To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Initiated by Board Member
SUBJECT:
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Consider Creating a New Full-Time Community Grant Coordinator Position (Supervisor Michelle Bushnell)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider the creation of a new full-time position for a community grant coordinator.
2. Direct staff to bring back a proposed position class number, salary range recommendations and a supplemental budget request to fund the new position for the remaining portion of the 2022-23 fiscal year (FY).
3. Provide staff with additional direction as needed.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
The solicitation and use of grant funding to supplement activities related to social, community, and economic development is a common practice for local governments, non-profits, and community benefit organizations. This is especially true in rural and remote communities where resources are limited. One way to secure funding for local community governments, non-profits and community benefit organizations in these areas is to apply for and receive grant funding. However, it is typical for large organizations to have experienced grant writers, providing for a competitive advantage in seeking grant awards. To compete with these well-funded and well-staffed applicants, it would be beneficial for the Board of Supervisors to consider creating a Community Grant Coordinator position.
The Community Grant Coordinator would work collaboratively with internal and external partners to support expansion of grant activities and funding sources. The Community Grant Coordinator would be utilized to seek grant funding that supports community needs with a focused on assisting those neighborhoods, groups and/or populations who are at a disadvantage for grant writing.
The responsibilities of the Community Grant Coordinator will include performing research into grant o...
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