To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' Office
Prepared By:
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Jacquelyn Bayard, Administrative Specialist, Commissioners' Office
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Presenter: Jacquelyn Bayard, Administrative Specialist, Commissioners' Office
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Subject:
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11:00 AM *Aid to Agencies Evaluation Follow-Up Discussion
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Purpose and Request:
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Staff will recommend a proposal for the Aid to Agencies grant program for Board consideration based on dialogue during the March 30, 2021, and the April 19, 2021 study sessions.
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Background and Discussion:
In an effort to create a sustainable budget for the next 5-7 years, Arapahoe County is evaluating all programs, including Aid to Agencies, to implement fiscal belt-tightening in the years ahead. This evaluation effort included the Aid to Agencies review team ("team") as well as the agencies themselves. The team identified several issues that were discussed at the March 30 study session. These issues include a perception that funds are guaranteed, the wide range of funding amounts, the length of the grant process, and the lack of detailed reporting on how funds are being spent.
At the March 30 and April 19 study sessions, the Board expressed concerns about the level of competitiveness and accountability in the current Aid to Agencies program. In response, the team reconvened to propose a new approach for the program to help address these concerns. The overarching goal of this effort is to improve accountability, increase exposure and recognition of Arapahoe County's support to local non-profits, and foster more competitiveness to allow new applicants an opportunity to receive funding. To help further align the program with the county's strategic plan, the proposal also includes an increased focus on inclusivity, fiscal sustainability, and responsiveness. If desired, this approach could be implemented for the 2022 grant cycle.
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