HomeMy WebLinkAbout20253569 Resolution
Approve 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for
Respite Center Program Expansion Funds - Department of Human Services and
We Help and Love Everyone, dba WHALE, Inc.
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
Whereas, the Board has been presented with a 2025 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Application for the Respite Center Program Expansion Funds from the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and We Help and Love
Everyone, dba WHALE, Inc., to the Weld County CDBG Program, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said application, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, that the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for the
Respite Center Program Expansion Funds from the County of Weld, State of Colorado,
by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Human Services, and We Help and Love Everyone, dba WHALE, Inc., to
the Weld County CDBG Program, be, and hereby is, approved.
Be it Further Resolved by the Board of County Commissioners that Tami Grant, Deputy
Director of the Department of Human Services, be and hereby is, authorized to submit
said application on behalf of We Help and Love Everyone, dba WHALE, Inc.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 29th day of December, A.D., 2025:
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Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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COUNTY, CO Greeley, CO 80631
December 23, 2025
To: Board of County Commissioners
Re: Human Services CDBG Application on behalf of WHALE
Weld County currently has no disability-inclusive childcare options during
evenings or weekends, leaving low-income caregivers without the support
needed to maintain employment, pursue education, or manage family and
medical responsibilities. WHALE Respite Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit founded in
2021, was created to address this gap by providing affordable, specialized
childcare for children with developmental delays and medical needs who
cannot be served in traditional settings.
Since opening its licensed center in July 2024, WHALE has delivered over 60,000
hours of care to more than 125 children,with 86%of families qualifying for CCAP
and over 60% being single-parent households. Demand for extended-hour
respite care significantly exceeds current capacity.
This CDBG funding request of $184,617 will enable WHALE to expand evening
and weekend respite services, benefiting low- to moderate-income families
across Weld County. Funds will support essential staffing, nursing oversight, and
operational costs required to safely provide structured respite blocks outside
weekday hours. These services will allow caregivers to maintain jobs, attend
school, schedule medical appointments, and access critical self-care time.
The total program cost over the 15-month grant period is $742,666, with CDBG
funds covering key operational components to accelerate expansion and build
a sustainable model. By increasing capacity for inclusive respite care, WHALE
strengthens family stability and improves long-term outcomes for children and
caregivers.
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Weld County CDBG Application
Please read application instructions at the end of this document before completing
2025 CDBG Application
Applicant/Organization Name: Weld County Human Services/WHALE, Inc.
Type of Organization: X Government n Non-Profit ❑ Other
Tax ID Number: EIN 84-6000813
Duns Number: 075757955
Chief Official or Primary Contact: Tami Grant/Kristin Ceriani
Phone: 970-400-6754; Email: tgrant@weld.gov;
Contact Information: 970-503-5765 director@whalerespite.org
315 N. 11th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631
Mailing Address: 5699 W. 20th St., Suite 400 Greeley, CO 80634
Project Name: WHALE Respite Program Expansion 2026-2027
Project Address: 315 N. 11th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631
5699 W. 20th St., Suite 400 Greeley, CO 80634
Project Priority (if submitting multiple
applications)
Project Start Date: MM/DD/YYYY 08/01/2026 Project End Date: 10/31/2027
M M/D D/YYYY
Amount of CDBG Funds Requested $184,617.00
Provide a brief summary of the proposed project in the space listed below. More detail will be requested in
other sections.
The purpose of this CDBG application is to assist WHALE (We Help And Love Everyone) Respite Center, a
501(c)(3) nonprofit, with the operational expenses needed to expand evening and weekend respite care for
children with delays and disabilities. Funding will support up to 1.5 full-time equivalent staff, administrative
billing functions, and medical assessment requirements to safely serve more low- to moderate-income families in
Weld County. These resources will allow WHALE to significantly increase hours of service and meet growing
demand for respite from caregivers who rely on extended-hour support.
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2025 Weld County CDBG Application- Program Priorities Alignment
Below you will find the Weld County CDBG priority areas as outlined in our program planning documents.
Note that highlighted goals are considered a high priority by our program. Please check which goal(s) will
be met by your project.
Infrastructure& Community Development Goals: Please check
Improve infrastructure to foster accessible and livable neighborhoods and improve access
to public amenities (examples of such projects are water and sewer main improvements; ❑
parks; storm drainage; sidewalk accessibility)
Develop or improve facilities that provide services to low-to moderate-:income residents
and specials needs populations (examples of such projects are improve community ❑
center; expand or improve non-profit facility)
Provide for and improve access to services to stabilize living situations and enhance
quality of life, particularly for seniors, youth and special needs populations (examples of
such projects are youth center; senior center)
Access to Public Services
Improve access to transportation services and infrastructure, remove impediments to ❑
mobility and increase access opportunities (examples of such projects are transit
programs or facilities)
Expand economic opportunities to low and moderate-income residents (examples of ❑
projects are training programs, internships, transit opportunities)
Reduce accessibility barriers (examples of such projects are sidewalk accessibility ramps)
Assessment of Fair Housing Goals:
Help Seniors and special needs residents remain housed while living independently as
they choose (examples of such projects are housing rehab programs)
Rehabilitation of pre-existing housing inventory to increase affordable, accessible housing ❑
choices
Increase fair housing education, outreach and enforcement (examples of such projects ❑
are educational pamphlets, seminars)
Help those that are experiencing homelessness move quickly into permanent or ❑
permanent supportive housing, with a specific focus on serving veterans, youth and
families with children (examples of such projects are education, referral to proper
agencies)
Increase the availability of emergency assistance ❑
Support affordable housing for low and moderate-income persons 1 I
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2025 Weld County CDBG Application- Project Classification
Please see instructions (pages 16-18) to ensure you classify your project correctly, or contact the program
directly using the contact information
X Public Facility/Infrastructure n Public Service
Project Category: Check only one
Housing/Economic Development
Project Activity: List one eligible
(pg. 16) that best fits project
X Low-to Moderate-Income Benefit
National Objective: Check only one Slum/Blight (Contact Weld CDBG office, before choosing this category)
Urgent Needs (Contact Weld CDBG office,before choosing this category)
National Objective Benefit Type: Check Census Tract &
only one Block Group:
Area Benefit Total Population:
For projects qualifying on a low-to-moderate LMA LMI Population:
income area basis(LMA),all census tracts, block
groups that the project will take place in must be % of LMI:
listed in the available space.*if project takes place
in an LMI neighborhood,a survey may be required. Number of persons served, if surveyed*
How many additional low-to moderate:
income clients will be assisted with these 100
CDBG funds:
Client based Benefit X LMC — 0
How many very low-income (0-30% AM I)?
