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Four Paws To Freedom
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
President
Provide contact
phone number:

Provide contact
email:
[email protected]
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?
Amy
Wolfe
What is the email of
the primary contact?
[email protected]
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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Volunteer Role Description Annual Hours Hourly Rate ($) Total Value ($) Service Dog Trainers
Apprentice instructor assisting
with service dog training
sessions 288 34.79 10019.52
Board Members
Governance, planning, and
organizational oversight 90 34.79 3131.1
Event & Outreach Volunteers
Community events promoting
service dog awareness 120 34.79 4174.8
TOTAL 498 17,325.42
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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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 Elks 2484 seating and table improvement project Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Community Assistance Programs
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Chairs and table for community events are over 10 years old and are starting to have issues with support hardware and have become a safety concern and require replacement.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The funds would be used to replace all aging chairs and some of the tables which are of safety concern. The new chairs and tables will be stored and used at the lodge. This project would be executed by the lodge purchasing the items from a supply vendor. This would be replacing two hundred aging chairs, chair racks, and some of our eight foot and six foot tables which are beyond repair. The table and chairs would be used by the elks to include supporting many community functions. Here is a list of some of the functions that will be using the table and chairs at the Rancho Cordova Elks Lodge 2484.

Boy scouts use the chairs and tables for monthly meeting and events by the Rancho Cordova Cub and Boy scouts .

Using these chairs and table to provide free dinners to all veterans and their family on Veterans day.

Promote the Rancho Cordova Lancer Leaders & Legends kids by providing them learning and financial opportunity in the food preparation and serving at many events.

The chairs and tables are used for event in support of funding and visibility of the services offered by Four Paws For Vets During the year we have multiple fund raisers using the table and chairs in support for the annual Elks youth scholarship program.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The delivery of the project will be performed by the Rancho Cordova Elks #2484. The team will be members of the lodge committee
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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Cost Efficiency: Compares the actual price paid against the budgeted price; Measures the financial return relative to project costs.

Project Efficiency: Measure the total time from purchase requisition to purchase order delivery.

Project Accuracy: Measure accuracy of any invoices by checking for errors prior to payments made.

Supplier Performance: Measure Orders delivered by the agreed-upon date and incoming goods meet quality standards with no defects.

Compliance & Risk Management: Verify that all purchase made are with in agreed contract and the scope of the pro.

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 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
13180.65
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
13180.65
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?
0 What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
13180.65
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
1000
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.

Project_Budget_for_Chairs_and_Table_for_the_Elks_Lodge-combined.pdf Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
No, not seeking any other funding support.

Please explain why
you are not seeking
any other funding
support for your
project/program.

This project is solely in support of the Ranch Cordova Elks 2484 There is no similar project within the local Elks lodges or organizations or groups to help assist us with funding support. This project is specialized and support from other groups or organizations are not available.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Not Applicable, This project does not require operation and, or maintenance costs.

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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?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
12/31/2026
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Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Week 1: (Jul 06,2026) Requirements & Planning: Define needs, establish budget, and create a scope of work;
Week 2: Request for Quote (RFQ): for defined needs from a vendors to supply ;
Week 5: Vendor Evaluation: Review proposals, and negotiate terms; Week 6: Approval: Submit to lodge house committee finalized budget, detail of products, and vendor selection for approval;
Week 8: Award & Contracting: Finalize contract, land issue Purchase Order (PO);
Week 9 thru 12: Production & Delivery: Vendor produces items, monitoring milestones (shipping, inspections);
Week 13: Delivery & Closure: Receive goods/services, final acceptance, and invoice payment.

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 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) will not allow additionally insured on the Elks Master General Liability Insurance. To meet the City of Rancho Cordova requirement of insurance. Our officers are looking to purchasing a separate insurance policy for the purpose of this Grant.

Another challenge is the fluctuation of price of goods that may arise from increases of tariffs., To address this issue it may require us to adjust or reduced items needed to meet costs of project.

Another issue is items being on back order, or delivery issues.

Continuous communication and updates with vendor on items stock level and estimated delivery times. Communication with the vendor will provide us the tools to set the estimated delivery date on our timeline.

Also vendor updated will provide us a method to monitor our milestone and the progress of our timelines. By monitoring the progress and milestones of our time line.

The lodge is currently actively working on an insurance policy to be used in support of the Rancho Cordova City's insurance requirements.

