Two grant funding opportunities are available for non-profit organizations that provide services that address Poverty and Crime; Housing and Homeless; Unemployment and Education Attainment; or Nutrition and Health in Nevada County. Interim Director of Social Services, Mike Kent, says the smaller grant program has15,000 dollars available which could be divided up among several applicants.
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The money comes from the county general fund and is meant to help an organization reach its goals- not fund staff or ongoing costs.
The second grant is the Community Development Block Grant Program.
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Current recipients of the Block Grant  include: Hospitality House, Child Advocates of Nevada County, and Victor Community Support Services.
Deadline for application is March 17. More information available at mynevadacounty.com.