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City of Santa Ana Community Development Block Grant Scope of Work Name of Organization- El Centro Cultnral de Mexico Name of Funded Program- Son del Centro Music Program Annual Accomplishment Goal I. Total number of un duplicated clients (Santa Ana and Non-Santa Ana Residents) anticipated to be served by the funded program, named above, during the 12-month contract period. 40PERSONS II. Number of only unduplicated Santa Ana residents to be served by the funded program, named above, during the 12-month contract period. 40PERSONS Program and Funding Description III. Description of Work - In the space below, describe the program to be funded during the 12-month contract period. L A Description of the Project The Centro presently provides Santa Ana youth unique music, and art programs. The requested funds will assure that the music program continues. The music program is "Son Jarocho", traditional music from Veracruz, Mexico. It employs guitar like instruments called "jaranas", percussive instruments such as "el cajon", and dancers who provide percussion with their foot work. The students receive instruction and also perform under the group known as Son del Centro. An informal survey indicates that there are few opportunities for music and art education in the city of Santa Ana. Although the Santa Ana school district otTers instruction in both, the programs are limited in both. 2. Needs Statement The primary goal of these programs is to continue to serve the needs of low-income, at.risk adolescents who have limited access to art and music programs. It is well known that teenagers without extra-curricular activities are at a higher risk of coming involved in undesirable behavior such as gangs and/or drug involvement. Studies have also shown that the study of music results in a more complete brain development and stimulates intellectual, psychological and physical responses. 3. Goals and Objectives of the Program Goal: To provide after-school music education to Santa Ana disadvantaged teenagers. Objective: To enroll as many students as possible (no less than 30) who will learn how to read music, play an instrument, and also be giving to the community by performing in a musical group. 4. Organizational Qualifications to implement the program The Centro has the organizational qualifications to implement these programs as follows: a. The programs are in existence b. The Centro has a well qualified staffto carry out the instruction of these programs. c. It has the location to carry out the programs. d. It owns the musical instruments to carry out the musical program. e. It has a stage allowing the students to perform. IV. Activities funded by this grant How will CDBO funds be used for the funded program? Narratively describe the budget for the funded program illustrated in Exhibit Band B- I. Most of the CDBG funds will go towards the rent and maintenance of the building where the classes and events related to the program will take place. It is highly important for the continuity of the program to have a physical space where classes, practices and performances can take place on a regular basis. Another significant portion of the funds will go to pay the salaries for the music instructors of the program. These funds will be used to provide the program qualified and dedicated personnel that will ensure the organization and quality ofthe program. Funds will also be used for the maintenance of instruments used during classes and performances by the students. Exhibit A Page 1 of2