If insurance is part of the requirement to carry out this project.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
The progect supports events upto 200 individuals from a single event and greater than 4000 people served yearly.

How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
This project supports Rancho Cordova residents with events upto 150 residents at a single event and greater that 3000 people served yearly. 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
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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 the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. 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://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). 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] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
11440 Elk Circle
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
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Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95742
If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

None
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 Troy
Reitz
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Rancho Cordova Elks 2484
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Trustee, role includes support in managing the lodge's property and funds 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?
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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Project Budget for Chairs and Table for the Elks Lodge

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Staffing/Project Oversight
Staffing (research, planning, resource materials, logistics, etc.) $0.00

2. Direct Expenses
Cost to replace tables and chairs $13,180.65
Direct Expenses Subtotal $13,180.65

3. Other Expenses
General Liability Insurance to be used for the Grant (optional) $1.000.00 EXPENSES TOTAL $14,180.65
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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 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, 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 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) 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 2026. 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.

Yes: 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.

Professional Education Series Event Program
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Community Assistance Programs
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Village Rising's (VR) Professional Education Event convenes families, experienced financial educators, and local community partners to deliver practical, personalized, culturally responsive workshops that focus on:

Household budgeting and financial planning
Credit-building and debt reduction
Homeownership
Banking and financial systems navigation
Connecting families with finance professional and community partners Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Village Rising hosts our Financial Empowerment Series two times per year as a pop-up event held in various locations around Sacramento, California.

This series offers free round table financial education and wealth resource navigation to underserved and working families who live and work in Racho Cordova and are striving for long-term stability and economic independence. This program and the other full service programs that Village Rising offers aim serve Rancho Cordova and Sacramento families who do not qualify for or have transitioned out of California low-income programs but have not yet achieved full financial independence by helping them phase into a more advantageous and sustainable socio and economic stability.

The goal of our Professional Education Series Program is to support two types of families. The first type is low- and middle-income families who have graduated from low-income assistance programs but remain financially vulnerable due to the “benefits cliff.” As households increase their income and transition off California Works (CalWorks) programs, California’s public assistance programs often lose access to critical programs and support before their earnings are sufficient to achieve financial stability. As a result, many families find themselves earning too much to qualify for childcare, housing, food and financial assistance, yet not enough to build savings, reduce debt, or invest in long-term financial security that would yield to an increased quality of life. The second demographic served by this workshop includes middle-income families who have never qualified for CalWorks low-income assistance programs and often fall through the proverbial cracks of existing support systems.

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Although these households may not meet eligibility thresholds for assistance, many continue to face significant financial pressures, including rising living costs, debt obligations, limited access to financial education, and barriers to building long-term financial security. The Financial Empowerment Series will provide practical financial education, coaching, and access to trusted financial resource professionals to help families stabilize their finances and move toward socio-economic mobility.

The first semi-annual Financial Empowerment Series event will be held on May 26, 2026 at the Frequency Coworking Event space in Rancho Cordova. Future events scheduled for program year 2026 and program year 2027 will also be held at the Frequency Coworking Event Space in Rancho Cordova but these worshop are contigent upon funding. The four sessions will serve 50 - 60 individuals and families in Rancho Cordova and neighboring Sacramento communities from age 16 and up. Working youth and adults will have seperate workshops and youth will be afforded the option to learn and plan with their families. All participants will attend at no cost, eliminating financial barriers to access. Each participant will leave with a personalized short-and long-term financial action plan and follow-up access to assigned industry professionals who donate their time to support measurable financial outcomes.

To elaborate on the synopsis provided above, our event workshops focus on providing families and individuals with the following services:
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Credit building and debt reduction
- Homeownership and real estate acquisition
- Estate planning navigation
- Business structure development (for-profit and nonprofit) - Banking systems and financial resource navigation
- Veteran financial planning
Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The individuals responsible for the development and delivery of the Professional Education Series are VR's full Board of Directors, and the boards direct contributors are Shyreese Tyiska, Village Rising's Executive Director, Paskael Tyiska Jr. Village Rising's, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Kristina Phillips, Village Rising’s Program Advisor.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Goals/ Metrics
Goal 1: Increase Financial Knowledge and Confidence
Families will gain practical skills in budgeting, credit building, debt management, banking systems, and long-term financial planning.

Metrics
· Serve 100 – 120 families annually through workshops and coaching.

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