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Page 4 of 10 <br /> Staff Recommendation: $4,000 <br />Program Description: <br />Cheza Nami Foundation seeks $7500 to $15000 to continue the Black Excellence <br />Program implemented in collaboration with Pleasanton Unified School District. The <br />objectives of this monthly program are to create a space for students to affirm their <br />racial and cultural identities, build upon their sense of personal and academic self- <br />worth, and ground them in the Pleasanton Unified Black community through bolstering <br />children’s connection to the various cultures of the African diaspora, creating an affinity <br />space for Black children to connect with one another across school and age level, <br />connecting with positive role models, and accessing academic support. Cheza Nami <br />and PUSD began this program as a pilot during the summer of 2023 and continued it <br />through the 2023-2024 school year. <br /> <br />Staff Comments: <br />The application and all documents were completed and submitted on time. With a <br />request of $7,500 and an estimated number of 45 total participants the cost per <br />participant is $166. This organization has not received funding from the Community <br />Grant Program in the past five years and confirmed that they viewed the Informational <br />Video before applying. <br /> <br /> <br />East Bay Musical Society Requested Funds: $4,000 <br />EBMS – 2024/2025 Season Tentative Votes: 6 for / 0 against <br /> Average Funding: $3,063 <br /> Staff Recommendation: $2,700 <br />Program Description: <br />East Bay Musical Society (EBMS) re-emerged when the previous Tri-Valley Repertory <br />Theatre - Broadway Chorus (associated with the Firehouse Arts Center) was previously <br />disbanded. In 2019, former members of the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre - Broadway <br />Chorus took it upon themselves to serve their community through their volunteer efforts <br />(including time, money, and enthusiasm) to bring music education and musical <br />enjoyment back to the Tri-Valley area. EBMS strives to not only be a place where <br />singers of ALL skill levels and ages are welcomed and appreciated but to be a beacon <br />of the community bringing together people interested in learning new music, and <br />engaging with other members of the community, all while providing an uplifting activity <br />in which members can express their joy for singing and music! <br /> <br />Staff Comments: <br />The application and all documents were completed and submitted on time. With a <br />request of $4,000 and an estimated number of 50 members, with 50% from Pleasanton <br />and 50% from Livermore, the cost per member is $80. This organization received <br />$6,500 from the City of Pleasanton through the 2023/24 Community Grant Program. <br /> <br /> <br />Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Requested Funds: $4,225 <br />East Bay Jazz Community Concert Tentative Votes: 6 for / 0 against