Human Services Fund Grants
Bellevue offers grants to nonprofit organizations to support human services activities. Applications may be accepted for various types of programs. These will be reviewed by the Human Services Commission for the 2013-2014 biennium, but organizations should take note of the needs identified in the 2011-2012 Bellevue Human Services Needs Update.
Overarching Funding Strategy: The Human Services Commission reaffirms Bellevue's policy of supporting the "full spectrum of community needs" (Comprehensive Plan Policy HS-4) and recommends that the city maintain continued support of the appropriate continuum of services. This will ensure that the critical human services infrastructure is available to all Bellevue residents.
Primary Focus Area for 2013-2014:
- Prevention and intervention programs serving residents most affected by the continuing impacts of the economic recession, including but not limited to basic needs and services that directly affect employment.
- Services that are threatened by significant funding reductions from other sources.
Please note that applications will be accepted for all types of programs; however, in view of limited funds, the Commission will prioritize funding to the focus areas noted above. These will be used by the Commisson to review previously-funded programs as well as new applications. Previous funding from the City of Bellevue does not ensure continued funding.
Contracts and Reporting
Organizations funded by the City of Bellevue are required to follow the City's Contract Management Manual. Organizations are also required to report on performance and outcomes on a regular basis, using the City's reporting forms. Please see the links below:
Application Process
The City of Bellevue will accept applications for human services funding for 2013-2014. Bellevue used a common application along with 17 cities from South, North and East King County: Auburn, Bothell, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SeaTac, Shoreline, Tukwila and Woodinville. This application process is all online and only conducted through the website: http://share1app.culturegrants.org/ . This website also contains specific information regarding the funding criteria and process with the City of Bellevue.