60
How many low-income (31-50%AMI)? 30
How many moderate-income (51-80% AM I)? 10
How many additional low to moderate-
income households will be assisted with
these CDBG funds:
LMH
How many very low-income (0-30% AMI)?
How many low-income (31-50% AMI)?
How many moderate-income (51-80%AMI)?
Household Benefit How many additional jobs will be created for low-to
LMJ moderate:-income residents with these CDBG funds?
Have you confirmed Slum/Blight Area objective
Slum/Blight SBA criteria with County staff?
SBS Have you confirmed Slum/Blight Spot objective
criteria with County staff?
Urgent Need
I URG Have you confirmed Urgent Need objective criteria
with County staff?
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2025 Weld County CDBG Application-Agency Description
Agency description: Please include information about your agency, its goals, mission, incorporation date,
management structure and experience, clientele served, and services offered. Please include an organizational
chart and a list of board of directors with appointment dates and term expiration dates. Feel free to attach
additional information to the back of the application.
WHALE(We Help And Love Everyone)Respite Center is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization established in 2021
to address the significant shortage of disability-inclusive childcare and respite services in Weld County.
WHALE's mission is to build inclusive communities where families who have children with delays or disabilities
thrive through equal opportunities to live, learn, and play. The organization was founded in response to the
critical need for affordable, specialized childcare options,particularly for low-income and single-parent
households, who cannot access traditional childcare because of their children's developmental or medical needs.
WHALE opened its licensed childcare and respite center on July 15,2024, offering full-day childcare and respite
care for children ages six weeks through eighteen years. In Fall 2025, WHALE expanded its services by opening
a Universal Preschool (UPK)classroom to meet the growing education and care needs of Weld County families.
Fees remain affordable through a sliding scale, financial assistance, and acceptance of CCAP,with over 60% of
WHALE families being single-parent households and 86% qualifying for CCAP. Since opening, WHALE
has delivered over 60,000 cumulative hours of specialized childcare and has served more than 125 unique
children from across Weld County and Northern Colorado.
WHALE was founded and is led by Executive Director and Co-Founder Kristen Ceriani,PT,DPT, a physical
therapist with extensive experience serving children with delays and disabilities. Kristen and Co-Founder Lacey
Hoyer-Helms,MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist, each bring more than two decades of pediatric
clinical experience. Before founding WHALE,they started a successful pediatric home health company and
recognized the urgent lack of inclusive childcare options for families navigating complex developmental and
medical needs. Both founders conducted extensive research across the country on the design and operation of
large-scale respite and inclusive childcare programs,ultimately shaping WHALE's model as Weld County's first
program of its kind.
WHALE is governed by a Board of Directors composed of professionals with broad leadership experience in
business, HR, finance, insurance, and operational management. These founding board members play an active
role in guiding fiscal oversight, risk management, compliance, and long-term sustainability for a complex service-
delivery organization. Board positions are reviewed and renewed annually to ensure continued alignment with
organizational needs. A full organizational chart and board roster—including appointment dates and term
expirations—is attached.
WHALE provides services to children with disabilities regardless of race, ethnicity, or income, with a priority
focus on low-to moderate-income families who experience the greatest barriers to obtaining childcare. By
offering an inclusive,nurturing, developmentally supportive, and medically trained environment, WHALE
strengthens family stability and contributes to improved long-term outcomes for children and caregivers across
Weld County.
Total Annual Organizational Budget $1,345,873.42
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2025 Weld County CDBG Application-Complete Project Description
Complete project description: Clearly explain what will be accomplished with the CDBG funding that you
are requesting, including who will benefit from the project. Be specific as to what the CDBG funds will be
used for. Attach additional information as needed.
The purpose of this CDBG funding request is to assist WHALE Respite Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in
implementing and sustaining expanded evening and weekend respite care for children with
developmental delays and disabilities across Weld County. This funding will allow WHALE to grow
program capacity, significantly increase the total hours of respite offered, and meet the high demand from
low- to moderate-income families—many of whom are waiting for safe, disability-inclusive care outside
traditional weekday hours.
CDBG funds will support the operational expenses required to launch and expand evening and weekend
respite services, including staffing up to 1.5 full-time equivalent employees, associated fringe benefits,
administrative billing functions, and required staff training. These staffing resources are essential for
maintaining state-licensed ratios, delivering structured five-hour respite blocks, and expanding the number
of families served as the program scales through 2026 and 2027.
Because many children require medication support or have complex medical needs, the request includes
contracted nursing services to conduct initial and annual assessments, train staff in medication
administration and medical protocols, and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
These clinical supports are foundational to operating an inclusive respite program capable of safely serving
children who need medical oversight during evening and weekend hours.
The CDBG request also covers direct operating costs tied to expanded respite services, including
occupancy costs, insurance, programming and activity materials, cleaning supplies, and office equipment
and technology such as phones, interne, and check-in/check-out systems needed to operate outside
weekday hours. A proportional share of WHALE's required federal audit is also included.
This project will specifically benefit low- to moderate-income households-86% of WHALE families
qualify for CCAP and more than 60% are single-parent families—who experience the highest barriers
to securing safe, disability-inclusive childcare. Expanded evening and weekend respite directly supports
family stability by allowing caregivers to maintain employment outside the Monday—Friday work week,
pursue educational programs or study time, schedule evening medical or therapeutic appointments,
stabilize family routines, and access critically needed caregiver self-care time.
The total cost of WHALE's expanded evening and weekend respite program over the 15-month grant
period is $742,666. WHALE is requesting $184,617 in CDBG support to fund essential staffing, nursing,
operating, and administrative components. This operational support will allow WHALE to substantially
increase the number of children served and the total respite hours provided in evenings and on weekends,
while building a sustainable long-term model.
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As operations expand, WHALE will transition toward increased sustainability through Medicaid waiver
billing, CCAP reimbursement, and philanthropic partnerships—ensuring that LMI families across Weld
County continue to have access to safe,high-quality respite care beyond the grant period.
Please include a timeline to show how you will complete the project and expend all funding within 18
months of receiving your grant.
January—June 2026 (Pilot Preparations and Limited Access)
WHALE will conduct limited pilot weekend respite sessions and complete required nursing assessments,
foundational staff training, and operational setup. Additional grant requests for specialized staff training
will be pursued during this period to ensure that new hires are fully prepared to support evening and
weekend respite. Recruitment for additional respite staff and a full-time billing/administrative employee
will begin so onboarding can occur prior to the CDBG project launch.
July 2026 (Initial Scaling; Hiring and Training Expansion)
With additional training dollars anticipated from other pending grants, WHALE aims to complete key staff
hiring and specialized training during July and early August. Weekend respite offerings will expand
gradually, allowing the team to refine scheduling systems, medical support processes, and staffing patterns.
This pre-grant scaling creates the operational foundation needed for rapid expansion once CDBG funding
begins.
