HomeMy WebLinkAboutDISCUSSION & Award re Thriving Communities grants JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour
Amanda Christofferson,Grants Administrator
DATE: January 20,2026
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION and AWARDS re: Thriving Communities Small Grants Program applications
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
In October 2025, Jefferson County put out a request for proposals (RFP) for the Thriving Communities
Small Grants program. The goal of the Thriving Communities program is to support projects that promote a
sense of belonging, so that residents and visitors feel welcomed to share in the many activities,
opportunities, and experiences available across Jefferson County.
ANALYSIS:
The County received fifteen proposals for eligible projects including event sponsorship; cultural,
recreational, and youth activities from Jefferson County-based nonprofit organizations and community
groups. The total requests were over $26,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County allocated $10,000 in the 2026 budget to fund the Thriving Communities Small Grants program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners review the proposed Thriving Communities
Grant applications and make a decision on awarding of funds.
REVIEWED BY:
( I S aG
Jos . Peters, County Administrator Dat
Thriving Communities Grant Score Sheet 10.2025
Reviewer:Heidi Eisenhour
Directions:Score each criteria 1-4;4 being most aligned with criteria
Diversity and
Alignment.Promote a Inclusion.
sense of belonging Feasibility and Encouraging Language
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1 Community Opportunity Fair 2026 2000 500 3 3 3 4 3 _ 2 1 2 0 4 22 50-75 exhibitors,500 attendees
2 Dove House Recovery Café 2000 500 1 3 4 3 4 4 3 0 0 3 24 special event,100 visitors,expanding audience
3 Rhodedendron Festival 2000 500 1 2 4 2 - 4 4 3 0 0 4 23 Support for usual budget item
4 OWL360 1600 500 2 3 4 3 3 4 3 0 0 4 24 Youth,expanded program
5 Northwind Art ? 250 1 2 4 _ 2 3 4 2 0 0 3 20 No request amount,Support for standard program
6 Salish Rescue 2000 500 1 3 4 3 3 4 2 0 0 3 22 Expanded program,youth
7 The Production Alliance 2000 750 1 3 4 4 4 4 3 0 0 3 25 Youth,new program
8 Swan School 2000 500 1 2 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 3 25 New slide,youth,women led school
9 Benji Project 2000 500 ' 2 3 4 4 4 4 3 0 0 3 25 Youth,centrally located,partnership
10 The Port Townsend Summer Band 1000 500 1 3 4 4 4 4 3 0 0 3 25 Supporting an existing vibrant community group
11 The Community Boat Project 2000 500 2 3 4 4 3 4 2 0 0 3 23 Youth skills bldg,critical transition program
12 BIPOC Family Program Expansion 2000 1250 1,3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 34 BIPOC program expansion
13 Chimacum Band Boosters 2000 1500 2 4 4 4 4 4 3 0 0 4 27 Youth,one time,huge impact
14 Port Ludlow Performing Arts 1725 500 2 4 4 4 3 4 2 0 0 3 24 Youth,one time
15 Songwriting Works Educational Foundatl 2000 1250 1,2,3 4 2 3 3 4 4 2 2 3 27 One time,large potential impact
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