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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/2003, BUS 2 - 2003-04 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS council j ac,Enaa REpoizt CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO `� ,� FROM: Wendy George, Acting Director of Human Resources - p Prepared By: Jill Sylvain, Human Resources Ana.ys SUBJECT: 2003-04 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA)FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution approving recommendations from the Human Relations Commission for Grants-In-Aid funding for 2003-04 and authorizing the CAO to execute agreements with each Grants-In-Aid recipient for 2003-04 as outlined in Attachment 1,Exhibit A and inclusive of any modifications made by Council. DISCUSSION Background The Human Relations Commission (HRC) held a Public Workshop on October 2, 2002 to gather information on the current social needs of the community for the 2003-04 Grants In-Aid and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) cycles. The Commission heard from 17 San Luis Obispo citizens. In addition, the Healthy Communities Survey report was used to assist in identifying high priority social service needs to guide the HRC in the allocation of grant funds. In December 2002, the HRC began its annual Grants-In-Aid process. Notices advertising the availability of grant monies for local service organizations providing human and social services in the City were publicized in The Tribune. In addition,,grant recipients from the pervious year were sent grant applications and information for the 2003-04 Grants-In-Aid process. An Application Information Workshop was held in early January 2003 to review the NRC's expectations for application content, application format, and to answer any questions from applicant agencies. Completed Grants-In-Aid applications were due to the City on February 11, 2003. The HRC received 32 applications with grant requests totaling $164,579. The total number of applications declined by two from the previous year, however.total funding requests increased by$4,285. The 2003-04 grant applications are available for review in the reading file in the Council Office. a �f i Council Agenda Report—HRC Grants-In-Aid Funding Recommendations Page 2 Review Process Upon receiving the grant applications, the HRC convened the GIA Subcommittee: Bryan Gingg; Tom Hutchinson; and Stephen Lamb (Subcommittee Chairperson). The subcommittee thoroughly reviewed applications, rated applications (using a form developed last year), and formulated preliminary grant recommendations. The subcommittee's primary recommendations totaling $118,009 were presented to the HRC in May 2003. While the total budget for the 2003- 04 HRC GIA is $122,200, the subcommittee recommended not awarding the entire budget but leaving $4,191 "on the table" to be used as contingency funding. All applicants were invited to hear the subcommittee recommendations as they were presented to the HRC. After discussion, the HRC directed staff to place adoption of the recommendations on the June 4, 2003 HRC agenda. During the June 4, 2003 HRC meeting information came forward regarding the status of LifeSpan Services Network which, due to severe budget cuts, is no longer able to continue overseeing the Adult Day Services (ADCare), Caring Callers, Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) and Senior Peer Counseling programs. Each of the aforementioned groups applied for GIA funding. The GIA Subcommittee recommended partial funding for each of these applicants. Fortunately, the LifeSpan Foundation for Human Services has agreed to become the sponsoring organization for the RSVP, Senior Peer Counseling and Caring Callers programs so the funding for those organizations will move forward. Unfortunately, ADCare could not be continued without a break in service due to licensing requirements. The ADCare grant will not be funded until the Area Agency on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association reinstitute the program. Their goal is to have this process completed by fall 2003. The GIA subcommittee's recommendations were adopted by the HRC commissioners. Funding Recommendations Specifically, the HRC's 2003-04 Grants-In-Aid recommendations: 1. Provide for the disbursement of$118,009 as included in the Financial Plan for Grants-In- Aid, leaving$4,191 as contingency funds available for the coming year. 2. Provide funding to 32 applicants with grants ranging from$1,000 to$11,000. 3. Provide funding to three new agencies: • Easter Seals-Low Vision Therapy Services • Gay and Lesbian Alliance(GALA) • SLO County Child Abuse Prevention Council. A detailed discussion of the individual grant recommendations can be found in Exhibit A of Attachment 1. GAHuman Relations Commission\Grants-in-n MO03-04\Agenda report 03-04.DOC 2 �'1 _ C � Council Agenda Report—HRC Grants-In-Aid Funding Recommendations. Page 3 4. The Transitions Mental Health Association Growing Grounds $5,000 application was not funded because the City and County of San Luis Obispo provide funding to them through the CDBG program totaling$128,000. 5. The Central Coast Assistive Technology Center and Health Works application was not funded because they do not meet the criteria established by the HRC and the City of San Luis Obispo. See attachment 2. Contracts Upon Council adoption of grant awards, the City will enter into contracts with each of the qualified organizations. The HRC and staff will monitor each contract throughout the year. FISCAL IMPACT The 2003-04 Financial Plan has budgeted $122,200 for the Human Relations Grants-In-Aid Program. