To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Trish Muller, CPA, Finance Director
Title
Discussion/Direction of Applications for the 2026 Second Quarter Council Community Grant Program, Three Eligible Applicants
Body
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Executive Summary
The Council Community Grant Program (CCGP) has an annual budget of $20,000 funded by the Town Council Non-profit Grants account in the General Fund. The Town disburses funds for the grants quarterly in $5,000 increments to non-profit organizations within the Castle Rock community. Individual grants cap at $1,000 per request. The Town of Castle Rock Finance Department receives the applications, reviews them for eligibility, and presents the grant requests to Town Council.
The Town received three (3) qualified applications for the 2nd Quarter CCGP (Attachment A).
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Organization |
Amount Requested |
Purpose |
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Agewise Colorado |
$1000 |
Agewise Colorado is a free, statewide nonprofit that connects older adults, caregivers, and families with trusted information, educational programs, and more than 1,400 vetted service providers. Grant funds will be used to increase awareness of these resources among Castle Rock residents through direct outreach, targeted marketing, and personal contacts. |
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Castle Country Assisted Living |
$1000 |
Castle Country Assisted Living is a Castle Rock nonprofit that provides compassionate, home-like assisted living for older adults with varying health and financial needs. Funds will be used to restore and enhance the area surrounding the gazebo and pond - an area that is often used by residents for relaxation and social activities |
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A Precious Child |
$1000 |
A Precious Child is a Colorado nonprofit that provides children and families facing poverty or crisis with essential resources, educational support, and opportunities that help them thrive. Funds will allow A Precious Child to provide community distribution events directly in Castle Rock, in addition to serving residents onsite at their Broomfield HQ. |
This memo intends to present these applications to Council for consideration and approval.
Discussion
The General Fund acts as the source of monies for the Council Community Grant Program. Specific non-profit organizations for community-based projects receive CCGP funds. Organizations may apply on an as-needed basis, and staff reviews applications quarterly.
Eligible project areas for CCGP include projects that contribute to Castle Rock’s “quality of life” with special emphasis on programs and activities for:
• Youth
• Seniors
• Community based environment and sustainability
Attachment B lists the amounts awarded for the 2022-2025 Council Community Grant Program.
Brief Overview of Application:
Agewise Colorado - Agewise Colorado is a free, statewide, volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects Coloradans ages 40-100 with reliable information, educational programming, and more than 1,400 carefully vetted services at no cost to users. Grant funds will be used to increase awareness of these resources among Castle Rock residents through direct outreach, targeted marketing, and personal contacts. Their goal is to increase participation from the current average of 56 Castle Rock users per month to 100 users per month. Agewise Colorado believes that increasing awareness of its free services will help more Castle Rock residents access valuable resources.
Castle Country Assisted Living (CCAL) - CCAL is a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate assisted living for older adults who need support with daily living. CCAL seeks funding to improve the outdoor therapeutic space used by the residents at Valley House. Funds will be used to purchase mulch and landscape materials to restore and enhance the area surrounding the gazebo and pond - an area that is often used by residents for relaxation and social activities. Enhancing the gazebo and pond area will create a safer, more welcoming environment where residents can enjoy fresh air, spend time with family, and participate in outdoor activities.
A Precious Child - A Precious Child’s mission is to provide children in need with opportunities and resources that empower them to reach their full potential. Through their Resource Bridge program, A Precious Child hopes to serve over 100 unduplicated children and caregivers in Castle Rock who are living in poverty. Funds will allow A Precious Child to provide community distribution events directly in Castle Rock, in addition to serving residents onsite at their Broomfield HQ.
Budget Considerations
The 2026 budget includes $20,000, $5,000 available for each quarter, in the Town Council Non-profit Grants account in the General Fund for the 2026 Council Community Grant Program.
Staff Recommendation
Staff defers to council decisions on awards to applicants. Traditionally Council approves a $1,000 award to each of the non-profit organizations presented in this grant cycle, assuming consideration of a maximum of 5 applications per quarter.
Proposed Motion
“I move to award funding to the following organizations:
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Organization |
Amount Awarded |
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Agewise Colorado |
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Castle Country Assisted Living |
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A Precious Child |
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Alternative Motions
“I move to award funding to the following organization(s) for a different amount:
Organization (New Amount)
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on _____ date to allow additional time to (list information needed).”
Attachments
Attachment A: Applications
Attachment B: Award History
Attachment C: Staff Presentation
Attachment D: CCGP Overview