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Board approves $341,237 in one-time Community Investment Fund grants to six programs
Summary
The Solano County Board of Supervisors approved one-time Community Investment Fund awards to six community organizations for FY 2025–26 after a competitive solicitation and review process.
The Solano County Board of Supervisors approved $341,237 in one-time Community Investment Fund awards to six community organizations for the 07/01/2025–06/30/2026 term, county staff said.
The grants are the result of a competitive solicitation for one-time investments intended to address six county priority areas: mental health, homelessness, housing, early education, youth development and safe and stable environments for children. County staff reported 20 eligible proposals were received; 52 individuals representing 23 agencies attended a mandatory applicant conference.
The board approved the recommended awards 5-0 and delegated authority to the county administrator, with concurrence of county counsel, to execute the resulting contracts.
Nut graf: The funded projects are short-term, one-year investments chosen to respond to urgent needs across the county and were reviewed by subject-matter experts and a multi-member scoring panel.
Details of recommended awards (as presented to the board): - Crescent Moon Center — $25,000 to deliver creative arts and equine-assisted workshops to promote mental health and wellness. - Bay Area Community Resources — $16,237 to support expecting or new parents with case management and “baby bundles” (examples noted: bassinet, car seat or stroller). - Parents by Choice — $75,000 to deliver positive-parenting programs for parents of adolescents and parents experiencing separation or divorce. - Touro University — $75,000 to provide mental-health resources and college- and career-readiness workshops to about 250 youth. - Food is Free — $75,000 to distribute nutritious food to vulnerable populations, including seniors and low-income families at multiple county locations. - Real Vista Care — $75,000 to provide mental-health services, youth development programs and family support focused on residents in Robusta.
Board members described a detailed review of proposals: Supervisor Brown and other panel members recounted scrutinizing each application. Staff said panel reviewers spent multiple hours scoring proposals and verifying that applicants met program requirements.
Ending: Contracts will be returned to the county administrator’s office for execution; staff said performance measures and standard reporting will apply.
