Concord City Council Allocates $7M in Federal Funding to Local Nonprofits
CONCORD, CA (Mar. 8, 2023) — At its March 7 meeting, the Concord City Council allocated $7 million in one-time federal funds to 22 local nonprofits serving the Concord community. The funds come from the overall $27 million that Concord received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
“As a City that benefits from the contributions of so many wonderful nonprofit organizations, we are grateful for this unique, one-time opportunity to make a significant investment in their work,” said Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister.
“Selecting the 22 recipients and allocating the $7 million was not an easy task,” she said. “There are many worthy organizations who make a big difference in the lives of our residents.”
The City received 70 eligible grant applications, with a combined funding request of $34.4 million.
In September 2022, Council appointed an ad hoc committee consisting of then-Mayor Dominic Aliano and Hoffmeister. The two reviewed all applications, which were submitted by Oct. 28, 2022. All applicants were then invited to participate in interviews with the ad hoc committee. Each ad hoc committee member scored each application based on a 100-point rubric, with 200 total points possible when scoring sheets were combined.
The 22 organizations selected for funding will receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $1.5 million. The City will distribute 80% initially, with the remaining 20% at a later date. Recipients must spend the funds by December 2024. The City will require documentation and follow up to ensure the funds were spent as intended.
List of recipients
| Applicant | Project Name | Allocation |
| Bay Area Crisis Nursery | Bay Area Crisis Nursery | $75,000 |
| BD Performing Arts | BDPA Community Arts Programs | $100,000 |
| Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area | Cancer Support Programs | $50,000 |
| Community Youth Center (CYC) of Concord | Community Youth Center (CYC) of Concord Facilities Upgrade | $1,500,000 |
| Concord Historical Society | Concord Heritage Center and History Museum | $496,000 |
| Contra Costa Economic Partnership (CCEP) | Career Exposure Through Work-based Learning | $200,000 |
| Dentists on Wheels Pittsburg Free Dental Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul | Dentist on Wheels Expansion Plan | $200,000 |
| Diablo Ballet | Diablo Ballet Annual Season Programming and Educational Outreach in Concord | $139,000 |
| Friends Of Camp Concord | Outdoor Equity – Camp Concord | $180,000 |
| Futures Explored, Inc. | The Artist’s Den | $150,000 |
| Japanese American Religious and Cultural Center | JARCC & Diablo JA Club Building Renovation and Centennial Documentary Film 2026 | $215,000 |
| La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. | La Clinica Monument Medical Project | $58,000 |
| La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. | Monument Optometry | $500,000 |
| Leaven Kids | Leaven Kids Concord Centers | $105,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo Region | Breakfast Bags & Cultural Cuisine | $700,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | Mindfulness for Concord Schools | $111,000 |
| Monument Impact | Monument Families Recovery Program (MFRP) | $1,500,000 |
| Mt. Diablo Education Foundation | Outdoor Educational Equity for Concord Students | $58,000 |
| Visit Concord | Visit Concord Non-Profit Application | $200,000 |
| Visit Concord, CA | Visit Concord Non-Profit Application- Accessible Concord | $50,000 |
| WHITE PONY EXPRESS | Food Rescue Program | $200,000 |
| Yours Humanly | Early Literacy Support for Concord Elementary Schools | $213,000 |
View the complete staff report with full project descriptions and additional details.