August—December 2026 (CDBG Grant Start: Scaling Weekends and Adding Evenings)
Beginning August 1, CDBG funding will support the additional staffing hours, administrative capacity,
nursing oversight, and operating costs required to grow weekend and evening respite services. By fall,
WHALE plans to add Friday evening respite blocks as staffing capacity increases. CDBG support
accelerates expansion by underwriting the additional personnel time needed to open more service blocks to
families more quickly.
January—September 2027 (Full Evening/Weekend Operations; Preparation for Overnights)
WHALE will provide fully staffed evening and weekend respite care, serving up to 30 children per day
depending on their individualized care needs. Continuous training, nursing recertifications, and evaluation
will occur throughout this period. As staffing and clinical infrastructure stabilize, WHALE will prepare
operational protocols for potential weekend overnight respite heading into late 2027. All CDBG funds will
be fully expended by September 30, 2027, followed by final reporting and grant closeout.
2025 Weld County CDBG Application- Community Components
Briefly explain why this project is necessary in the community, and why CDBG funds should be used to
address the need.
This project is necessary because Weld County has no disability-inclusive evening or weekend childcare
options, leaving low-income caregivers without the support they need to maintain employment, attend
school, or manage medical and family responsibilities. WHALE serves children whose developmental and
medical needs cannot be accommodated in traditional childcare settings, and demand for extended-hour
respite significantly exceeds current capacity. CDBG funds are essential because they allow WHALE to
expand staffing,medical oversight, and operational infrastructure required to safely provide weekend
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respite services to low- to moderate-income families who otherwise have no accessible options. This
investment fills a critical service gap while supporting caregiver stability and economic mobility.
What are the quantifiable goals of this project? How will they be measured?
(Example: Install 2,000 feet of 24-inch storm sewer line in census tract; or provide healthcare for 100 low-
income residents)
WHALE's evening and weekend respite expansion will provide safe,disability-inclusive childcare to low-
and moderate-income families who currently have no access to comparable services in Weld County.
Quantifiable goals for the 15-month project period include:
• Serve approximately 500 unique children and caregivers through evening and weekend respite
services across the full program.
• Serve a minimum of 100 low- to moderate-income children and caregivers residing in the CDBG
service area.
• Deliver 1,800-2,400 hours of weekend respite care through structured five-hour respite blocks.
• Achieve a capacity of up to 30 children per weekend day by late 2026, with up to seven (7) of those
children expected to be from the CDBG-eligible service area on any given weekend.
• Ensure 100% of children requiring medical oversight receive nursing assessments and annual
recertifications to safely participate in evening and weekend care.
• Ensure 100% of weekend and evening respite staff complete all required medical, safety, and
disability-responsive training.
Measurement
WHALE will track all quantifiable goals using our childcare management and billing systems, including:
• Hours of respite delivered
• Number of unduplicated children and caregivers served
• Income eligibility documentation for LMI status
• Attendance logs showing participation per weekend
• Nursing assessments and medical recertification records
• Staff training logs and compliance documentation
These systems ensure alignment with state childcare regulations and HUD's Low/Moderate Income
Limited Clientele (LMC)national objective. Monthly program reviews will assess utilization,
demographic reach, and progress toward program goals.
How many persons/households in the following jurisdictions will be served by the CDBG funded part of
this project?
Unincorporated Weld County 2 Ault 2
Dacono 2 Eaton 10
Erie 2 Evans 20
Firestone 2 Fort Lupton 4
Frederick 2 Garden City 1
Gilcrest 2 Grover 1
Hudson 2 Johnstown 10
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Keenesburg 2 Kersey 4
LaSalle 2 Lochbuie 1
Mead 2 Milliken 2
Nunn 2 Pierce 1
Platteville 5 Raymer 1
Severance 2 Windsor 15
List other organizations, if any, participating in this program (collaborative efforts).
WHALE works collaboratively with several agencies throughout Weld County to ensure that low- to
moderate-income families who have children with delays and disabilities can access high-quality,
disability-inclusive childcare and respite services.
Weld County Human Services
WHALE works closely with Weld County Human Services,particularly the teams supporting foster
families and children with complex needs. This partnership ensures that children in foster care and kinship
placements—many of whom have limited access to specialized childcare—are able to receive safe,
developmentally appropriate respite services. As Weld County becomes the Case Management Agency
(CMA) for Medicaid waivers, WHALE will coordinate with their staff to support the transition of families
who will utilize Medicaid-funded respite beginning in 2026.
Envision (Community-Centered Board)
WHALE collaborates with Envision to serve families who require specialized childcare that is not
available through traditional providers. Envision routinely refers children with developmental delays and
disabilities to WHALE for safe respite and consistent daily care,making this partnership essential to
reaching families with the highest levels of need.
Early Childhood Council of Weld County
WHALE's Executive Director and Co-Founder, Dr. Kristin Ceriani, actively participates in the Early
Childhood Council of Weld County. This collaboration strengthens WHALE's understanding of childcare
shortages across the county, ensures alignment with community-wide early childhood priorities, and
informs program development as WHALE expands evening and weekend capacity.
Project Self-Sufficiency and Other Family-Serving Agencies
WHALE is engaged in ongoing conversations with organizations such as Project Self-Sufficiency and
other nonprofits that support single-parent and low-income households. These agencies frequently identify
childcare as the primary barrier preventing caregivers from pursuing employment or education. WHALE's
expanded weekend respite services will help eliminate that barrier for families whose children have higher
developmental or medical needs.
Describe how you ensure that duplication of services is not happening.
Weld County has no other licensed nonprofit provider offering consistent disability-inclusive evening
or weekend respite care,particularly for low-and moderate-income families whose children require
developmental or medical support. Traditional childcare programs are unable to serve this population, and
no comparable respite facility exists in the county. As a result, WHALE fills a critical service gap rather
than duplicating existing services.
To ensure coordination, WHALE works closely with Weld County Human Services— CCAP office,
Envision, and the Early Childhood Council of Weld County to confirm that families referred for respite
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are not receiving similar services elsewhere. These partnerships help ensure alignment with HUD's
Low/Moderate Income Limited Clientele (LMC) objective and reinforce that WHALE's weekend
program is addressing an unmet community need.
WHALE also uses a licensed childcare management and scheduling system to track unduplicated
children served, respite hours delivered, and LMI eligibility, ensuring accurate reporting and preventing
duplication across programs in Weld County.
2025 Weld County CDBG Application-Capacity
If we are unable to grant your full request, what is the minimum amount that you would be willing to
accept that would still allow your project to be viable?
