About the Trust Fund
The California CUPA Forum Trust funds projects that help with implementation of the Unified Program throughout California. The Trust Fund approved a grant project to assist rural counties in California.
Program Details
The Rural County Training and Resource Assistance Grant is an innovative grant program for Unified Program Agencies that qualify for assistance.
The Challenge
Unlike large urban inspection programs, rural counties have fewer staff and often rely on one individual for program implementation. This can create significant impacts when an experienced employee leaves the agency or retires.
Our Solution
To assist rural county programs, the grant can provide funding for experienced CUPA staff from other counties to provide in-service field training, classroom training, or both when requested.
How the Program Works
The concept is to have trained staff from adjacent or nearby counties take time off and, on selected days, serve as trainers for the rural county or counties. The trainers are paid from the grant, and grant administration is provided through CUPA Forum Board staff.