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City of Napa News - October 7, 2022

Government and Politics

October 10, 2022

From: City Of Napa

Indigenous Peoples' Day

City of Napa Offices Closed Monday, October 10, 2022

The City of Napa recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Together, we celebrate the lives, traditions, and stories of native and indigenous peoples, and we honor the history of our community and our nation. 

Learn more about Napa's indigenous peoples, the Wappo tribe, and all about the living history of Napa at: https://NapaHistory.org/Napas-First-People/ 

City offices will be closed Monday, October 10, in recognition of the holiday.

Application Period Closes October 15, 2022:
Community Recovery Bank Funding

The application period is now open for the City of Napa’s Community Recovery Bank and eligible organizations and businesses are invited to apply. 

Earlier this year, the City of Napa City Council directed a total of $1,150,000 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be made available as grants, via a Community Recovery Bank, to assist with community recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Recovery Bank program is designed to support organizations, programs, and activities that benefit City of Napa residents and small businesses. 

Organizations eligible to apply include nonprofits that are corporations, associations, agencies, or faith-based organizations with a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit status under the Internal Revenue Service Code, as well as for-profit small businesses that meet additional eligibility requirements. All eligible applicants must serve City of Napa residents or businesses, provide proof of insurance, and be in good standing with the California Secretary of State and the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, if required by law to be registered. 

Available grants are available with a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $350,000 per organization.

Applicants may apply for funds from September 15, 2022, through October 15, 2022. Priority will be given to those applications which help support communities and populations most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Award recommendations will also be reflective the Community Survey results which demonstrated high public interest in community programs to support housing assistance, homelessness services, as well as aid to for programs that support our businesses and childcare programs. 

To learn more about eligibility, grand awards, and the application process, please visit www.cityofnapa.org/CommunityRecoveryBankApplication.

Annual Fire & Life Safety Day Returns!

Saturday, October 22, 2022
10 AM - 1 PM

The Annual Fire and Life Safety Day Open House returns once again to Napa! Join the Napa Fire Department for this fun, educational event – in person!

Highlights of the event will include:

-Learn about fire safety and meet your fire department

-Tour the fire station and see what a day in the life of a firefighter is like

-See firefighters in action using the jaws of life

-Visit booths staffed by local health and safety service providers to learn how to keep your family healthy, safe, and prepared for emergencies

-Have your picture taken with firefighters, fire trucks, and Sparky

-Games, activities, and more!

Visitors can also participate in the FREE Halloween Costume Exchange by bringing a gently used costume to exchange for a “new to you” costume. No donations are required to participate and choose a costume. It’s an eek-o-friendly way to give back and “respook, rewear, rescare”!

Don’t miss this fun-filled, educational day!

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