ARPA Funded ED Programs
program development updates
March 8, 2022
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
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Raissa de la Rosa, Division Director| Tara Thompson, Arts & Culture Manager| Rafael Rivero, ED Specialist 1 Small Business Support – $1,000,000
2 P R O G R A M E L E M E N T S
1. Qua lified Census Tra c t Foc used Business Tena nt
and Façade Improvement Program
2. Merca dito relocation
3. Pa rklet Build Out
Tenant & Façade Improvement Program
3 • 1 grant application for either or both programs.
• Eligibility determined by location in QCT area.
• Proposed TI max $10k, plus façade art option
• Façade Program managed under contract with a
nonprofit art organization. Includes facilitation,
design, and installation services.
• Targeted English and Spanish marketing and outreach
to identify potential applicants.
• P r o p o s e d b u d g e t : $ 5 0 0- 8 0 0 k
( s c a l e b a s e d o n o t h e r n e e d s )
Q U E S T I O N S :
• m a t c h i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s
• p r i o r i t y f o c u s a r e a ( s )
Mercadito Relocation
4 • Funds to relocate merchants, ideally with room to
incubate additional businesses
o Set aside to address tenant improvements and
potential lease needs
o Seeking fiscal sponsor/community partner
• P r o p o s e d b u d g e t : $ 1 0 0- 250k
Parklet Build -Out
5 • Grants to offset costs of year 1 Parklet Program
Fees.
• Proposed 50-75% of total fees, determined by
design elements including public art.
• The Public Art Program will contract with
artists to artwork design, and installation
services for participating projects.
• P r o p o s e d b u d g e t : $ 1 0 0- 250k
Mortarr.com
Heartland-Gardening.com
CHILDCARE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Facility Fund – $2,900,000
6 T h e F u n d provides financial support through grants for buildout of new childcare/early learning facilities included in new housing or business construction, as well as rehabilitation, renovation and repair of existing childcare and early learning facilities. Funds can be used for:
• Construction costs
• Mechanical, electrical & plumbing
• Fees for permits and inspection
• Cost of architectural design
• Engineering & site development
costs
• Fixtures, finishes & Equipment
o Required for childcare facility licensing
o To enhance the environment to increase program
quality and outcomes
o To increase accessibility to children with special needs o Outdoor play equipment and functional landscaping
CHILDCARE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Child Savings Account – $1,575,000
7 T h i s C S A will be administered through
the existing First 5 Futures program a First 5
Sonoma County program that provides a free
College Savings Account to eligible children
aged 2 to their 5th birthday.
• First 5 Sonoma County makes an
initial deposit of $200 for every
eligible child.
• Families participating in this
program have the opportunity to
receive up to an additional $300
in incentives
• Funds will be invested on behalf of the child.
• Funds are available for withdrawal after the child graduates from a high school and enrolls in a college or career
education program.
• Accounts set up with ScolarShare529
ARPA Funded Programs
administered by the Economic Development Division
$1,000,000 Small Business Tenant & Placemaking Façade Improvement Program $2,900,000 Childcare Support Program – Facility Fund
$1,575,000 Child Savings Account
$1,000,000 Guaranteed Basic Income
$6,474,000 TOTAL ARPA FUNDED PROGRAMS
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