Kara (grant program staff) asked the board to approve issuing the annual social services competitive RFP on Aug. 22, using the same electronic application process as prior years. She proposed a $25,000 award ceiling per applicant and said the board would retain final decision authority to award above or below that ceiling.
A commissioner asked about the history of the ceiling; Kara said the $25,000 ceiling has been in place about three to four years after prior years had larger awards and some organizations became dependent on large county allocations. Kara said last year's program funded 12 organizations and the intent of the ceiling is to support organizations without creating reliance.
The board approved issuing the RFP and the process by voice vote. Kara said the application will be submitted electronically via the county website and reviewed by the grant team before recommendations return to the board for final awards.