Announcements, Events, Resources, and Trainings
Check out this page for upcoming events, workshops, trainings, celebrations, funding opportunities, and other timely resources for programs!
Aging and Adult Services and Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Present: Trunk or Treat at the Lake
Free Admission!
Friday, October 30, 11am -2pm
Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Lake Merritt: 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
Grant Opportunity: 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program
Details:
Application Deadline: 11/3/2026
Expected Award Announcement: 12/18/2026
Estimated Amount per Award: $50,000 - $12,500,000
Purpose:
The 2026 CNIP RFP is focused on increasing California-grown fresh fruit and vegetable purchases at Certified Farmers’ Markets and California Small Businesses* by shoppers using CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and sustaining proposals in high need areas.
Eligible Applicants:
- Business
- Nonprofit
- Other Legal Entity
- Tribal Government
Grant Opportunity: Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program
Details:
Application Deadline: 10/26/2026
Expected Number of Awards: 20 - 30
Estimated Amount per Award: $500,000 - $700,000
Purpose:
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program to make relationship-centered, family-focused behavioral health care a routine and accessible component of pediatric services throughout California. By prioritizing health equity, the grant program supports high-need communities and advances behavioral health outcomes for children and families.
Eligible Applicants:
- Business
- Nonprofit
- Other Legal Entity
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Indian Health Care Providers, Hospital-affiliated health systems, CBOs operating Medi-Cal-enrolled in primary care clinics, School-based health centers, Other authorized service settings, per State Plan Amendment 23-0010. Applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into a grant agreement, managing awarded funds, and operating Medi-Cal-enrolled pediatric primary care settings.
A Message from Mayor Barbara Lee: Standing Together Through Interruption of CalFresh Benefits
Mayor Barbara Lee provided a message and assistance to the Oakland Community about the crisis threatening over 77,000 residents; the federal suspension of CalFresh (SNAP) benefits could strip 22,000 children and 16,000 seniors in Oakland of critical food assistance – taking $35 million in monthly food purchasing power from our community.