CIF Application
Boulder Human Relations Commission
Community Impact Fund
Proposal Guidelines
(Applications are due no later than the second Wednesday of eachmonth)
Fund Description
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) is committed to supporting community initiated
activities that raise awareness on emerging civil rights issues and problems in Boulder or 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.
Inits 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 conditionswithin the
city. The Commission will support community efforts that work to build trust and overcome
barriers to collaborative interaction. The HRC's long-term vision is an inclusive, supportive and
highly coordinated community that efficiently addresses its members' needs.
The HRC encourages collaborative proposals that meet this vision, especially proposals where
funds are being contributed by organizations in addition to the HRC.
The following is a summary of funding criteria considered by the HRC when reviewing a funding
application:
Activity addresses an issue of social impact;
Community initiated activity;
Respects diversity;
Promotes inclusivity;
Multiple sources of funding/collaboration;
Free and open to the public;
Not for profit or governmental agency;
Held within city limits of Boulder.
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.Grants usually range from $100-$5,000.
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 Deadline
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.
Proposal Guidelines
All applications to the CIP must follow the guidelines presented below. Please submit
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 than twosingle-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 theproject?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
Street Address
CityZip Code
TelephoneFaxWebsite
ProjectName
Contact Person
Ms./Mr./Dr.
(circle one)
E-Mail Address
Project Description
(please do not exceedspace provided)
CIF ProposalBudget Table
Budget ItemProjected Expense
Postage
Advertising
Copying
Office Supplies
(Please specify)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Total
Office Supply
Space Rental
Food
Other Direct Expenses
(Please specify)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Total
Other Direct Costs
TotalExpenses
Revenue SourcesRevenue Amount
Amount Requested from HRC
Other Sourcesof Revenue
1)
2)
3)
4)
Total Revenue