WHALE would be willing to accept any level of funding the Weld County CDBG program is able to
provide. A reduced award would require us to adjust the scale and pace of our weekend respite expansion
in 2026-2027, but we would continue to move forward with increasing access for low-to moderate-income
families as resources allow. If only partial funding is available, WHALE will continue pursuing additional
support from private foundations, individual donors, and other viable sources to ensure that weekend
respite services can be safely and sustainably expanded to meet the needs of Weld County families.
If the project is not awarded this amount of CDBG funding, how will it be affected?
If WHALE does not receive the full CDBG request, weekend and extended evening hour respite services
will still move forward, but the program will scale more slowly. We may be limited to one or two respite
sessions per weekend, rather than reaching full weekend capacity by the end of 2026.
A reduced award would also delay hiring the full-time billing and administrative staff needed to manage
Medicaid waivers and coordinate with Case Management Agencies, and it would restrict our ability to
secure the contract nursing support required for medically complex children and PASA compliance.
WHALE would continue pursuing additional private and philanthropic funding; however, limited CDBG
support would significantly affect how quickly we can expand weekend respite for low- and moderate-
income families in Weld County who currently have no access to these services.
Leveraging funds is important to our program's mission. What other funds are currently available to
support this project or leverage CDBG funds? Please include sources, dollar amounts and status of such
funds.
Leveraging multiple funding sources is essential to WHALE's ability to expand evening and weekend
respite services. WHALE anticipates having initial operating funds available in the first and second
quarters of 2026 to support early program infrastructure, including onboarding a full-time billing and
administrative staff member responsible for Medicaid waiver billing, CMA coordination, and program
scheduling. These early dollars will come from WHALE's existing operating budget and initial earned-
income reimbursements as families begin transitioning to Medicaid waivers in 2026.
In addition, WHALE was recently awarded a $30,000 Respite Care Grant from the Christopher &
Dana Reeve Foundation, with funds expected in the 2026 calendar year. This award is designated to
support the expansion of respite services in 2026-2027 and will directly complement CDBG-supported
activities.
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WHALE also intends to submit a$75,000 request to the Daniels Fund in 2026, based on guidance from
the foundation regarding recommended first-year funding levels. While not yet guaranteed, WHALE has
been in active discussion with Daniels Fund program staff, and this request—when the cycle opens—will
specifically support respite care expansion that aligns with the goals of this project.
Additional philanthropic requests to private foundations and individual donors are planned for 2026 and
beyond, consistent with WHALE's fundraising strategy. WHALE is also anticipating new opportunities
through the Colorado State Disability Office and related state-level grant programs expected to open in
2026 to help expand regional respite capacity.
As weekend and evening respite enrollment grows, earned income through Medicaid waiver billing and
third-party reimbursements will provide a reliable and sustainable revenue stream to support ongoing
program operations beyond the grant period. CDBG funding will therefore be leveraged with these
philanthropic, state, and earned-income sources to build the staffing, clinical, and administrative
infrastructure required to expand respite access for low- and moderate-income families across Weld
County.
Has your organization ever received CDBG funds in the past, either through the city, state or otherwise?
Please briefly describe.
No, we have not.
Please specify the name(s) and job title(s) of the staff that will be assigned to the grant administration.
For each person listed, please include their years of experience working with federal funding and specify
any other federal grants they have worked with in the past.
Jacqueline Tiley, Director of Grants: 3 years of experience administering federal victim-services funding
while at Crossroads Safehouse, including VOCA (Victims of Crime Act), VAWA (Violence Against
Women Act), and FVPSA (Family Violence Prevention and Services Act). Experienced with federal
reporting, procurement standards, allowable cost rules, documentation requirements, and multi-year
compliance. Additional experience includes state and local grants.
Kristen Ceriani, PT, DPT, Executive Director: Provides oversight for all program and operational
compliance. While not the primary grants administrator, she has over 20 years of experience managing
regulated healthcare and pediatric service programs, coordinating with state agencies, and ensuring
adherence to licensing, safety, and clinical standards.
Heather Henry, Contract Bookkeeper: Responsible for financial tracking and documentation of all grant
expenditures. Has 6 months of federal grant experience managing accounting and reporting requirements
for a U.S. Department of Education grant administered by the Greeley Dream Team. Additional
experience includes state and local grant accounting.
Please check each item that already exists within your organization:
Financial auditing system Xi Client eligibility Demographic data collection
Written conflict of interest EX Written procurement ® Staff salary tracking
policy procedures
Can the project be completed within one year of receiving this grant? NI Yes No
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2025 Weld County CDBG Application- Project Budget
Source of Funds for this Program/Project Status of Funds (Check only one) Amount
Weld County Community Development Block
Grant 2026-27 ❑On Hand ElPending ®Applied for $184,617
State Disability Innovation Grant (2026 cycle) ❑On Hand ®Pending ❑Applied for $100,000
Dana & Christopher Reeves Foundation — Respite
®On Hand ❑Pending ❑Applied for $30,000
(approved)
CHAF—Direct Effect Award (approved) ®On Hand ❑Pending ❑Applied for $15,000
Developmental Pathways ❑On Hand ❑Pending ®Applied for $21,648
Daniels Fund— Respite Care (2026 cycle) ❑On Hand ®Pending ❑Applied for $75,000
Individual donors (2026 & 2027) ❑on Hand ®Pending ❑Applied for $20,000
Earned Income Sources (based on 2025 paid services) ❑On Hand ®Pending ❑Applied for $295,386
Total Source of Funds for this Program $741,651
Project/Program Specific Budget (adjust categories as needed) Amount
Staffing (respite staff, scheduling & billing) $123,927.50
Fringe (15%) $18,589.13
Contract Services (nurse) $1,500.00
Occupancy $27,609.40
Staff Procurement (background checks &training) $236.20
Insurance $3,779.30
Programming & Activities $1,500.00
Cleaning supplies (Gloves, toilet Paper, Paper towels, etc.) $375.00
Office Equipment Overhead (phone, internet, copy machine, etc.) $3,600.00
Audit $3,500.00
Total Project/ Program Costs $184,617
What will the CDBG funds be used for? Please be as specific as possible.
(Example : $1,000 for engineer, $5,000 for building materials)
CDBG funds will be used to support the staffing, clinical oversight, operational needs, and administrative
functions necessary to launch and expand WHALE's evening and weekend respite program. The funds requested
will support:
• $123,927.50—Staffing (respite staff, scheduling, and billing): Supports up to 1.5 FTE for weekend and
evening respite staff, as well as scheduling and billing functions required to manage Medicaid waivers,
eligibility, reporting, and case coordination.
• $18,589.13— Fringe (15%): Covers payroll taxes and employer-required fringe benefits associated with
respite, administrative, and scheduling staff funded through this project.
• $1,500.00—Contract Nursing Services
Funds required clinical oversight, including initial and annual medical assessments, medication
administration training, and safety protocols for children with medical needs.
