Each year, Veolia Water West Operating Services (Rio Vista’s water and wastewater contractor) donates $10,000 to the City of Rio Vista for use by local charities. This year the City Council earmarked $12,750 for 6 Non-Profit Service Clubs. The extra $2,750 is a one-time carryover from last year’s allocation which was not awarded due to the pandemic.
The City Council provides input to Veolia as to the final amount earmarked for all applicants. Any charitable organization may apply for a portion of these funds up to a limit of $3,500 each. At the January 12th meeting council members voted their recommendations. This year’s initial requests totaled $17,500. These were scaled down to the available $12,750. All the funds were committed based upon each council member’s estimate of value to the Rio Vista community.
At the January 19th City Council Meeting six applicants and their dollar requests were considered. Below is the outcome.
Organization Requested Awarded To be Used For
The Loyal Order of Moose $2,000.00 $1,844.58 Insurance, Utilities, Sewer, Water
Rio Vista Food Pantry $1,500.00 $2,136.57 Replace old computer and new upgrade software purchase
Rio vista Friends of the Library $500.00 $712.19 Replenish Library items, STEM Cart and Art Cart
Rio Vista Youth Services $1,500.00 $2,093.84 Summer Youth program and communications/advertising
Soroptimist International $2,000.00 $2442.82 Online summit on human trafficking and building community awareness.
RioVision (2 requests) $5,000.00 $2,505.00 Egbert Park Baseball repairs and upgrades (bleachers, etc.,)
RioVision $5,000.00 $1,015.00 Additional Promenade Shade covering for phase 2
Total Requested $17,500.00 $12,750.00
Charitable organizations wishing to apply for next year’s funds should submit their application at least 3 months before the January 11, 2022 City Council Meeting. The application is posted on the City of Rio Vista website, as is key information for submitting it.
Navigating to the application form on the website may take some patience. Click through the City of Rio Vista website, click on City Forms Download Page, and in the Search box type Grants. From there look for the Community Funding Request Form. Or contact the City of Rio Vista City Clerk’s office and ask that the form to be sent to you.
