2023-24 Keller Canyon Mitigation Grant Cycle

is now Open

Supervisor Federal Glover's Office is excited to announce that the 2023–24 grant cycle for the Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund is now open. Grant applications ranging from $500 to $10,000 will be accepted via the online application portal, starting on May 2, 2023, after a mandatory bidder's conference. The link to the application portal will be publicly accessible and announced on May 2, 2023. To be eligible for funding, services must fall within one of the broad categories approved by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, which include Code Enforcement, Community Beautification, Community Services, Public Safety (including Public Health), and Youth Services. Additionally, the services funded by the Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund must be offered within the mitigation area, which encompasses the unincorporated community of Bay Point, as well as the cities of Pittsburg and Antioch.

“How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal” Webinar

“How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal” webinar, an annual event sponsored by Vice Chair Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Federal D. Glover, was a resounding success, drawing 200 participants. 

The webinar was presented by Dr. David E. Fraser, a faculty member at California State University, East Bay, and Chief of Staff in Supervisor Glover's office, along with Ernesto De La Torre, manager at Contra Costa Health Services. The event was well-received, and Supervisor Glover expressed satisfaction with the turnout. He looks forward to receiving many new applications for the Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund grant managed by his office.

We thank all of the participants for taking part in our webinar. Our team is currently gathering the emails containing requests for participation certificates, which will be processed and sent out to recipients starting from the beginning of next week. If you have not yet requested a certificate, please email your request to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your full name, Title (If any) and mailing address. 

The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Celebration 



Contra Costa County's Board of Supervisors will honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander culture and traditions at the celebration on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, starting at 9:30 am in Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar St. in Martinez.

Attention Child Care Providers

Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) is experiencing some delays in payments to child care providers and vendors. 

Are you looking for a meaningful new volunteer opportunity? CASA of Contra Costa County is seeking current or retired teachers, paraeducators, and tutors to work with local children and youth in foster care. CASA Tutors provide high quality, consistent, and accessible educational support using volunteers trained specifically in trauma informed practices. 

Please email [email protected] or call 925-256-7284 ext. 7 to learn more about our program and our upcoming training opportunities. 

UP TO $80,000 IN GRANTS TO COVER LATE PROPERTY TAXES 

NOW AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

California Mortgage Relief Program Raises Cap on Property Tax Assistance

MARTINEZ, CA –  Tax Collector's Office is notifying homeowners that the California Mortgage Relief Program has raised the limit for assistance with delinquent property taxes from $20,000 to a maximum of $80,000 per household.

This update comes as homeowners face upcoming property tax deadlines. To prevent delinquent property taxes and reduce additional penalties, homeowners must pay the second installment of their secured property tax by April 10, 2023. After this date, late payments will incur a 10 percent penalty.

Many Californians may still be feeling the impact of the financial hardships they endured throughout the pandemic. By increasing the cap on property tax assistance, the Program is continuing to act as a safety net for homeowners. If you believe you may now be eligible, please re-apply.

Homeowners who previously applied for property tax assistance have been notified that they may be eligible for additional funding. To receive additional assistance for property tax payments, homeowners must meet all other program requirements at the time of re-application.

In February 2023, the program expanded eligibility by allowing previously awarded homeowners who are still eligible to return for additional funds; including grants to reduce or eliminate partial claims or loan deferrals received during or after January 2020; resetting the delinquency date for past due mortgage and property tax payments to March 1, 2023; and expanding assistance to homeowners whose property has up to four units.

The assistance provided through the California Mortgage Relief Program is in the form of grants to eligible households which do not need to be paid back. While there is no strict deadline for applications, homeowners in need should apply as soon as possible at CaMortgageRelief.org.

Homeowners with questions are encouraged to call the Contact Center at 1-888-840-2594 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. They can also visit 

CaMortgageRelief.org/help to learn more about resources and assistance available to them.

The CalHFA Homeowner Relief Corporation (CalHRC) is a special-purpose affiliate of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). CalHFA is an independent state agency that assists low to moderate income Californians by acting as the state’s affordable housing lender. Through CalHRC, the agency is able to disburse The American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) on behalf of the State of California given its extensive expertise in the mortgage assistance and homeownership space.

For media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Follow us on social media: 

Instagram: @CaMortgageRelief 

Facebook: @CaMortgageHelp 

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Additional Info...

