This week’s featured story: In mid-July, the Board of Supervisors allocated $250,000 in State Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to the Nevada County Relief Fund, part of the $3 Million total set aside to support small businesses and nonprofits hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In total, the Board of Supervisors allocated $3 Million in CRF monies to support economic and community resiliency, and offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses. This represents thirty percent of the $10 Million of State CRF for Nevada County. In addition to the $250,000 to the Relief Fund, the Board approved $1.5 Million for the “Economic & Community Resiliency” grant program, $1 Million to expand rural broadband, and the balance to support local law enforcement. Read more.
Other highlighted stories this week:
- Community Feedback Needed for CodeRED Emergency Alert Test
- RFP for Projects on Household Income and Affordable Housing
- Extreme Heat Warning and Resources
- Defensible Space Assistance for Disabled and Older Adults
- Library Announces “Diverse Perspectives” Book Club
- Poll Workers Needed!
- County Employment Opportunities: Health Techs, Legal Scty, and more!
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