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PERL 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/Organization Community Action Development Corporation Street Address 3492 Broadway CityZip Code Boulder 80306 TelephoneFaxWebsite 303-441-3956 www.bouldercountycap.org ProjectName Creating Connections-Nonprofit Focus Groups Contact Person Ms./Mr./Dr. (circle one) Perla Delgado E-Mail Address pdelgado@bouldercounty.org Project Description (please do not exceedspace provided) The Creating Connections Training series was developed in 2011 to address the needs and struggles experienced by PERL (People Engaged in Raising Leaders) graduates when engaging with boards and commissions. The intent of Creating Connections was to provide training and tools for boards and commissions, particularly nonprofit boards, become more inclusive. In 2010, people of color represented 17% of nonprofit board members, with 25% of the nonprofits reporting no people of color on their boards. Given that less 20% of respondents to the Knight Foundation/Gallup Soul of the Community survey rated Boulder County as open to minorities and immigrants, there are clearly structural barriers in place that need to be addressed. One place to address barriers is increasing the inclusiveness of boards and commissions, particularly those nonprofits working with people of color and low income residents. After successfully implementing two(2) training series, we are stepping back in order to access the following: Why do non-profits have a difficult time recruiting and, more importantly, retaining people of color, especially at the board level? What are the perceived barriers to participation in a training series, such as Creating Connections, and how can those barriers be addressed? The plan is to conduct no more than four (4) focus groups consisting of non-profit executive directors, board members, and staff and volunteers serving on local government boards. The results of the focus groups will inform changes to the training structure and the curriculum. Creating Connections has made inroads within the City of Longmont and would like to increase it’s working relationships with agencies located within the City of Boulder. Those invited to participate in the focus groups will represent primarily City of Boulder agencies, boards, and commissions. CIF ProposalBudget Table Budget ItemProjected Expense Postage Advertising Copyingand Printing Office Supplies (Please specify)$129.00 1)Content Analysis Software $175.00 2)Post cards/Mailer 3) 4) Total Office Supply $129 Space Rental0 Food0 Other Direct Expenses(Please specify) 1)Consultant $4000 2)Stipends $1200 Other Direct Costs Total $5,504 TotalExpenses Revenue SourcesRevenue Amount Other Sourcesof Revenue 1)Community Foundation $10,000(for PERL) 2)Community Action Programs $57,000 (In kind Staff Salary) $ TotalRevenue$67,000