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 — Resolution with Exhibit A: Grants-In-Aid Funding Requests by Agency/Grant Summary Attachment 2 Evaluation Form and criteria G:Wuman Relations Commission\Grants-in-aid\2003-04\Agenda report 03-04.DOC 3� ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. (2003 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZING FUNDING TO THIRTY-TWO AGENCIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,009 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 THROUGH THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo supports non-profit agencies which provide human and social services to the residents of the City of San Luis Obispo through its annual Grants-In-Aid process; and WHEREAS, funding for the Human Relations Commission Grants-In-Aid program has been included in the 2003-04 Financial Plan for the City of San Luis Obispo NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. That agencies attached hereto marked`Exhibit A" shall be provided funding as is designated in the same attachment. SECTION 2. Staff is directed to prepare contracts for each agency identified in "Exhibit A," and the City Administrative Officer is authorized to execute the contracts. Upon motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this 1st day of July, 2003. Mayor Dave Romero ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jonath well, City Attorney a -�f EXHIBIT A Page 1 of 9 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2003-04 GRANTS-IN-AID RECOMMENDATIONS 1. AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 10,000 2003-04 Request: $ 13,510 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 10,000 Aids Support Network (ASN) is requesting $13,510 to expand the Positively Speaking-ASN Speakers Bureau and the in-house HIV/AIDS library resources and to provide utility subsidies and facilities operational support to the 22- agency owned low-income housing units (all 22 units are located in the City of San Luis Obispo). In addition, funds will be used to help develop ASN's hepatitis C educational resources. ASN provides social services,financial support and housing for county residents affected by HIV disease. The HRC is recommending a grant of $10,000 which is consistent with the previous year and will partially fund the request. 2. AMERICAN RED CROSS 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 4,500 2003-04 Request: $ 6,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 4,500 The San Luis Obispo County American Red Cross is requesting $6,000 to continue operation of basic ongoing disaster assistance services. Grant funds will support, in part:emergency relief services; replacement of fundamental personal and household items lost during disasters; strengthen the SLO City Disaster Action Team (DAT) through recruitment and training; and the purchase.of supplies, materials and equipment needed for emergency response; support Armed Forces Emergency Services; support Health and Safety training in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety, Babysitting and HIV/AIDS education; and to recruit and train instructors for the above programs, and increase the number of classes and training. The HRC is recommending a grant of$4,500 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 3. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 4,500 2003-04 Request $ 6,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 6,000 The Assistance League is requesting $6,000 for Operation School Bell. Through this program new clothing is purchased, maintained at their distribution sites, and then given to children referred to them by local schools and social services agencies. Many of these children have never owned new clothing and this service appears to enhance their self-esteem. The Assistance League is the only agency in the county offering this service to grammar school children. The HRC is recommending a grant of$6,000 which represents an increase of$1500 over the prior year and will fully fund the request. -S 1 4. BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTL____ EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 3,000 Page 2 of 9 2003-04 Request $ 5,600 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 4,000 Big Brothers/Big Sisters is requesting$5,600 to staff 1.5 positions dedicated to the recruitment and orientation of Cal Poly students applying to become Big Brothers Big Sisters. Students will recruit mentors and help with monthly activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides one-to-one mentors for at-risk young people. This year they took over the professional components of training and case management of Cal Polys Poly Pals program. The HRC is recommending a grant of $4,000 which represents an increase of $1,000 over the prior year and will partially fund the request. 