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Proposed $100,000 Grant for Construction Mentor Program

Original title: Subject: Construction Resource Center Grant Agreement For Mentor-Protégé Program Support Services From: Department Of Workplace And Employment Standards Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Grant To Construction Resource Center (CRC) In An Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 To Support The Development And Implementation Of The City Of Oakland’s Mentor - Protégé Program, In Partnership With The National Association Of Minority Contractors - Northern California (NAMC - NorCal)

Record date · July 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Oakland is considering a $100,000 grant to the Construction Resource Center to help run the city's for the 2026-2027 . This program aims to support local construction businesses in partnership with the National Association of Minority Contractors - Northern California.

Why it matters

If approved, this resolution would allocate $100,000 in city funds to the Construction Resource Center to provide professional support services for construction contractors in Oakland during the 2026-2027 .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Construction Resource Center

They are the proposed recipient of the $100,000 grant to provide program support services.

Directly affected

National Association of Minority Contractors - Northern California

They are identified as a partner in the implementation of the Mentor-Protégé Program.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?

The grant is intended to support the development and implementation of the City of Oakland’s , which provides support services to construction contractors.

Who will receive the money if this is approved?

The Construction Resource Center (CRC) is the proposed recipient of the $100,000 grant.

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Continued Investment in Mentor-Protégé Program

The city is continuing its partnership with the Construction Resource Center and NAMC-NorCal for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Construction Resource Center National Association of Minority Contractors - Northern California

Connected Entities

National Association of Minority Contractors - Northern California, Construction Resource Center, City of Oakland and 1 more

OrganizationNational Association of Minority Contractors - Northern California“Partner organization for the mentor-protégé program.”Map →

OrganizationConstruction Resource Center“The proposed recipient of the $100,000 city grant.”Map →

locationCity of Oakland“The municipal government providing the funding.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Workplace and Employment Standards“The city department recommending the grant agreement.”Map →

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