Pitkin County Areas of Interest
Pitkin County supports
non-profit organizations that provide a range of health care and human
services to the citizens and workers of the county. This includes
programs that address health care education and outreach, prevention,
intervention and treatment. Access to services for all, regardless of a
client's ability to pay, is valued and encouraged. Emphasis is given to
programs and services outlined in the November 2006 ballot referendum,
including support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,
services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, care
for the terminally ill, mental health counseling, drug and alcohol
counseling and abuse prevention, programs for seniors, public health
services, programs that conserve a healthy environment, and support
services for children, youth and families.
Non-profit
organizations that are dedicated to working together to strengthen the
quality of life in Pitkin County are eligible to apply for grant
funding from Pitkin County's Healthy Community Fund. Community
Non-Profit organizations outside the field of health and human services
that address community problems, enrich the quality of life in Pitkin
County and serve the Community Goals listed below are also eligible to
apply.
Applicants must be tax exempt under the provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code. Health & Human Service agencies and
Community Non-Profits may apply for general operating support or
special project funding.
Pitkin County generally does not fund
another grant-making foundation or organization which distributes funds
to recipients of its own selection. Pitkin County does not
traditionally fund the Arts, day care centers or sports and recreation
programs.
Programs that receive funding promote and achieve the following Community Goals:- Family and Youth Well-being – Promote the social, emotional and economic well-being of families and youth.
- Physical Health – Promote the physical well-being of individuals.
- Mental
Health and Substance Abuse Prevention – Promote the psychological
well-being of individuals, provide treatment and promote prevention of
substance abuse.
- Legal Services and the Courts – Facilitating access and appropriate utilization of legal and judicial assistance.
- The Well-being of Seniors – Promote the social, emotional, economic and physical well-being of senior adults.
- Community
Program Effectiveness – Administrative advocacy for fiscal support,
clear expectations for results, enhancing program operations and
collaborations and active support of assessment for achieving community
goals.
- Cultural, Recreational, and Educational
Treasures – Promote and optimize the quality of life for residents and
employees in Pitkin County.
- Regional Collaboration – Fostering opportunities to share resources and common problem-solving activities.
- Environmental Quality – Enhance and sustain the natural resources.