100% state funding from the California Commission for the Status of Women and Girls. No County match required.

The Contra Costa County Commission for Women and Girls (CCCWG) was formed in 1984 to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women and girls in the county, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The Commission's mission is to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women and girls in Contra Costa County. The Commission shall provide information and advice to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and other entities, as necessary, relating to the health and welfare of women and girls in the county. The Commission will strive to increase awareness of women’s and girls’ issues, celebrate the achievements of local deserving women, champion opportunities for women and girls, and recommend legislative solutions at the city, county, state and federal levels. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, socio-economic conditions, workplace issues, social treatment of gender issues, and health and safety for women and girls.  
  
On January 23, 2023, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls announced the second round of the Women’s Recovery Response Grant funding opportunity, bringing up to $5 million of state funds to local communities for the direct support of organizations serving women economically impacted by the pandemic.   
  
The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls notes: "As we grapple with the long-term consequences and persistent challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that women across the state, in all industries and localities, receive the support they need. The Commission is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofits, direct service providers, local women’s commissions, intermediary organizations, and governmental entities. The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls has considered and intends to apply for the opportunity to support women and girls in our community. These grants will supply structural support and resources to local communities and will engage a network of local leaders while the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls continues to serve as a statewide convener, facilitator, and administrator."   
  
With up to $5 million available, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will award funds ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 maximum. CCSWG will prioritize grant activities in the following areas, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Improving access and affordability of child and/or elder care services;
• Increasing the utilization and uptake of safety-net programs that offer services to support basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, etc.;
• Achieving reskilling/upskilling through accreditation, certification, vocational or educational programs; and
• Enhancing financial ability to grow economic security, assets, and wealth-building.

The Contra Costa County Commission for Women and Girls will not receive the second round of California State Women’s Recovery Response Grant funding, reducing local services to women and girls who have been disproportionately affected economically by the ongoing pandemic.