Would You Like to Serve on 

the Advisory Council 

on Equal Employment Opportunity?

The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity (ACEEO) has 1 vacant Disability seat open to applicants. The successful candidate must reside or work within Contra Costa County, be an active participant in the disabled community, and have an interest in equal employment matters. The ACEEO meets the fourth Friday of each month from 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. except for holidays.

The ACEEO assists with the implementation of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Contracting Programs and serves as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors. The ACEEO reviews the Equal Employment Opportunities Program and recommends actions to facilitate the attainment of the County’s goals for equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, and race/ethnicity.

The Board of Supervisors established the ACEEO on July 9, 1991. The Council has 13 seats representing the following groups: 4 Community seats; 2 Labor seats; 2 Management seats; 1 Educational seat; 1 Disability seat; 1 Business seat; 1 Veteran seat; and 1 Labor/Trade seat.

Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655- 2000 or visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar St., 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553. 

Applications can also be emailed to [email protected].

Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews. For further information about the ACEEO, please contact Antoine Wilson at [email protected] or (925) 335-1455. You can also visit the web page at www.contracosta.ca.gov/4503/Advisory-Council-on-Equal- Employment-Opp.

Tomorrow and Sunday, free buses will replace train service between Rockridge and Orinda stations while BART conducts major trackwork. Riders can expect delays of 30 minutes in the work area. Riders can keep up with service impacts including the latest real-time departure information by downloading the official BART app or by viewing the service advisory. 

This is the first of five nonconsecutive weekends between now and early June, where free buses will replace train service between these two stations. The four other weekends are: April 15-16, May 13-14, May 27-29 (Memorial Day weekend), and June 10-11.

This important BART modernization work is made possible by Measure RR, which was approved by BART District voters in 2016. When completed, the work will result in a safer, quieter, and more reliable service.

Stakeholders with immediate concerns should email [email protected] or call (510) 464-7264.

Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting

The Board meeting will be accessible in-person, via television, and via live-streaming to all members of the public. Board meetings are televised live on Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, Astound Channels 32 & 1027, and can be seen live online at www.contracosta.ca.gov or www.contracostatv.org.

Persons who wish to address the board during public comment or with respect to an item on the agenda may comment in person or may call in during the meeting by dialing 888-278-0254 followed by the access code 843298#. A caller should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item, by pushing "#2" on their phone. Access via Zoom is also available using the following link: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/87344719204. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. To provide contact information, please contact Clerk of the Board at [email protected] or call 925-655-2000.

Meetings of the Board are closed-captioned in real time. Public comment generally will be limited to two minutes. Your patience is appreciated. A Spanish language interpreter is available to assist Spanish-speaking callers.

See 4/4/23 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA.

See information about parking and access to the County Administration Building at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553.

Contra Costa County Surveys Community for Arts and Culture Planning

What is the future of Contra Costa County’s arts and cultural landscape? As part of the County’s efforts to develop an Arts and Culture Strategic Plan, a survey will be available to residents during the month of April to gather community feedback.



The County has contracted with Arts Orange County as Project Manager to lead the arts and culture planning process. The goal is to guide an arts and cultural planning effort through an inclusive community engagement process that recognizes and respects the geographic and demographic diversity of the County. The process also includes an inventory of the County’s arts and cultural assets, including organizations, venues, and public art.

The survey will be open until April 30, 2023. To participate, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSMSL2B A Spanish language version of the survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJHCQDH.



Did you know there are federal and state tax credits for working families? These credits are called the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the CalEITC, and they can put thousands of dollars back in your pocket. Workers with children under age six may also qualify for the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC)—and receive up to an additional $1,000. Using an ITIN to file your taxes? No problem—for the first time this year, workers in CA with ITINs can also file for the CalEITC and YCTC.

Calculate how much you’ll get back and get free, IRS-certified tax preparation at myfreetaxes.org and getyourrefund.org.

Below are additional resources for both families and providers in English and Spanish:

For Families: Put Money Back in Your Pocket!

Para familias: ¡Regrese dinero a su bolsillo!

For Providers: Help Working Families Put Money Back in their Pockets

Para colaboradores: Ayude a las familias trabajadoras a poner dinero en sus bolsillos