The Innovation Fund is an initiative of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to stimulate and seed demonstration programs and innovative public service projects for the benefit of Contra Costa County residents.
Donor Name: Contra Costa County
State: California
County: Contra Costa County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/07/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Innovation Fund Priorities
The Board established four priorities that distinguish the Innovation Fund from other County-sponsored community grant opportunities:
- Improving Equitable Access to Public Services
- Removing Structural Barriers that cause Inequities and Poverty
- Providing the Greatest Impact for Every Dollar Spent
- Transformative Change Rather than simply replicating safe, established programs
Project/Program Categories
The Board defined five broad program/project categories to guide the Fund’s Review Panel in evaluating and recommending projects for the Board’s final consideration.
- Engaged Communities
- Agriculture and Food Systems
- Economic Vitality
- Environment
- Reliable and Accessible Infrastructure
Funding Information
Grant rounds are conducted in two Phases: (1) Project Concept Proposals, up to $5,000 and (2) Project Implementation Proposals up to $1,950,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The Board established eligibility criteria for the Innovation Fund to be verified by written evidence provided by the applicant:
- IRS Tax-Exempt Organization designation under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (most nonprofits)
- Operate in Contra Costa County or provide documented services for residents of Contra Costa County
- Meet County insurance requirements, including:
- General Liability Insurance coverage of at least $500,000
- Indemnifying the County, and covering for any emergent liabilities
- Workers compensation insurance is required for organizations that have employees, or if volunteers receive ANY stipends/payment
- Have bylaws or policies that describe the way business is conducted including management, fiscal policies and procedures, and policies on nepotism and the management of potential conflicts of interest.
- Have at least one year of experience with the project or in the program area being proposed.
- Have staff or authorized representatives adequately trained to administer and provide the program described.
For more information, visit Contra Costa County.
