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Yuma County grants office says it secured roughly $192 million over 30 years; highlights Tacna water project and owner‑occupied rehab
Summary
Community Planning Administrative Director Diane Veloz briefed supervisors on the county Grants Division’s structure, portfolio and recent awards including $13 million for a Tacna water infrastructure project and multiple owner‑occupied housing rehabilitations.
Diane Veloz, community planning administrative director and head of Yuma County’s Grants Division, gave the Board of Supervisors an overview on March 10 of the office’s staffing, recent results and active projects.
Veloz described a five‑person division that identifies grant opportunities, writes and applies for funding, and manages compliance through project closeout. "Securing grants is just the beginning — implementing and managing compliance is where the real work happens," she told the board.
Context and key figures: Veloz said the county has secured about $192 million in external funding over…
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