Nevada County has awarded an additional $50,000 in relief funds to 20 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All microbusinesses received $2,500 in grant funding. Nevada County has awarded a total of $107,500 to 43 microbusinesses. “Thank you, Sierra Business Council and Nevada County, for creating this opportunity for our small businesses. We are honored […]
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Nevada County Awards 23 Microbusiness Grants
Nevada County has awarded $57,500 in relief funds to 23 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All microbusinesses received $2,500 in grant funding. “Microbusinesses are an essential part of our local economy,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Sue Hoek. “I am proud to see small business owners from across the community get funded through this […]
Nevada County will open Microbusiness Grants on February 23rd
Nevada County will disburse $107,500 in relief funds to up to 43 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Microbusinesses in Nevada County may be eligible for $2,500 in grant funding. Applications will be open Wednesday, February 23rd at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. “This program focuses on supporting the small businesses that make […]
Two New Broadband Projects Approved in Nevada County
Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved over $8 million between two Nevada County broadband projects for Race Telecommunications, Inc., and Nevada County Fiber, connecting 527 additional Nevada County homes to high-speed internet (or “broadband”) in District 1. Nevada County Supervisor Ed Scofield, Nevada County Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan, and Nevada County Superintendent of Schools representative Andrea […]
Nevada County Supervisors launch $2 million community resiliency grants program
On Tuesday, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $2 Million to launch a new “Community Resiliency Grants” program with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Today’s decision follows the Board’s April dedication of $5.8 Million in ARPA funds for “Community & Economic Resiliency” projects. This “Community Resiliency Grants” program is part […]
Nevada County Supervisors Award $5.8 Million to Support Local Economy
Nevada City, CA – On Tuesday, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously allocated 30% of the County’s $19.3 Million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), approximately $5.8 Million, to support “Community & Economic Resiliency.” The $5.8 Million is intended to offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonprofits […]
Supervisors Award $500,000 in Last-Mile Broadband Grants
Nevada City, CA – With the Board of Supervisors’ award today of $500,000 to four local internet service providers (ISP), broadband service will be offered to 440 households to support distance learning, remote working, and tele-medicine. Each of the four projects offers a unique and innovative approach to expanding broadband in areas challenged by both […]
Local Agencies and Organizations Partner on Rehabilitation of Independence Trail on the South Yuba River
Nevada City, CA August 27, 2020 – Staff from Nevada County and the Sheriff’s Office, Bear Yuba Land Trust, South Yuba River Citizens League and the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation accompanied California State Parks and CAL FIRE on Wednesday, Aug. 26 to view the Jones Fire damage to the Independence Trail, the first wheelchair accessible […]
County Supervisors Allocate $250,000 to the Nevada County Relief Fund for Third Round of Grants to Small Businesses and “Safety-net” Nonprofits
Nevada City, CA August 11, 2020 – In mid-July, the Board of Supervisors allocated $250,000 in State Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to the Nevada County Relief Fund, part of the $3 Million total set aside to support small businesses and nonprofits hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. These new monies will fund a third grant […]
Nevada County Carl F. Bryan II Youth Center to close by June 30, 2021
Nevada City, CA July 9, 2020 – A Resolution to close the Nevada County Carl F. Bryan II Youth Center by June 30, 2021, will go before the Board of Supervisors on July 14, 2020. The Youth Center was built in 2003 and sized according to anticipated growth in juvenile detainees. “This has been a […]
Nevada County Supervisors Select Sierra Business Council to lead County Economic Development Initiatives
Nevada City, CA June 23, 2020 – The Board of Supervisors unanimously selected the Sierra Business Council (SBC) to manage the County’s economic development initiatives with a focus on business technical assistance, public-private sector coordination, and expanding internet access countywide. “The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the urgent need to extend rural broadband […]
Moving Forward – A Virtual Town Hall with Local Officials on June 18
NEVADA CITY, Calif. June 16, 2020 – As we move into Stage 3 reopening, how do we balance the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with community health and wellness? Can we protect both our small businesses and our most vulnerable citizens? Where is our common ground? YubaNet and the County of Nevada are partnering […]
Nevada County’s current Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, announces his planned retirement beginning July
Nevada City, CA May 27, 2020 – Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, is announcing his planned retirement beginning in July. While Dr. Cutler has been anticipating his retirement in the Spring for about six months, he has stayed with Nevada County and extended his contract until a thoughtful and successful recruitment for […]
Nevada County Relief Fund Empowers Community to Take Care of its Own
Nevada City, CA April 28, 2020 – With today’s public launch of the Nevada County Relief Fund, the community now has a central place to come together and lift up their neighbors and small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Backed by a $100,000 “challenge grant” from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, the […]
Keeping Nevada County’s Agricultural Industry Safe and Healthy – webinar on April 13
April 10, 2020 – Nevada County Farmers and Ranchers are invited to attend an informative webinar and roundtable discussion regarding how Nevada County Agriculture can continue to provide safe and healthy food for our community while remaining economically viable. Guest speakers from the Federal, State, and local level will be on hand to discuss their […]
Supervisors to Launch “Nevada County Relief Fund” with $100,000 Challenge Grant
Nevada City, CA April 9, 2020 – Faced with hardships that have left no one untouched, Supervisors Heidi Hall and Dan Miller are co-sponsoring a recommendation to allocate $100,000 to the newly formed “Nevada County Relief Fund” to support emergency response efforts across the county. With this catalytic funding, the County hopes to inspire countywide […]
Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force Hosts Webinar for Construction Industry
Nevada City, CA April 1, 2020 – Nevada County contractors are invited to attend an informative webinar and roundtable webinar, “Resources for Construction Businesses to Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Thursday, April 2nd, 4:00-5:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/419653592 This public webinar is co-hosted by the County of Nevada, the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT), […]
Supervisors Launch Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force
Nevada City, CA March 26, 2020 – Last Friday, over seventy-five business and nonprofit leaders participated in a kick-off video call to launch the “Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force,” co-chaired by Board Chair Heidi Hall and Vice Chair Dan Miller. “I see the Task Force serving as a fast-moving information hub to support our […]
Nevada County Bear River Library Closure Notice; All Other Library Locations Remain Open
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. March 14, 2020 – On Friday March 13th the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools announced school closures beginning immediately and continuing until April 13th, 2020. Therefore, as the Bear River Library is housed within the school the Branch is closed and will remain closed until the school reopens. The Grass Valley Library, […]
Apply for Nevada County's 2020 Spring Citizen's Academy
As the Board of Supervisors wraps up their annual workshop, community members are encouraged to engage with their local government through the County’s 2020 Citizen’s Academy. Nevada County is now accepting applications for its 7th year of Citizen’s Academy which offers a behind the scenes look at County government. Participants tour six 6 County facilities […]