Each process varies. The following represents a general overview of the steps in a typical process.
Step 1- Funding Notification Is Released
- A Notice of Funding Availability is released, advertised and available on the City's website. Electronic applications are typically open for at least 30 days.
- Application support from the City includes:
Application Workshops
Technical Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Step 2- Applications Are Evaluated
- Staff screen applications to verify applicant eligibility for funding.
- Eligible applicants are invited to present their program and answer questions during an 8-10 minute oral presentation to a review panel who rates the applications.
Step 3- Funding Recommendations Are Determined
- The review panel, often the Human Services Commission, discusses compiled application scores, votes on funding allocations for each application, and makes funding recommendations.
Step 4- Funding Recommendations Are Approved
- Depending on the amount of approved funding and nature of the program, City staff or City Council will finalize and approve funding recommendations.
Step 5- Funds Are Awarded and Contracts Developed
- Applicants will be notified of the funding recommendation for their program before awards are approved.
- Applicants recommended for funding will begin working with City staff to develop a contract for services.
Step 6- Service Begins
- Contracts may not be executed until funding recommendations are fully approved.
- Contracts must be fully executed before start of service.