5. CAMP FIRE COUNCIL 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 2,000 2003-04 Request: $ 2,500 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 2,000 The Camp Fre Council is requesting $2,500 to purchase supplies, provide financial assistance and the leader's salary to support the two school-site Community Club Programs. These clubs focus on three age groups, K-2nd grade, 3rd—5d'grade and 6d'4d' grade. The programs' desired outcome is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders through asset building activities. The HRC is recommending a grant of$2,000 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 6. CASA SOLANA 2002-03 Grant Amount $0 2003-04 Request $5,000 2003-04 Recommendation $3,800 Casa Solana is requesting $5,000 to fund the cost of the 12-Step recovery program workbooks (based on Alcoholic Anonymous) and materials that each person uses and must complete to "graduate" from Casa I. Casa Solana is a social model residential recovery program for women addicted to alcohol and/or drugs. The HRC is recommending a grant of $3,800 which will partially fund the request. They did not apply last year but have in prior years. 7. CENTRAL COAST ASSISTIVE TECNOLOGY CENTER 2002-03 Grant Amount $0 2003-04 Request $8,400 -2003-04 Recommendation $0 CCATC is requesting $8400 to host an Abilities Fair. The funds would be used for employee salaries and overhead expenses. CCATC is an assistive technology center, which specializes in evaluations to match assistive technology to the needs of people with disabilities. The HRC is not recommending funding for this request. a 2 8. COMMUNITY COUNSELINL_r_NTER (formally FAMILY SERVICES CES_.�R) EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 2,500 Page 3 of 9 2003-04 Request: $ 4,500 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 3,500 The Family Services Center is requesting $4,500 to support the operational expenses of their short term counseling and referral programs for low — moderate income individuals and families of SLO County. The funds will be expended on rent, liability insurance, and administrative staff salaries. Their programs help to build strong families and individuals through supportive, affordable,confidential counseling. The HRC is recommending a grant of $3,500 which is $1000 higher than the prior year and will partially fund the request. 9. EASTER SEALS TRI-COUNTY 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 2,500 2003-04 Request: $ 2;500 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 2,500 Easter Seals Tri-County is requesting $2,500 for the Care and Treatment Program which provides direct financial assistance to those children and adults in the community that have a physical, sensory or developmental disability. They provide financial assistance for an unmet medical or therapeutic servicei due to the lack of medical coverage. The HRC is recommending a grant of$2,500 which is consistent with the prior year and will fully fund the request: 10. EASTER SEALS-LYMPHEDEMA 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 1,000 2003-04 Request: $ 3,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 1,000 Easter Seals Tri-County is requesting$3,000 to purchase a new treatment table for the Lymphedema Program which provides comprehensive treatment and follow-up care for primarily senior citizens that have severe and chronic edema. The goal is to empower people to manage their illness and to maintain the highest quality of life. The HRC is recommending a grant of$1,000 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 11. EASTER SEALS LOW VISION THERAPY SERVICES 2002-03 Grant Amount $0 2003-04 Request $7,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation $3,500 Easter Seals Tri-County is requesting $7,000 for non-reimbursable services (social worker, orientation and mobility instruction; Braille instruction) necessary to provide comprehensive low vision therapy services for children and adults with visual impairments. In addition, funds would be used to purchase optical devices, magnifiers and adaptive equipment for low income residents of SLO. The HRC is recommending a grant of$3,500 which will partially fund the request. This is their first request. o� `� 3 12. EOC HEALTH SERVICES".. .fry WONDERFUL PROJECT" EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 2,800 Page 4 of 9 2003-04 Request: $ 3,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 3,000 The EOC Health Services Forty Wonderful Project is requesting $3,000 to improve access to medical services, promote early detection and intervention of chronic diseases, and reduce mortality for low-income women, age 40 and over. Early detection of life-threatening cancer is a high priority. This program is a division of the EOC and provides basic preventative health care for county citizens. The HRC is recommending a,grant of$3,000 which represents a$200 increase over the prior year and will fully fund the request. 13. EOC CHILD CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 4,800 2003-04 Request: $ 5,500 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 5,500 The EOC-CCRC is requesting $5,500 to provide on—going training for individuals interested in starting up a licensed family child care home and enhancing services currently provided to children in child care. Funds will be used to purchase training materials, duplicate instructional materials for trainees, print flyers and advertising materials. The HRC is recommending a grant of$5,500 which represents a$700 increase over the prior year and will fully fund the request. 14. EOC HEALTH SERVICES"SENIOR HEALTH SCREENING" 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 3,000 2003-04 Request: $ 3,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 3,000 The EOC Health Services Senior Health Screening program is requesting $3,000 to continue the promotion and maintenance of health, early detection and prevention of chronic disease for low-income seniors 50 and older. Funds will be used to support staff time, transportation costs and program supplies such as medical equipment and supplies,copying and mailing of calendars, and the printing and distribution of brochures. The HRC is recommending a grant of$3,000 which is consistent with the prior year and will fully fund the request. 