To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioner's Office
Prepared By:
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Jacquelyn Bayard, Administrative Specialist, Commissioner's Office
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Presenter: Jacquelyn Bayard, Administrative Specialist, Commissioner's Office
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Subject:
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11:00 AM *Aid to Agencies Program Evaluation
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
Discussion of the Aid to Agencies grant program evaluation efforts and a request for direction from the Board of County Commissioners.
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Background and Discussion:
The Board of County Commissioners have provided financial aid to non-profit agencies that serve Arapahoe County residents in the areas of mental health, seniors, drug or alcohol addiction rehabilitation, and other vulnerable populations since at least 2008. Since then, over $22 million has been awarded to more than 40 agencies. For the past two years, the Aid to Agencies budget has remained flat at $1,679,500, but it has fluctuated considerably since the program's inception.
Grants are awarded annually to selected non-profit 501(C)(3) or 501(C) organizations serving Arapahoe County's at-risk and underserved populations. Funds cannot be used for religious or political purposes. A staff team reviews applications against established criteria, making funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners as part of the annual budget process. Once the budget is adopted, funds are made available to selected agencies. Please refer to the attached documents for additional historical context.
Current Process
A review team comprised of staff from Human Services, Community Resources, and the Commissioner's Office oversee the Aid to Agencies application and review process. The timeline typically begins in February or March when the team meets to discuss whether any updates should be made to the application or scoresheet. Historically, very few changes have been made which is why they have not been brought ...
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