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City outlines nonprofit funding timeline: July 31 application deadline and August presentations for 2026 allocations
Summary
City staff reviewed the nonprofit funding process, said the city approved $465,500 to 12 organizations in 2025 and described a proposed 2026 schedule: applications due July 31, applicant presentations at an August commission meeting, budget review in September and approvals in October/November with funds issued in January.
Amy, a city staff member, reviewed the current nonprofit funding process and a proposed timeline for the 2026 allocation cycle.
Amy presented the 2025 summary and said twelve organizations requested $516,300 and the city approved $465,500. She outlined eligibility criteria (community impact statement, W‑9, recent financial statements and proof of nonprofit status) and said staff will provide informational support to applicants. Amy said the proposed 2026 timeline calls for applications to be due July 31, in‑person presentations to the commission at the August 18 meeting, follow‑up budget conversations in September, adoption through the budget ordinance in October/November, and issuance of funds in January.
When asked whether the city notifies prior applicants, Amy said the application online lists the timeline and staff will notify organizations; she offered to compile comparative data on nonprofit funding levels in peer cities if the commission wants benchmarking. A commissioner asked whether communications staff would promote the opportunity; staff said that nonprofit funding will be communicated through standard outreach channels but is not part of the communications plan itself.
There was no formal vote. Staff encouraged nonprofits to use the online portal and said staff will return with any recommended process changes or benchmarking data if requested by the commission.