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• $27,609.40—Occupancy: Supports the prorated cost of facility use during evening and weekend respite
hours, including utilities, building operations, and space required to meet state licensing standards.
• $236.20—Staff Procurement (background checks & mandated training): Covers onboarding costs for
new respite staff, including background checks and state-required trainings for working with children with
disabilities.
• $3,779.30—Insurance: Supports prorated liability and program insurance required for evening and
weekend operations.
• $1,500.00—Programming& Activities: Provides sensory materials, structured activities, and therapeutic
tools used during evening and weekend respite sessions.
• $375.00—Cleaning Supplies: Funds gloves, paper products, disinfectants, and sanitation materials
necessary to maintain a safe licensed environment during expanded hours.
• $3,600.00—Office Equipment & Overhead (phones, internet, copy machine): Supports technology
and administrative infrastructure for check-in/out systems, parent communication, scheduling, and billing
during evening and weekend operations.
• $3,500.00—Audit: Covers WHALE's prorated share of the required independent annual audit associated
with administering federal funds.
The total CDBG request of$184,617 represents 25% of the total $742,666 cost of expanding WHALE's
evening and weekend respite program and aligns with the estimated proportion of low- to moderate-income
children and caregivers served within the designated CDBG service area.
How much program income do you anticipate that this project will generate, if any ?
WHALE anticipates generating a modest amount of program income through Medicaid waiver reimbursements
and limited private-pay contributions associated with evening and weekend respite services. As the program
becomes a PASA and begins billing applicable waivers, these reimbursements are expected to support long-term
sustainability of the expanded respite model. While the exact amount cannot be determined at this early stage,
WHALE projects that program income will represent a meaningful but minority share of total program costs,
consistent with our historical earned-income performance.
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How many low to moderate-income persons or households will be served by this project?
This project will serve a minimum of 100 low- to moderate-income children and caregivers within the
CDBG service area over the 15-month grant period.
Does the project manager have experience with federal procurement regulations and labor requirements?
Please briefly describe size and scope of projects previously administered.
Yes. WHALE's Director of Grants has three years of experience administering federal grants, including
VOCA, VAWA, and FVPSA, with responsibility for procurement standards, allowable cost rules, reporting,
and compliance. She has managed multi-year federal grant portfolios ranging from $500,000 to $750,000
across several years, supporting complex human-service program operations.
Has the project's architectural/engineering work been completed? If not, when will it be complete?
No architectural or engineering work is required for this project. The respite expansion utilizes WHALE's
existing licensed facility.
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2025 Weld County CDBG Application- Public Facility Projects Only N N/A
How many persons in Weld County are currently being served by the facility?
How many more persons will be served if you receive CDBG funding?
Does the project manager have experience with federal procurement regulations and labor requirements?
Please briefly describe size and scope of projects previously administered.
Has the project's architectural/engineering work been completed? If not, when will it be complete?
Does your organization own the building or park you will be improving? If not, when will it own the
property?
How long will the facility be used for its intended purpose?
Is a fee charged for the use of the facility or for services provided at the facility? If so, how much?
Are funds already in place to operate the facility after improvements?
What days and times will the facility be open to the public?
2025 Weld County CDBG Application-Acquisition Projects Only X N/A
Has a site been selected? Yes No (Check only one box) If no, skip to question 6.
Does the site require rezoning? Yes No (Check only one box)
Has your organization made an offer to purchase the property? ❑ Yes No (Check only one box) i
Has your organization executed a contract to purchase the property? Yes No (Check only one box)
Will any persons or business be displaced by this acquisition? Yes No (Check only one box)
If yes, does your organization have non-CDBG funds
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available to pay relocation expenses? f Yes No (Check only one box)
Does the project manager have experience working with the Uniform Relocation Act and/or section 104D of
the Housing and Community Development Act? If so, please describe.
How long will the site be used for its intended purpose?
Are funds already in place to operate the property after improvements? 1 1 Yes No (Check only one
box)
Will you charge a fee for services provided at this property? If so, how much?
What days and times will the property be open to the public?
2025 Weld County CDBG Application- Public Service Projects Only ® N/A
How many persons in Weld County received this service during your last fiscal year?
How many more persons will be served if you receive CDBG funding?
How long would clients receive services from your organization under this project?
Does your organization charge for services? If so, how much, and can the fees be waived for CDBG-supported
clients?
What days and times will services be made available to the public?
Does your agency have experienced staff that will provide the service, or will you hire and train new staff?
How does your agency plan to sustain this project/program after CDBG funds been expended? If CDBG funds
will pay for staff positions, please elaborate on how these positions will be maintained.
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What is the CDBG-cost per client for this project? (Total CDBG funds requested divided by number of clients
served)
How do you determine current eligibility? What client demographic information does your organization
collect?
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Have you worked with other agencies to decrease service duplication and increase effectiveness? If so, how?
2025 Weld County CDBG Application- Certifications and Signatures
I hereby certify by reading and initialing each statement listed below that the: Please check
Information contained in this application is complete and accurate. ❑
Applicant has read and understands the application instructions and requirements of the ❑
program.
Project will serve low- to moderate-income residents in the qualified CDBG areas.
Applicant acknowledges that only an executed contract and a notice to proceed with the
County authorizes the initiation of project, services or activities and incurring expenditures.
Applicant acknowledges that a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review may be n
required for CDBG funded projects, which may delay the project start.
Applicant acknowledges that the project should be completed within 12 months from
award; if not, CDBG funds may be subject to reprogramming.
Applicant will comply with all federal and County statutes, regulations and requirements I I
imposed on the project funded in full or in part by the CDBG program.
Applicant will not use CDBG funds for grant writing, fundraising or lobbying per OMB Super
circular.
Applicant confirms that the organization has an antidiscrimination policy.
Applicant acknowledges that current policies for general liability, automobile and workers
compensation insurance are required to contract with the County.
Applicant acknowledges that CDBG funds are subject to review of supporting expenditure
documentation and must be approved by County staff prior to payment.
Applicant has the ability to perform the duties for the activity or services applied for in
accordance with CDBG program regulations.
Applicant possesses the legal authority to apply for CDBG funds and to execute the
proposed project.
Applicant does not have any unresolved audit findings for prior CDBG or other federally
funded project. If your agency had a single audit performed last year, please attach a copy
to this application.
Applicant has no pending lawsuits that would impact the implementation of this project.
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Person named below is authorized to execute the application on behalf of the agency.
The statements and data in this application are correct and true to the best of my knowledge, and its submission
has been authorized by the governing body of the applicant. I understand that Weld County may verify any or
all statements contained in this application, and that any false information or omission may disqualify my
organization from further consideration for County CDBG funds. I also understand that, upon submission, my
application becomes property of Weld County and will not be returned to my organization in whole or in part.
