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Recommendation, to approve award of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) in the total amount of [$155,000], approve associated resolutions, and authorize the County Manager to sign necessary award documents for the following two subrecipient agreements. Both agreements are focused on nonprofit capacity building as included in the Community Reinvestment Administration Memorandum of Understanding executed prior to the December 31, 2024, obligation deadline.
1. Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, in the amount of $100,000, to support the nonprofit capacity building initiative including standardized assessment, facilitation, and structured debriefs to help participating Washoe County organizations identify strengths, gaps, and priority capacity needs; technical assistance and systems building customized consulting and one-on-one coaching to 20-25 Washoe County participating nonprofits. Assistance will be tailored to each organization’s priority areas identified through assessments; and leadership development and training group learning experiences, including cohort-based workshops and peer learning sessions, focused on improving operational systems.
2. Aha Projects, in the amount of $55,000 to support a nonprofit resource center nonprofit. The 16,000 square foot building will provide Northern Nevada’s nonprofits access to shared space through offices, conference rooms, and event space. Providing a collaborative environment for all to share. This award will fund critical infrastructure and workspace improvements at Aha Connects, including the installation of a WiFi mesh network, one year of fiber internet service, and the purchase of two private, soundproof meeting pods. These investments will ensure reliable, high-speed connectivity and provide dedicated quiet spaces for video conferencing, phone calls, and one-on-one meetings, supporting nonprofit tenants’ productivity while maintaining a functional and collaborative shared workspace. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION