Castro Valley Arts Programs Receive Grants

CASTRO VALLEY — Alameda County has distributed $900,000 to 157 Alameda County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations through its Arts Relief Grant Program, including here in Castro Valley.

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 Castro Valley grant recipients, along with nearby communities:

Castro Valley —

• Castro Valley Arts Foundation, $6,075
• Jenny Lin Foundation, $6,075
• Plethos Productions, $6,075

Hayward —

• Bay Area Creative, $3,150
• East Bay Youth Orchestra, $3,150
• Hayward Arts Council, $3,150
• Northern California Ukulele Festival, $3,150
• Sun Gallery, $3,150

San Lorenzo —

• Dandan Performing Arts Center, $6,075

Pleasanton —

• Alameda County Fair Arts and Cultural Traditions, $15,750
• Cantabella Childrens Chorus, $3,150
• Cheza Nami Foundation, $3,150
• CYT Tri‐Valley, $3,150
• Museum on Main, $3,150
• Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre, $3,150

Dublin —

• Dublin Partners in Education, $9,450
• Radiance, $3,150

Livermore —

• Cheza Nami Foundation, $3,150 (Also listed under Pleasanton)
• CYT Tri‐Valley, $3,150 (Also listed under Pleasanton)
• Livermore Art Association, $3,150
• Livermore Cultural Arts Council, $3,150
• Livermore Shakespeare Festival, $3,150
• Livermore Valley Opera, $3,150
• Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, $15,750
• Pacific Chamber Orchestra, $3,150
• Valley Concert Chorale, $3,150
• Valley Dance Theatre, $3,150