Newark, Tri-City Arts Programs Receive Grants

Newark CA

24 December, 2020

2:37 PM

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NEWARK, CA — Alameda County has distributed $900,000 to 157 Alameda County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations through its Arts Relief Grant Program, including here in Newark and also in Fremont. The CARES Act-funded grant program was established to help organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. "The County recognizes that arts and cultural organizations are an essential part of our community and an instrumental aspect of our economic recovery," said Melissa Wilk, Alameda County Auditor-Controller. The grants range in size from $3,150 to $15,750. All qualifying applicants received an award. The size of each grant was based on the organization's operating budget. Here are the Tri-City grant recipients: Newark — Stage 1 Theatre, $3,150 Fremont — Chabad of Fremont Jewish Center Arts and Cultural Traditions, $3,150Fremont Art Association, $3,150Fremont Symphony, $3,150Friends of Children with Special Needs, $15,750Mission Peak Chamber Singers,$3,150Music at the Mission, $3,150Music For Minors II, $3,150Narika, $3,150StarStruck Theatre, $6,300Tri‐City Band Corps, $3,150 Union City — No awards