To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' Office
Prepared By:
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Daniela Villarreal, Management Analyst II, Commissioners' Office
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Presenter: Daniela Villarreal, Management Analyst II, Commissioners' Office; Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' Office; Kathy Smith, Director, Community Resources
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Subject:
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11:15 AM *Aid to Agencies Program Review
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this study session is to provide an overview of the Aid to Agencies program, propose programmatic improvements, and seek direction from the Board of County Commissioners.
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Background and Discussion:
Established in 2008, the Aid to Agencies program was developed by the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations addressing critical service gaps throughout the County. Funded by general fund dollars, the program has awarded over $27 million to 51 unique organizations since its inception.
The Aid to Agencies program has evolved over time, most recently operating with a $2,079,500 program budget through a two-tiered funding approach:
1. Safety Net Funding: A designated funding pool of $1,550,063 for core service providers that does not require an application process.
2. Competitive Grants: A competitive process for non-profit organizations totaling $528,897, based on prioritized funding categories, with grant awards capped at $100,000.
In 2024, the County's budget constraints led to a temporary pause of the competitive grant program and a significant reduction in safety net funding. With the passage of ballot measure 1A, the County reinstated 100% of allocated safety net funding and seized the opportunity to reimagine the future of the Aid to Agencies program for the 2026 budget year.
Data-Informed Analysis/Identified Community Needs
The County's strategic plan - Arapahoe Forward - identifies the need fo...
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