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Plumas County adopts Dixie Fire business grant program, delegates signing authority to planning director
Summary
County supervisors approved a grant agreement template and delegated authority to the planning director to execute Dixie Fire economic recovery business grants, part of a $567,500 program intended to support at least 25 businesses.
Plumas County supervisors voted to adopt the grant agreement and authorize the planning director to execute individual recipient agreements for the Dixie Fire Recovery for‑profit business economic development grant program.
The program is funded through federal monies administered by the State Department of Housing and Community Development and allocates $567,500 to assist businesses directly or indirectly affected by the 2021 Dixie Fire within a specified census geography. Staff said the program will award no less than 25 grants, generally up to $20,000 per recipient, with a small local‑purchase incentive of $2,700 per award for eligible local purchases.
Planning Director Tracy Ferguson told the board the county already has 10 business recipients fully underwritten and encumbering roughly $200,000 of the program funds; additional applications were in process. A consultant (Michael Baker International) is engaged to help administer the program. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis through March 2026 or until funds are exhausted, and staff will conduct another marketing push after initial payments are made.
Supervisor McGowan recused from voting on one award due to a disclosed relationship; the board approved the program template and delegation of signature authority to the planning director.
Ending: Staff said they will continue outreach to prospective applicants and process awards until funds are exhausted or the program end date in 2026.
