Mother Lode – $9-million To Fund Economic Development Projects Across Sierra

A total of 40 pre-implementation projects across seven rural Sierra counties—Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, and Tuolumne—have been awarded portions of a $9 million catalyst fund through the California Jobs First initiative. Administered by Sierra Jobs First, a regional collaborative governed by a 21-member council, the funding supports workforce development, sustainable industries, and climate-resilient economic growth. Projects include feasibility studies for biomass and meat processing facilities, new regional training centers, recreation-based job creation, creative reuse infrastructure, and local apprenticeship programs. RCRC is among the recipients, receiving funding for its Sierra Jobs First Industrial Arts Training Program, aimed at strengthening workforce and higher education pathways for a resilient Sierra economy. Final dollar amounts for each project are pending the completion of contracting.

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