15. GATEHELP INC/GRYPHON PLACE 2002-03 Grant.Amount: $ 750 2003-04 Request: $ 3,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 1,000 The Gatehelp Inc/Gryphon Place is requesting $3,000 to supplement the rental payment male residents are able to make to support the operation.The funds will support lease payments and food for residents. Gatehelp, Inc. is a self- help support group for men and women recently released from prison with the objective of supporting sobriety and reintegrationinto the larger community. The HRC is recommending a grant of $1,000 which is an increase of $250 over the prior year and will partially fund the request '� 4 16. GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIAN,._ JF THE CENTRAL COAST(GALA) _1 EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $0 Page 5 Of 9 2003-04 Request: $3084 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $3084 GALA is requesting $3084 to assist in developing a Youth Project to create a safe environment for social interaction among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning youth of our community. Funds will be used for food, transportation and advertising. This need was identified in a survey that demonstrated Civil Rights/Advocacy was a serious issue and that youth services was the service with the highest need. The HRC is recommending a grant of$3084 which will fully fund the request. This is the first year they have received funding. 17. HEALTHWORKS(formally Project Hope) 2002-03 Grant Amount $ 1,000 2003-04 Request: $ 6,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 0 HeafthWorks is requesting $6,000 to fund Health Works TV, a partnership between Charter Communications Cable, the SLO County Public Health Department and Project HOPE, to provide regularly scheduled health education programming to the residents of the Central Coast. The videos will cover a variety of medical and psychosocial topics for viewers of all ages. They are seeking funds to cover production and operation costs. The HRC is not recommending a grant. 18..HOSPICE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 5,000 2003-04 Request: $ 8,360 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 6,000 Hospice is requesting a grant of $8,360 to fund the Raising Hope Hospice Project,which will provide grief education classes and workshops for the teachers and parents of pre-school children in preschool programs for at risk and low income families. Hospice offers end-of-fife support to those with Irfe-threatening illnesses, individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one. The HRC is recommending a grant of $6,000 which represents an.increase of $1000 over the prior year and will partially fund the request. 19. LIFESPAN SERVICES NETWORK-ADCARE, INC. 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 3,000 2003-04 Request: $ 5,400 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 4,000 ADCare, Inc. is requesting $5,400 to enhance the operations of the ADCare Center in San Luis Obispo and to support expanded hours of service. The funds will be designated as a local match for leveraging State and Federal funds (a portion of which may be in jeopardy). Specifically, the funds will be used to cover a portion of the costs of day care services for low-income clients who do not meet the eligibility requirements for other funds and for educational resource materials for us be staff, volunteers and family caregivers regarding chronic disease processes and dementia. The HRC is recommending a grant of $4,000 which represents an increase of $1,000 over the prior year and will partially fund the request. THIS GRANT WILL NOT BE FUNDED UNTIL THE PROGRAM IS STABALIZED. a 5 20. LIFESPAN SERVICES NETS AK-CARING CALLERS �1' EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 1,700 Page 6 of 9 2003-04 Request: $ '2,225 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 1,700 Caring Callers is requesting $2,225 to supplement the operating expenses of the Caring Callers Program with such expenses as rent, postage, worker's compensation and training materials. Funding also serves as a local match for Federal and State funds. Caring Callers is an in-home visiting program serving seniors who are frail and homebound. The HRC is recommending a grant of$1,700 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 21. LIFESPAN SERVICES NETWORK-RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM(RSVP) 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 1,800 2003-04 Request: $ 2,225 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 1,800 The Refined Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) recruits and places persons over 55 years of age in volunteer positions within nonprofit and public agencies. RSVP is requesting a grant of $2,225 to continue its current level of support to the community as well as assist-the program in meeting the local funding match for Federal funds. The HRC is recommending a grant of$1,800 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 22. LIFESPAN SERVICES NETWORK-SENIOR PEER COUNSELING 2002-03 Grant Amount. $ 2,200 2003-04 Request: $ 3,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 2,200 Senior Peer Counseling is requesting $3,000 to train seniors as volunteer counselors to provide