Indigenous Californians Receiving $30 Million in Grants

 Last week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla announced that Californians of native descent will receive 30 million dollars in grants for affordable housing.   This grant is a part of the Historic American Rescue Plan. Native Americans, as well as most people have had a hard time during this pandemic. Luvina Beckley, CEO of MHM & Associates states, “I am glad to see funds advancing inclusion and equity in housing. We often overlook those ways in which to directly reach those most in need.”

The funds for the grant will be dispersed between different Native reserves throughout California. Some of these reserves include: Graton Rancheria Federated Indians, Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Yurok Tribe, San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians.  Additional grants advancing inclusion and equity are highlighted by MHM & Associates in order to keep grant funders aware of a good way forward.

Environmental Sustainability and Justice

 NRDC-IE ANNOUNCEMENT: 

Note: Biden/Harris Administration - Millions in Grant Funds Prioritizing Environmental Justice Grants! 

The National Resource Development Council for Inclusion and Equity (NRDC-IE) is seeking to engage and coordinate efforts with non-profit organizations in securing grants that are committed to advancing Environmental Justice!  Beckley - CEO of M.H.M. & Associates Enterprises , one of the most successful Black/Women owned Grant Writing Firms in the U.S., states ‘The best part about the Biden/Harris administration’s granting initiative is they have designated grant funding for small entities (with 10 employees or less). This immediately makes those that are often left out, competitive, regardless of the agency size’.  

NRDC-IE will be assisting hundreds of its members in pursuing millions in grants under its NRDC-IE E1:  Environmental Sustainability and Justice platform (as part of its e3p3 Initiative to engage Black and Women owned or led businesses in accessing grants).  The mission is to accelerate outcomes supporting effective partnerships, agencies or projects that address:

Climate resiliency; 

Disaster resiliency;

Water reuse innovation, infrastructure and technologies; 

Environmental Justice; and 

Land use and reuse. 

The next NRDC-IE coordinated Grant under E1: Environmental Sustainability and Justice will be submitted May 7th, 2021.  

To be a part of this collective effort and to receive grant funding to advance your project or mission, please RSVP to attend our next informational webinar on March 31st, 2021 at 10:00 PST at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M-wF2guxQ-miwg-M-2iECg

 

Let’s End this Pandemic on a Good Note

 The office of Governor, Gavin Newsom has confirmed that Newson has now signed a legislative package that will provide relief to citizens of california during this pandemic.This package will provide relief to small businesses, It will provide more resources for critical child care,and it will provide fee waivers for those with heavily impacted licenses. Grants and federal fundings are important at this time due to the pandemic. Many people have lost their jobs, their homes and even their will to keep moving forward. It has been a hard time for a lot of people, especially Californians. We have the most cases here in California, sitting at 1.6 million cases. Needless to say, we need all the help we get. With help from our government, we can get things back to normal. It will not be immediate, but it will happen soon enough. Luvina Beckley, with Mhm and Associates have been helping business owners receive government funds for over 20 years. She has been even more motivated to do so during this pandemic. Beckley is a leader who will see your goals, and help you achieve them. It is great to see that during this time, many people have stepped up to be leaders and to help their fellow citizens in need. Soon enough, we will all be able to look back at these times, and remember the good that came out of it, rather than the bad. If we all just share a little bit of kindness and support our local businesses, we can end this pandemic off on a good note.