LTFBC.Assessment Proposal
Boulder Human Relations Commission
Community Impact Fund
Proposal Guidelines
Fund Description
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) is committed to supporting community initiated
activities that raise awareness on emerging civil rights issues and problemsin Boulderor its
neighborhoods, facilitating interaction and understanding between communities, encouraging
collaboration among diverse communities, strengthening civic participation among Boulder’s
diverse communities, and promoting an inclusive society.
In its effort to make city government responsive to the needs of all Boulder residents,the HRC
seeks to fund endeavors that will have a high impact on improving social conditions within the
city. The Commission will support community efforts that workto build trust and overcome
barriers to collaborative interaction. The HRC’s long-term vision is an inclusive, supportive and
highly coordinated community that efficiently addressesits members’needs.
The HRC encourages funding requests that address orprovide leadership development, youth
involvement and collaborations with other groups to promote inclusivity and respect for
diversity.
Available Funds
Annually, the HRC reserves the bulk of its available funds for the Community Impact Fund
(CIF). This totals approximately $18,000 for all funded applications in a calendar year.Awards
may be made in each month, so the amount of funding remaining available may decrease
throughout the calendar year.
Eligibility
All not-for profit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply for funding from
the Community Impact Fund. All applications must propose to serve or impact Boulder city
residents and all eventsof the proposed project funded by the HRC must be conducted within the
city of Boulder.
Application Deadlines
There is not one specific time during the year when the HRC solicits requests for Community
Impact Fund support. Community groups that have identified an issue of concern and have
developed a project or program to address this concern may apply to the HRC at any time during
the year. The HRC may consider proposals at any of its regularly scheduled business meeting,
held monthly. Except for the months of January and February, the HRC typically holds its
business meetings on the third Monday of each month. In order to be considered at a regular
business meeting, proposals must be submitted to staff on or before the Wednesday priorto the
HRC’s meeting.
TheHRC may determine a specific area of need and solicit proposals to address that need, with
or without a proposal deadline date.
If Your Proposal Is Approved for Funding
If the HRC votes to award funds for your proposal, staff will negotiate a contract between the city
and your agency or organization for completion of certain deliverables before any payment is
issued.Depending on the award, total funding may be provided at the start of your program or
project, or some portion may be withheld pending completion and submission and approval of a
final report.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities and irregularities
in proposals received, and to accept any portion of any proposal or all items proposed if deemed
in the best interests of the City.
Proposal Guidelines
All applications to the CIP must follow the guidelines presented below. Please submit your
application in the following order:
Cover Sheet
(see attached)
Narrative
–Each of the following five points must be addressed in the following order. All
fiveresponses should takeno more thantwosingle-spaced pages.
1.Describe the agency/organization applying for this funding.
2.Describe the need for this funding.What is the problem/opportunity this program/project
would address?
3.What are the goals of the project?How many Boulder city residents will be impacted and
what specific impacts or benefits will theyreceive?
4.How would this effort promote a more inclusive, engaged and respectfulcommunity?
5.How will theeffortbe promoted toBoulder residents?
Budget Table
(see attached): Using the attached budget sheet, provide a detailed, projected
budget of expenses and funding sources for your project/program (including this source of
funds).HRC funding may not be used for personnel expenses, though outside speakers may
receive an honorarium with HRC money.
Proposal Submission
–Submit one copy of your proposal in one of the following ways:
U.S. MailHand Deliver
HRC Community ImpactFundOffice of Human Rights and Community Relations
Office of Human Rights and Community RelationsDepartment of Housing & Human Services
nd
Department of Housing & Human Services1101 Arapahoe Avenue, 2Floor
City of BoulderBoulder, Colorado
P.O. Box 791
Boulder, CO 80306
Email
AtilanoC@bouldercolorado.gov
HRCCommunity ImpactFund(
cover sheet)
Agency/OrganizationLatino Task Force of Boulder County
Street Address
2090 Heron Ct.
Longmont
CityZip Code80501
TelephoneFaxWebsite
303-709-6372 www.thelatinotaskforce.org
ProjectName
Latino Community Assessment of Boulder County
Contact Person
Ms./Mr./Dr.
(circle one)
Mrs. Carmen Ramirez
E-Mail Address
ramicr@hotmail.com
Project Description
(please do not exceedspace provided)
We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal for funding support to complete the 2012 Latino
Community Assessment research project. The 2001 Latino Community Assessment was the first of its
kind and we believe it initiated change in programs and services to better serve the Latino community.
The Latino Task Force of Boulder County (LTF) has begun the process to update that assessment and
measure any progress in the quality of life for the Latino Community and changes in programming and
services that may have been a direct or indirect result of the recommendations and information from
the 2001 Latino Community Assessment. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to submit a second
grant to the HRC for additional funding that will cover unpredicted costs.
Additional information for 2012 Latino Community Assessment:
Objectives:
Identify value/contributions made by the Latino community that have improved the
quality of life for all Boulder County residents,Identify needs for improving the quality of life for
Boulder County Latino residents
Focused on:
Housing,Quality health care,Economic and social equity,Educational advancement
Fairness in criminal justice systems, Community participation and advocacy
CIF ProposalBudget Table
Budget ItemProjected Expense
Postage$1,000
Advertising$2,000
Copyingand Printing$6,000
Office Supplies (Please specify)
1)Folders, markers, pens,
$150
2)Flip charts
$225
3)Card stock paper
$75
4)Name tags
Total
Office Supply
$450
150
Space Rental0
Food$1680
Other Direct Expenses(Please specify)
1)Volunteer recruitment, community outreach
$1,000
2)Community Forums
$3,000
3)Translation and interpretation
$2,000
4) Focus Group Transcription
$3000 ($60/hr*50)
5)Researcher and Project Coordinator
$36,600
Total
Other Direct Costs
TotalExpenses$56,730
Revenue SourcesRevenue Amount
Amount Requested from HRC$5,130
Other Sourcesof Revenue
1)Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
$7,000
2)City of Lafayette
$4,000
3)City of Longmont
$5,000
4)School districts: St. Vrain Valley and Boulder Valley
$10,000
5) Boulder County (Public Health, BOCC, & District Courts)
$13,000
6)Community donations
$7,600
$
$50,000
Total Revenue