Several grants have been awarded to local community groups and non-profit organizations through the Tuolumne County Community Grant Program, which was created in partnership with the Sonora Area Foundation.
The monies were made available as a result of assistance from the American Rescue Plan of $500,000, which was supplemented by an additional $183,000 from the Sonora Community Foundation.
An additional 40 grants ranging from $3,000 to $29,000 were awarded to community projects of all types, including recreation, the arts, and assistance to vulnerable populations. Two $50,000 grants were awarded to the ATCAA Food Bank and First 5, with the remaining 40 grants ranging from $3,000 to $29,000 awarded to other organizations.
Funding of $683,500 has been given via these programs.
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