Deputy Director of the Department of
Print Name: Tami Grant Title:
Human Services
Date: 12/29/2025
Please submit complete application (via email) no later than December 31, 2025.
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered. Faxed or mailed applications
will NOT be accepted.
Submit applications via email to:
Weld County CDBG Program
Cynthia Martin
cmartin@weldgov.com
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Instructions
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) in order to improve local communities by providing decent housing, improved
infrastructure, public facilities and services,and improved economic opportunities. Federal law requires that
these housing and community development grant funds primarily benefit low- and moderate-income
persons; funds may also be used for activities that help prevent or eliminate slums or blight; or for projects
that meet urgent community needs.
Applications are due end of day December 31, 2024. All applicants should be notified of award status by
June 30,2025; pending congressional process and disbursement, awarded funds should be made available
shortly after. All projects should be designed to begin immediately and be completed within 15 consecutive
months of funding.
There is no limit to the number of applications that an agency may submit, but each project should be
submitted as its own application. No matching funds are required to receive CDBG funds, although projects
are strongly encouraged to have other sources of funding and leveraging capabilities.Applications selected
for funding may receive less than the requested amount depending on the number of applications received
and the available funding. By applying, funding is not guaranteed to any agency or project. Applicants may
collaborate with other participating jurisdictions to file a joint application for a particular project. The lead
agency must be a participating jurisdiction.
Payments for CDBG projects are on a reimbursement basis
Eligible applicants
Eligible applicants are participating jurisdictions (municipalities that have signed Cooperative IGAs with
the County) and the County.
Geographic requirements
Weld County receives its CDBG funds as an Urban County. The Urban County includes the unincorporated
areas of the County, the Towns of Ault, Eaton, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Garden City, Gilcrest, Grover,
Hudson, Johnstown, Keenesburg, Kersey, LaSalle, Lochbuie, Mead, Milliken, Nunn, Pierce, Platteville,
Raymer, Severance, Windsor as well as the City of Dacono, City of Evans and the City of Fort Lupton. All
CDBG funds must either be used in these areas or there must be substantial documentation
demonstrating that these funds are benefiting residents of these areas. Areas and residents within
the city limits of Greeley are ineligible.Please note that for projects qualifying on a low-to-moderate
:income area basis (LMA), all census tract block groups that will be affected by the project must be
listed. Please be sure to carefully examine a map of your proposed project.
Available 2024 CDBG funding
The County anticipates having $1,211,310 in total funding for the 2025 cycle. However, it is important to
note that this amount serves the entire program to include housing projects, public facility projects,
infrastructure projects, housing rehabilitation projects, public service projects and administrative
expenses. HUD regulates that no more than 15% of the block grant can be granted in the public service
category.
Application development, review and funding determinations
All first-time applicants are required to meet with County staff prior to submitting an application to
discuss their potential projects. Failure to do so will result in an automatic rejection of the
application. This meeting will ensure project eligibility and provide technical assistance about the
application and the CDBG program before an agency invests the time and resources necessary to complete
an application.
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Note that all applicants are welcome to schedule an in-person meeting to discuss project eligibility, but
please schedule your meeting early in the application process. Appointments will fill up as the application
deadline approaches. To schedule a meeting,. please contact Cynthia Martin at 970-573-1769 or
cmartin@weldgov.com.
Once received, all grant applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness by County staff.
Agencies who submit applications that are missing minor information will be notified by telephone and/or
email and given 72 hours to complete and resubmit the application. If an agency does not complete and
resubmit the application, the project will not be considered for funding. Applications that are substantially
incomplete will not be allowed correction time and will not be considered for funding. After each application
is pre-screened by County staff, the application will move on to review and ranking by the Community
Development Advisory Board. Applications will be ranked through a process that considers the project's
overall benefit to the community, percentage and number of low-and moderate-income persons benefitted
by the project, CDBG goals indicated in the County's planning documents, fiscal diversity, experience with
CDBG regulations, and other factors.
Reserve projects
Depending on the number and nature of the applications received, the County may hold one or more
unfunded project applications in reserve. If funds become available during the grant year(through
cancelled projects or funds returned to the County), the applicant agency will be notified and offered
funding for its reserve project. Additionally, the County may reopen the application process for new
projects during the year if additional funds become available. As this category of funding is contingent
upon a variety of factors, the County does not guarantee funding to any reserve project.
Funding duration, reporting requirements and general regulatory compliance
The 2025 program year will run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Actual start times for projects will
vary in accordance with the federal allocation of funds.All projects should be designed to begin immediately
upon a completed award agreement's Notice to Proceed and conclude within 18 months of the issued
Notice to Proceed, as the County will rarely allow project extensions.
All projects must comply with federal regulations applicable to individual projects. These regulations
include but are not limited to: Davis-Bacon labor standards, Uniform Relocation Act, federal procurement
standards, Copeland Act(Anti-kickback), Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulations, lead-based
paint regulations, federal fiscal/audit standards and conflict of interest standards. Please see the"helpful
links" section for a link to Federal Community Development laws and regulations. Projects are monitored
through technical assistance, site visits, and formal file reviews. Long term monitoring may also occur in
order to ensure facility usage, such as with acquisition and renovation projects, and/or to ensure a
project's community impact.
Specific regulatory requirements: environmental review and lead-based paint
Some projects will require an environmental review performed by the County. For the most part,the reviews
will be completed prior to the notice to proceed date. If your project involves buying land for a new building,
constructing a new building or infrastructure, or changing a building's use, the environmental review may
be lengthy and may cause project delays. Federal lead-based paint and asbestos regulations will apply to
all housing related projects. At a minimum, these requirements will impact housing acquisition,
rehabilitation, and renovation. There are a great number of exceptions and conditions to these regulations.
Please consult with County staff if you need assistance incorporating these regulations into your project
design.
Projected grant award timeline
October 1, 2025 - Formal application process begins with meetings running through December 31, 2024.
December 31, 2024 -All applications are due to the County (via email) by end of day.
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January 2025 -March 2025 -Applications are reviewed/ranked by staff and the Community Development
Advisory Board.
April 2025- Recommendations to BOCC and final approval of applications and funding awards.
June 2025-Applicants are notified of funding awards.
July 2025- Subrecipient agreements are drawn and environmental reviews begun. Funding available and
projects commence pending release of funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Specific project eligibility information
All projects must fall within an eligible CDBG activity category and meet a national objective in order to be
considered for funding. Please review the following as you will be asked to identify where your project or
program fits in.
Eligible Activities:
• Acquisition of real property;
• Relocation and demolition;
• Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures;
• Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and
sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of
school buildings for eligible purposes;
• Public services, within certain limits;
• Activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy
resources; and
• Providing assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out
economic development and job creation/retention activities.
