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Council hears progress report on CSFA nonprofit cohort; members and providers urge continued funding
Summary
Staff reported that the Community Services Financial Assistance (CSFA) program has shifted toward larger grants and a cohort model to boost nonprofit collaboration; nonprofit leaders and clients described service metrics and asked council to continue funding the $300,000 program.
City staff presented a midyear update on the Community Services Financial Assistance (CSFA) program on Feb. 18, describing a seven-year evolution from small, one‑off grants to a $300,000 funding pool and a cohort model intended to increase collaboration among coastside safety-net providers.
Julissa Acosta, community services analyst in the city manager’s office, said the program began about seven years ago with roughly $100,000 in funding and many small awards. The city later increased funding to $300,000 and designated 10% for technical assistance to create a cohort of nonprofits that meet, share best practices and pursue collaborative grant opportunities. Acosta said the cohort helped produce a…
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