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A21. Applicant <br />Organization’s <br />Purpose/Mission: <br />(100 word limit) <br />Upstream W orks Collaborative provides creative, accessible service <br />solutions to help changemakers navigate complex challenges. W e support <br />grassroots leaders, community initiatives, and early-stage nonprofits by <br />offering the critical infrastructure they need to focus on their mission and <br />create lasting impact. <br />A22. Living W age: <br />Does this <br />organization pay <br />employees a <br />minimum living wage* <br />(A living wage is <br />$17.65/hr or <br />$16.15/hr with <br />employer provided <br />health insurance.)? <br />Yes <br />A23. Is this <br />organization an <br />Orange County <br />Living W age <br />Certified Employer*? <br />No <br />A23a. If no, please <br />explain why your <br />organization is not an <br />Orange County <br />Living W age <br />Certified Employer? <br />(100 word limit) <br />W e only had one employee until July 2025, so we hadn't applied <br />previously. Our understanding is that Orange County Living W age closed <br />its NFP in December 2024. <br />Schedule of Positions: <br />A24. Number of Full- <br />Time Paid Positions: <br />2 <br />A25. Number of Part- <br />Time Paid Positions: <br />1 <br />A26. Number of <br />Volunteers: <br />200 <br />Section B. Collaborators and Partners In some projects, collaborators and <br />partners provide essential capacity and connections. If collaborators or <br />partners are an essential part of your project, whether or not they are <br />receiving grant funds, please use this section to provide more details. If <br />you are not working with collaborators or partners, please feel free to write <br />N/A in this section and move to the Project Information section. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 60C8120B-2E2C-4F19-BFBC-3ADFB6A6F8E1