free mental and emotional health services to seniors in the privacy of their own homes. Specifically,the funds will be used to support the extensive 10-week,60-hour training program for volunteers with additional follow-up and assist with the operation of the program by contributing to a portion of operating expenses, staff training and travel. The HRC is recommending a grant of$2,200 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 23. SAN LUIS OBISPO LITERACY COUNCIL-ENGLISH ASA SECONDARY LANGUAGE 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 4,400 2003-04 Request: $ 6,000 .2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 5,400 The San Luis Obispo Literacy Council is requesting $6,000 to: continue, expand and enhance literacy services at their three City of SLO Leaming Centers;continue the referral system for literacy clients at the Prado Day Center on a referral basis and develop new programs as opportunities present themselves. The HRC is recommending a grant of $5,400 which represents an increase of $1,000 over the prior year and will partially fund the request. a � � � 6 24. LONGTERM CARE OMBUL__-,AN SERVICES EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 3,150 Page 7 of 9 2003-04 Request: $ 3,500 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 3,500 Longterm Care Ombudsman Services is requesting $3,500 to continue to provide timely responses to service requests to facility residents and to provide those residents with additional services required by unfunded State and Federal mandates and to expand current services and allow for staff time to develop new programs. Long Term Care Ombudsman Services is authorized by the State and Federal government to be the primary agency in SLO County to provide complaint investigations and resolutions in longterm care facilities.. The HRC is recommending a grant of $3,500 which represents an increase of$350 over the prior year and will fully fund the request. 25. SLO LEGAL ALTERNATIVES CORP-SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 1,300 2003-04 Request: $ 1,300 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 1,300 SLO Legal Alternatives(SLOLAC) is requesting$1,300 to continue with the provision of free legal services to low and moderate income seniors. The funds will serve as a local match for funds contributed by the Area Agency on Aging and will enable Senior Legal Services to provide outreach appointments at senior centers throughout the County, telephone advice and referral,office consultations and public presentations. The HRC is recommending a grant of $1,300 which is consistent with the prior year and will fully fund the request. 26. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 3,000 2003-04 Request: $ 3,250 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 3,000 Senior Nutrition Program is requesting $3,250 for on-going operational expenses associated with the provision of nutritious noon meals to senior citizens of San Luis Obispo. Funding will be used to help provide nutritious meals to senior citizens in the City of San Luis Obispo at the Anderson Hotel and delivery to the frail homebound seniors throughout the city. The HRC is recommending a grant of$3,000 which is consistent.with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 27. SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY AND PREVENTION(SARP) 2002-03 Grant Amount. $ 6,000 2003-04 Request: $ 6,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 6,000 SARP is requesting $6,000 to support. general operational expenses necessary to provide crisis intervention counseling and in-person counseling to survivors of sexual assault. Funding will be used for counseling materials, answering services, pager,telephone, and utility expenses, bookkeeping and audit services, office supplies, rent and utility expenses. The HRC is recommending a grant of$6,000 which is consistent with the prior year and will fully fund the request. = rA 7 28. SLO CHILD DEVELOPMEN. .,ENTER U EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 9,500 Page 8 of 9 2003-04 Request: $ 12,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 9,500 The San Luis Obispo Child Development Center is requesting $12,000 for. 11-hour day therapeutic child care/child development programs for children with special mental health and behavioral difficulties due to trauma; parent education and support programs; family counseling and treatment; specialized play therapy treatment; family activities and events;child nutrition and nutrition education; and collaborative partnerships with school services, other social services and health service providers. The HRC is recommending a grant of$9,500 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. 29. SLO COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL(slo-cap) 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 0 2003-04 Request: $ 1,500 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 1,500 SLO-CAP is requesting$1500 to continue uninterrupted service delivery of the Baby Think It Over program(BTIO)for students attending schools and community programs located in the City of SLO. BTIO is an educational outreach program that serves high schooltat-risk teens.The program has experienced a decrease in state funding. The HRC is recommending a grant of $1500 which will fully fund the request. This is the first time SLO-CAP has applied for funds. 