Brief Description:

Description:

• The BOCCDAF Committee will make funding decisions at their committee meeting and all applicants will be notified of funding decisions after the 1st of January. Please realize that it takes several days to reach all agencies.
• The BOCCDAF supports organizations that enhance the quality of life in Grand County. This includes groups that provide programs or services in the areas health and human services, environment and education.
• Applicants for funding should be tax exempt under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) and 170 (b)(1)(A)(i.V.I.) of the Internal Revenue Code. Other not-for-profit entities or groups demonstrating a need will also be considered.
• The BOCCDAF funds specific projects and programs that have measurable results (evidence of product, change in number of, etc.). Operational funding requests will be considered; however, the BOCC is not in the practice of providing sustaining funds (multiple year commitments) to organizations.
• The BOCCDAF appreciates and encourages collaborative agency grant requests.
• The BOCCDAF will not participate in any political campaign on behalf of any issues or candidates.
• Organizations that have received funding in the past must have current progress and/or Final Reports on file in order to be eligible for funding during this cycle. Reports should include photos or digital pictures of projects. Please submit Final Reports as separate documentation. Current year’s Final Reports are due on or before October 31st to be eligible for the next year’s cycle.
• If an organization receives duplicate funding for a request, the BOCC funds must be returned.
• The BOCCDAF makes grant decisions once during the year. Distribution of funds will be made to the recipients as the funds are needed.
• Requests not following the Application Guidelines will not be considered for funding.
• Request for programs or projects already completed will not be considered for funding. The BOCCDAF will not fund items purchased before the grant is awarded.
• All funding decisions by the BOCCDAF are to be considered final. Any changes to funding decisions must be discussed and reviewed with the BOCCDAF prior to any changes.