Ineligible Activities (not an all-inclusive list):
1. General government expenses or buildings
2. Political activities
3. Equipment or furnishings (such as computers, vehicles, freezers, etc.)
4. Operating and maintenance expenses, including street and building maintenance.
National Objectives
All projects must meet one of the national objectives below which are described in more detail in the next
section.
1. Benefit low-and moderate-income persons.*
2. Prevent or eliminate slums or blights.
3. Meet other urgent community needs.
*At least 70% of the total CDBG grant fund budget will be dedicated towards meeting this goal per
federal regulations.
1. Benefit Low-and Moderate-Income Persons
At least 70% of CDBG grant funds must benefit low- to moderate-income residents which are those
earning 80% or less than the area median income (AMI). To be income eligible, a person or a household
must be considered very low-income (30% or less than the AMI), low-income (50% or less than the AMI),
or moderate-income (80% or less than the AMI). To meet the national objective of benefiting low- and
moderate-income persons, each project must fall into one of the four categories outlined below:
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A. Low Mod Area Benefit(LMA)
In order to qualify as a LMA benefit,project must meet each of the following criteria:
1. Be available to all residents of a specific area with delineated boundaries(service area).
2. At least 51% of the area residents are income eligible (low-to moderate-income).
3. The service area is primarily residential.
4. Please review the HUD ESRI Map at https://www.weldgov.com/Government/County-
Programs/Communitv-Development-Block-Grant/Grant-Information
Some examples of eligible LMA projects include but are not limited to: acquisition of land to be used as
a neighborhood park, or library, construction of a health clinic, improvements to infrastructure such as
the installation of sidewalks, or a community center.
B. Low Mod Limited Clientele (LMC)
These projects benefit a limited group of people, at least 51% of whom are income eligible/low-to
moderate-income. To qualify under this category the project must meet the following criteria:
1. Serve one of the following special needs populations: elderly persons, persons with
disabilities, homeless persons, injured soldiers and veterans, victims of domestic violence,
persons with HIV/AIDS, persons with drug/alcohol abuse, abused and neglected children,
ex-offenders, large families, and those at risk of becoming homeless.
2. Require information on family size and information documenting that at least 51%of clients
are income eligible.
3. Maintain eligibility requirements which limit the activity exclusively to income eligible
persons.
Examples of LMC eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the following: acquisition of a building
to be converted into a homeless shelter, rehabilitation of a center for training disabled persons to enable
them to live independently, clearance of a structure from a future site of a neighborhood center that will
exclusively serve the elderly and public service activities that provide health services.
C. Low Mod Housing Activities (LMH)
Housing activities require occupancy by income eligible households. In the case of multi-family
housing, at least 51% of the units must be occupied by income eligible households. See CDBG
regulations for further information and documentation requirements.
D. Low Mod Job Creation or Retention Activities (LMJ)
Job creation or retention activities must meet the criteria as outlined below. Also see CDBG
regulations for further information and documentation requirements.
1. For job creation, at least 51% of full-time equivalent jobs created must be filled by income
eligible persons.
2. For job retention, documentation that the jobs would actually be lost with-out CDBG
assistance and either the job is known to be held by an income-an eligible persons or the
job can reasonably be expected to turnover within the following two years and be filled by
an income eligible person.
2. Prevention or elimination of slums or blight
Activities under this national objective are carried out to address one or more conditions which have
contributed to the deterioration of an area designated as a slum or blighted area. The focus is on a change
in the physical environment. Projects under this objective will address slums or blight on either an area or
spot basis. The focus of activities under this national objective is a change in the physical environment of a
deteriorating area. This contrasts with the LMI benefit national objective where the goal is to ensure that
funded activities benefit LMI persons.
A. Slum Blight Area Basis (SBA)
SBA eligible projects must meet all of the following criteria:
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1. The area is delineated by the local government as a slum or blighted area under local
law.
2. There are a substantial number of deteriorated buildings or public improvements in the
area.
3. The assisted activity is designed to address one or more conditions which contribute
to the decline of the area.
4. For residential rehabilitation projects, each building to be renovated must be
considered substandard before rehabilitation, and the local government must establish
minimum standards for building quality.
Examples of SBA activities include but are not limited to rehabilitation of substandard housing in a
blighted area, infrastructure improvements in a deteriorated area, and economic development
assistance in the form of low-interest loans to a business as an inducement to locate a business in
a redeveloping blighted area.
B. Slum Blight Spot Basis (SBS)
Acquisition, clearance, relocation or renovation activities that eliminate specific situations of blight
not located in a designated slum or blight area may be performed under this category.
Rehabilitation is limited to activities necessary to eliminate certain public health and safety
problems.
Examples of SBS activities include but are not limited to:Acquisition and demolition of a dilapidated
property, rehabilitation of a decayed community center, financial assistance to a business to
demolish a decayed structure and to construct a new building on the site.
3. Urgent Needs (URG)
Use of the urgent need national objective is rare. It is designed only for activities that alleviate emergency
conditions, such as those caused by natural disasters. Urgent need activities must meet all of the following
criteria:
1. The activity is intended to alleviate a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of
the community.
2. The local government is unable to finance the activity on its own.
3. Other(non-CDBG) sources of funding are not available for the project.
The specific eligibility information should be used as a guideline only. Please reference specific CDBG
regulations.
Frequently asked questions
1. Will we get the full amount of funding requested?
Projects may receive full or partial funding depending on the nature of the project, amount
requested and funds available. If your project is not viable without full funding, make sure to indicate
this fact in your application.
2. Are matching funds required?
No, however, it is a very good idea to bring other funds to the project. Additionally, the amount of
funds your organization can contribute or leverage to the project will be weighted during the ranking
process.
3. If we don't get funded this year, can we reapply next year?
Yes. You can reapply for the same projects and/or other projects; however, there are limitations for
public service projects.
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4. Will we be held to the goals, budget and timeline in the application? What if we need to change
something?
If funded, the goals, project budget and timeline will be a part of your contract with the County. An
amendment to the project contract can be executed if there are legitimate reasons for doing so.
5. What kinds of projects are most likely to be funded?
The County is most likely to fund projects that most closely correspond with the activities and
goals indicated in the Consolidated Plan.
6. When will we know whether we will be funded and when can we spend the money?
The County anticipates making preliminary award notification in March 2021. Funding
disbursements could be delayed due to federal actions. No funds can be spent prior to a
completed award agreement and a notice to proceed has been issued.
7. Is there a minimum or a maximum that we can request?
The minimum grant awarded will be no less than $50,000. Additionally, agencies need to balance
the cost/benefit of the amount requested. Grants that are too small to demonstrate a good
community benefit will not rank well. Alternately, extremely large projects run the risk of being
beyond the program's funding availability and raising capacity concerns. For specific project
funding concerns, please contact program staff.