30. TRANSITIONS—YOUTH TREATMENT PROGRAM 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 0 2003-04 Request: $ 5,000 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 0 Transitions is requesting $5000 to continue the renovation and restoration of the home that has housed this program for over 10 years. The program is designed to provide affordable housing, employment, case management and fife skills support to mentally ill adults,at-risk youth and homeless adults. The HRC does not recommend funding the request. 31. TRANSITIONS—GROWING GROUNDS 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 4,000 2003-04 Request: $ 4,725 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 4,725 Transitions-Mental Health is requesting $4,725 to increase the numbers of residents served by increasing the amount of paid shifts available for mentally ill adults in the Growing Grounds businesses. This program, established in 1984, was designed exclusively to employ people with mental illness. The HRC is recommending a grant of$4,725 which is an increase of$725 over the prior year and will fully fund the request. ^(2. 8 32. WOMEN'S SHELTER PROV._ A EXHIBIT A 2002-03 Grant Amount: $ 11,000 Page 9 of 9 2003-04 Request: $ 12,500 2003-04 HRC Recommendation: $ 11,000 Women's Shelter Program (WSP) provides emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. WSP is requesting $12,500 to assist with the basic cost of running their programs which either prevent homelessness or assist victims in establishing new violence-free lives. Funds will be used to assist with office expenses that in tum support emergency shelter, legal assistance and counseling services and, indirectly, serve as matching funds for State and Federal grants. The HRC is recommending a grant of $11,000 which is consistent with the prior year and will partially fund the request. G:HRC/GIA200304SUMMARI ES a . r3 ATTACHMENT 2 City of San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission 2003-2004 Grants-in-Aid(GIA) Program PURPOSE. The City of San Luis Obispo Human Relations Grants-in-Aid Program provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social well-being of its citizens. REQUIREMENTS • Grants are made primarily to organizations based in the City of San Luis Obispo. Agencies based in neighboring communities that serve a significant number of City residents also are encouraged to apply. • Grants are made only to non-profit organizations. • Organizations must comply with the Human Relations Commission's"Statement of Purpose and Bylaws"which creates an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin,sexual orientation, age, physical, mental or economic status. • Applications for a specific program, project, equipment need or general operational support will be considered if the organization's mission falls under one or more of the Human Relations Commission's priority funding areas listed below. • Signa contract. A sample copy is attached for your review. TYPES OF PROJECTS ENCOURAGED Special consideration will be given to projects for which matching funds have been secured. In addition, programs are encouraged that will be used to initiate a new, ongoing service;that train or support service providers in order to expand their scope of services and/or to increase the numbers of residents served;that will initiate a new, ongoing funding source for the organization;that direct services efficiently to needy residents with low overhead and administrative costs. PRIORITY FUNDING AREAS Affordable Housing and Homeless Services: Programs that promote,create,or locate affordable housing or provide temporary sheltering for City residents and that provide related support services for homeless residents. Job Training and Economic Development: Programs that help prepare people for meaningful employment and self-sufficiency(e.g. English as a Second Language (ESL) and literacy programs). Health Care: Programs addressing mental and physical health, including drug and alcohol abuse. Services for Seniors: Programs that improve the quality of life of older City residents (especially residents at or below the poverty level or isolated because of age or infirmity). Services for People With Disabilities: Programs that improve the quality of life of City residents who are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged (especially residents at or below the poverty level or isolated by their disabilities). At-Risk Youth and Families: Intervention programs that strive to enhance and improve the lives of children and adolescents, including teen pregnancy prevention programs. Affordable Child Care: Programs that provide or support child care opportunities. APPLICATION PROCESS Request for funding must be made in writing by using the enclosed application form. Please use a standard typeface of 11 points or larger. Do not attach materials other than those requested. Do not use binders or covers. In addition to the completed form, please provide the following documents: • List of the organization's board members. • Copy of document certifying Federal tax-exempt status. • Copy of project budget. • Copy of organization's most recent audited financial statement. • One (1) original and eight (8)copies of the grant application. 1 Q , 1+� ATTACHMENT 2 ol : a � . D m to a o cc m (D Z ^000 -C 1 1 co V' ^ CD 0 C1 C O O N � 00 O O m m 0 D mCD m = o C � � �' a :7Z) 0 .. x CDcc 0 (D m Cto CCD N 3 7 O CDCD (Q 1 1 0 n K C) m CCD CD G Q O_ y d 7 y �. y O Cn N o cn cn cn cn o = O = N Cb A ? A ? CC) 1 cl' N rn w w w w rn 0 O rn 4P N N N N r- d O 0 O G) S: d, cn O < a c C. a 0 0 3 X A vZ 3 m ° � 0 ( C z m y ° 0 m m N 0 0 a � l