Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties.
RCRC to Host Pre-Annual Meeting Economic Development Forum September 19th
RCRC is hosting an Economic Development Forum in Monterey County on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the day before the start of the RCRC Annual Meeting. The Forum will take place at the RCRC Annual Meeting conference hotel, the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event is free of charge and lunch will be provided. This is an in-person event only; a virtual option will not be provided.
Speakers from federal and state agencies will discuss programs that can strengthen communities in RCRC member counties. Additionally, representatives from Golden State Connect Authority partner, Tilson Technology, will address the many benefits of reliable, quality broadband to local governments and their residents and businesses. RCRC staff from the Economic Development and Business Development Teams will also introduce programs from RCRC-affiliate Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) that can benefit employees, residents, and (infrastructure and community facility) projects in RCRC member counties. The agenda is available here.
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay (in person only; no virtual option)
RSVP to Julie Lunn at jlunn@rcrcnet.org
$32 Million Available for Clean Transportation & Planning Projects - Grant application deadline: September 8, 2023
The California Air Board (CARB) has $32.65 million available to fund multiple planning, clean transportation, and supporting projects across the State. Community-based organizations, local governments (including public school districts), and tribal governments are eligible to apply.
The Request for Applications is a two-phase process. The first phase - Concept Phase applications - must be received by CARB no later than 11:59 pm (PDT) on Friday, September 8, 2023. Applicants will then be selected to advance to the Full Application Phase. Applicants must apply for the Concept Phase to be eligible for the Full Phase.
CARB will host two Question & Answer (Q&A) sessions in each application phase. The remaining Concept Phase Q&A session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
For more information, visit CARB’s website here. If you have questions, contact RCRC Policy and Local Assistance Manager, Eric Will.
Monthly Discussions on Williamson Act Key Topics with the Department of Conservation
Join Department of Conservation staff for a monthly discussion on key topics under the Williamson Act. County staff and members of the public are invited to these hour-long, virtual sessions where staff from DOC’s Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP) discuss select topics, provide technical assistance, and invite questions on Williamson Act implementation.
Upcoming sessions in 2023 include:
- September 21st – Solar Use & WA Contracts
- October 19th – WA Enrollment Finder
- November 16th – Open Question Hour
For questions, contact LCA@conservation.ca.gov. For more information, please visit www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/wa.
Career Opportunities
- Mendocino County is seeking a Director of Environmental Health (Salary: $102,876.80 - $125,049.60 Annually). Details are available here. Closes August 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
- Yolo County is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Financial Officer. The recruitment brochure is available here. Those interested in this executive recruitment MUST email a letter of interest and resume to Khanida.Hunter@yolocounty.org. This position is open until filled.
Access the State Grants Portal for a Multitude of Funding Opportunities
Billions of dollars are up for grabs to public agencies and other entities, including tribes and businesses. Grant seekers can access a centralized portal of grant and loan opportunities here, or sign up to receive new grant opportunities delivered straight to your inbox