8. My agency has never used federal funds and the regulations sound intimidating, should I bother?
County staff will work with you to help you complete your project in compliance with all regulations.
Our goal is to make compliance as easy as possible while still meeting the rules and keeping the
focus on why the project is being performed in the first place.
Other things to consider:
• Each proposed project/activity will require a complete budget for the project.
• An authorized representative must submit the application.
• The date that a project budget is written is not the same date that construction begins. Additional
funds will not be awarded to correct for price increases and/or seasonal changes in construction
expenses.
• Reasonable soft costs can be written into construction projects for engineering and advertising.
• Construction contingencies are limited to 5% of the total construction budget.
• Any contractor that provides estimated or construction drawings to assist with an application cannot
bid or work on the project once it receives CDBG funding.
• All applicable activities will be evaluated for public benefit per HUD guidelines.
• Agencies using CDBG funds to purchase land or buildings will be required to use the purchased
property for its intended purposes for a 5 to 20-year period. If the usage is discontinued during that
time, the agency will be required to return all or part of the CDBG funds to the County based on a
formula percentage.
• Agencies applying for funds to renovate a facility or property must be able to prove ownership by
the time award agreements are complete or shortly thereafter as mutually agreed upon by the
County.
General submission instructions
1. Submit one (1) completed application with supporting documents via email to Cynthia Martin at
cmartin@weldgov.com.
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2. Submit supporting documents such as articles of incorporation, non-profit determination list of
board of directors, an organizational chart, financial statements and any other pertinent information.
3. Handwritten documents will not be accepted. You must use the County's forms; recreated or
altered forms will not be accepted. If you experience technical difficulties with the forms, please
contact us.
4. Applications must be kept to the fourteen (14) pages designated, not including attachments.
5. Applications should respond to all questions and include all information requested. Maps,
supporting data and other pertinent documentation should be included when relevant and should
be attached to the back of the application.
6. Keep the application as streamlined as possible, do not include extraneous information. Please
be as clear and concise as possible.
Helpful Links
Below are some links that may be useful when completing your application.
Weld County CDBG Website
https://www.weldgov.com/Government/County-Programs/Community-Development-Block-Grant
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG page:
https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-entitlement/
CDBG Guide to National Objectives
Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities for CDBG Entitlement Communities - HUD Exchange
Federal Community Development Laws and Regulations
CDBG Laws and Regulations - HUD Exchange
Glossary of HUD Terms
https://archives.huduser.gov/portal/glossary/glossary.html
Deadline
All applications must be received by December 31, 2024.
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered. Faxed or mailed applications will not be
accepted.
Submit applications via email to:
Weld County CDBG Office
Cynthia Martin, Senior CDBG Analyst
cmartin@weldgov.corn
For questions or additional assistance, please contact:
Cynthia Martin, Senior CDBG Analyst via email at cmartin(c�weldgov.com or call 970-573-1769.
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WHALE - Expanded Evening & Weekend Respite Program Gra
6 months 2027 (9 months)
Staffing(respite staff& billing) $216,200 $279,510
Fringe(15%) $32,430 $41,927
Contract Services (nurse) $2,400 $3,600
Occupancy $44,175 $66,263
Staff Procurement(background check&training) $630 $630
Insurance $6,000 $9,117
Programming&Activities $2,400 $3,600
Cleaning supplies (gloves,toilet paper, paper tolwes, cleaning $1,200 $4,500
Office Equipment Overhead (phone, internet, copy machine) $4,800 $9,600
Audit $0 $14,000
$310,235 $432,746
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TOTAL 15
Month Grant CDBG (25%)
Period ask 15 m.
$495,710 $123,927.50
$74,357 $18,589.13
$6,000 $1,500.00
$110,438 $27,609.40
$1,260 $236.20
$15,117 $3,779.30
$6,000 $1,500.00
$5,700 $375.00
$14,400 $3,600.00
$14,000 $3,500.00
$742,981 $184,617
Accounts 2026 Proposed Budget
Income
Paid Services 907,350.00
Grants 285,000.00
Sponsorships 5,000.00
Contributions 152,000.00
Interest
Rebates/Refunds
Total Income 1,349,350.00
Accounts 2026 Proposed
Expense
Payroll Expenses 1,045,107.74
Occupancy 132,525.68
General Operating 74,764.00
Programming-Classrooms 26,200.00
Program Operations 19,500.00
Professional Fees and Services 20,200.00
Development/Marketing 9,700.00
Development-Events,etc. 10,000.00
Furniture and Equipment 7,876.00
Total Expense 1,345,873.42
Other Expense
Total Other Expense
Total Net Income 3,476.58
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Sent:Tuesday,January 6, 2026 5:27 PM
To: HS-Contract Management<HS-ContractManagement@co.weld.co.us>
Subject: FW: Weld County CDBG Application -Access your saved progress
Please find the screenshot below confirming the CDBG Application was submitted on Tuesday December 30,
2025.
Thank-you,
COUNTY,CO
Tami Grant
Deputy Director
Department of Human Services
Desk: 970-400-6754
Cell: 970-673-2642
P.O. Box A, 315 N. 11th Ave Bldg.A, Greeley, CO 80632
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From:Tami Grant
Sent:Tuesday, December 30, 2025 8:08 PM
To:Jacqueline Tiley<jacqueline.tiley@whalerespite.org>
Subject: RE: Weld County CDBG Application -Access your saved progress
The application is submitted!
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COUNTY,CO
Tami Grant
Deputy Director
Department of Human Services
Desk: 970-400-6754
Cell: 970-673-2642
P.O. Box A, 315 N. 11th Ave Bldg. A, Greeley, CO 80632
Ox 0OO
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From:Jacqueline Tiley<jacqueline.tiley@whalerespite.org>
Sent:Tuesday, December 30, 2025 2:09 PM
To:Tami Grant<tgrant@weld.gov>
Subject: Fw: Weld County CDBG Application -Access your saved progress
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Tami - Here is the completed CDBG Form from WHALE! I have all the necessary attachments.
They ended up adding an opportunity in the form to upload the actual chart of Sources of Income. In
the future they will have to build out the form to better address this.
Should you have any additional questions, please let me know. You can reach me at 970-980-9674!
All the best,
Jacqueline
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Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 2:02 PM
To:Jacqueline Tiley<jacqueline.tiley@whalerespite.org>
Subject: Weld County CDBG Application -Access your saved progress
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Weld County CDBG Application - Access
your saved progress
Hi,
This is an auto-generated email. You can access your saved progress for the 'Weld
County CDBG Application' form using the following link.
Open my saved form
Clicking this link will open the form in your web browser for you to continue filling out and
submitting.
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