After a very successful run in FY22 in which every eligible client had their project included in the FY22 Omnibus bill passed in March 2022, CAP has again submitted community project requests on behalf of its qualified clients.

  • Irvine Valley College: The “Access and Persistence through Basic Need Pilot Program” would allow students who are experiencing housing, food, or transportation insecurities to receive the support and resources that they need to thrive in school. This project was selected by both Sen. Feinstein and Sen. Padilla and included in the Senate’s LHHS proposed budget.

  • The City of Hayward’s community project request would fund and support the Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART) Program, which seeks to reduce the need for officers to intervene in calls for service involving people experiencing mental illness, substance-use disorders, and homelessness. This project was selected by Sen. Feinstein, Sen. Padilla, and Rep. Swalwell, and included in the House’s CJS proposed budget.

  • The City of Gustine’s “Broadband Equity and Expansion Program” request would establish public-private partnerships with internet providers to provide immediate 4G internet solutions for Gustine’s most underserved populations, and expand equitable, affordable 5G broadband access in the long-term for all residents and businesses through the installation of critical internet infrastructure throughout the City. This project was selected by both Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Costa and included in the House’s CJS proposed budget.

  • Legacy Health Endowment: The “Person-Centered Care Community Pilot Project” would create and pilot a long-term care program, with wraparound medical and non-medical services, to support socially isolated seniors and family caregivers. This project was selected by both Sen. Feinstein and Sen. Padilla and included in the Senate’s LHHS proposed budget.

  • Vallejo Police Department: The "Ghost Gun and Gun Violence Reduction Initiative" would purchase and install auditory gunshot detection equipment in Vallejo's highest-crime hotspot neighborhoods. This project was selected by Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Thompson and included in the House’s CJS proposed budget.

  • The Leaven Kids’ community project request would purchase two new learning centers in Concord and Corona. Funding would go toward equipment, including laptops, smart boards, and two vans. This project was selected by both Sen. Feinstein and Sen. Padilla and included in the Senate’s LHHS proposed budget.