Martinez, CA – The Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) is excited to announce a funding opportunity to increase and expand safety, health, and well-being in African American communities in Contra Costa County.
ORESJ is seeking proposal submissions from local non-profit organizations that are providing critical services that increase and expand wellness, safety, and healing to people in local African American communities. The County will be awarding up to $880,000 in one-time grants to community-based service organizations to augment and expand existing services or programs by increasing capacity (e.g. serving more participants, hosting additional events, extending program periods). Ideal applicants are those that are: embedded in, led by, and have a history of serving African American communities; bring an innovative, culturally relevant service delivery approach; center equity in their programs and practices; and fill significant service gaps in the County’s most impacted African American communities.
The priority service/program categories to be funded are:
- Behavioral health supports
- Food and/or housing insecurity services
- Maternal and infant health services
- Youth development support services
- Community healing supports, particularly from trauma due to police violence
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 and must be submitted to [email protected].
For complete detailed information about this opportunity and how to apply, see the Request for Proposals (RFP) by visiting: Racial Equity and Social Justice | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website
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- July 10 – Firm Selected for Feasibility Study on Contra Costa African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
- April 30 – Contra Costa County Sets Aside $7.5 Million for African American Holistic Wellness Center: the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors agreed to set aside $7.5 million in Measure X funding for an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. The move came during a 2-day marathon Board of Supervisor Meeting for its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Contra Costa County and Special District Budget. However, it did not come without concerns as the Holistic Wellness and Resource Center is still in the creation stage of what it will be and what services it will provide.
- April 30 – Contra Costa County to Look at $5 Million Guaranteed Income Program
- Sept. 19, 2023 – Contra Costa Seeks Applicants for African American Holistic Wellness Hub Steering Committee
