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Park County hears dozens of special-funding requests as budget planning begins

Park County Board of County Commissioners · May 5, 2026
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Nonprofits and local providers asked the Park County commissioners for special funding in next year—s budget, including requests from senior centers, crisis intervention, youth services, food pantry and animal shelter; commissioners said requests will be considered during budget deliberations.

Park County commissioners heard a series of special-funding presentations from local nonprofits and service providers as the board begins preliminary budget planning for FY2026-27.

Speakers described rising demand and program costs across multiple community services. Elena Dooley, executive director of Crisis Intervention (the county—s domestic violence/sexual assault/stalking agency), said her agency received a $1,000,000 grant to build non-congregate shelter units but is awaiting environmental reviews and requested $11,000 to help offset operational costs. Linda Dalton (Powell Senior…

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