HomeMy WebLinkAbout4026 Human Services Grant PolicyRESOLUTION NO. 4026
, the City of Moses Lake is committed to supporting community-based programs
that meet the basic needs of residents and improve quality of life through services that meet basic
needs, promote self-sufficiency, and serve vulnerable populations; and
, the City annually allocates funds on an annual basis through its Human Services
Grant Program to support eligible nonprofit and community organizations; and
, a clear and consistent policy framework is necessary to ensure transparent
evaluation, compliance with legal restrictions, and alignment with Council priorities; and
he City desires to formally adopt a summary resolution establishing the program
structure, while delegating administrative detail and program implementation to the City
Manager or designee through a separately maintained guidance document;
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Moses Lake hereby establishes the Human Services Grant Program, to be
administered annually in accordance with available appropriations and the priorities of the City
Council.
The Human Services Grant Program Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
by reference, shall govern the eligibility requirements, funding restrictions, application process,
evaluation methodology, and reporting expectations associated with the program.
The City Manager or their designee is authorized to revise Exhibit A as needed to reflect legal
changes, best practices, and operational updates, provided that such revisions do not materially
alter the intent or purpose of this resolution.
The City Manager or their designee shall be responsible for the administration and oversight of
the Human Services Grant Program. This includes managing the application process, publishing
public notices, providing technical assistance to applicants, coordinating the review and scoring
process, preparing funding recommendations, ensuring contract compliance, and monitoring
reporting requirements.
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The City Manager or designee is further authorized to make minor administrative modifications
to program procedures, application materials, or evaluation tools as necessary to ensure
alignment with legal requirements, Council direction, or best practices, provided such changes
do not materially alter the intent or purpose of this resolution.
HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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In each budget year, the Moses Lake City Council may choose to allocate
funding to support local human services programs. These funds are
distributed through an annual competitive grant process. Funding amounts
are subject to change based on the City’s budget for the following year,
which is typically adopted in late November.
•General Fund:
•Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services:
The City participates in an Interlocal Agreement with Chelan and Grant
counties as part of the North Central Washington Opioid Abatement
Council (OAC). Funding decisions for these services, including proceeds
from opioid settlements, are made by the OAC through a separate
regional application process.
•Document Recording Fees (RCW 36.22.250):
These funds must be used to support efforts to prevent or reduce
homelessness, including housing stability services, rental support, and
related interventions. The City’s portion of these revenues is based on
fees assessed locally and may fluctuate from year to year. In 2025, the
City received an estimated $100,000 under this funding source. Annual
funding allocation is contingent upon recording fees assessed at the
County level and may be adjusted accordingly.
Providers offering behavioral health or
substance use disorder services must apply through the OAC’s process and
are not eligible for funding through the City’s human services grant program.
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APPLICATION & ASSISTANCE
Prospective applicants should apply to be considered for grant awards using
an online electric intake form to be made available by the City.
City of Moses Lake staff shall be available to help with any questions related
to the City’s process and/or answer questions potential applicants may have
about the content of the application. The City will designate a single point of
contact for the application process.
Applications are due by December 1, 2025, for consideration for grants
awarded in the 2026 fiscal year and will be reviewed by City of Moses Lake
staff. Recommendations are expected in early 2026 with consideration by
the City Council planned for March 2026. City of Moses Lake staff will notify
agencies of final allocations following City Council approval, which is
expected in April 2026.
Starting in 2026 and every year thereafter, applications will be due by
August 15. Staff will review applications and make recommendations to the
City Council by the end of each calendar year, with allocations to selected
agencies expected to be distributed in the first quarter of the following year.
Please see “Funding Program Overview” (above) for homelessness and
behavioral health/substance use disorder services – those funding allocations
will be outlined in any relevant city RFPs or the OAC, respectively. Applicants
should not apply for grant funding from Moses Lake through this process and
the above form for homelessness-related services if an applicable RFP is
open at the time of application or for behavioral health/substance use
disorder services.
To ensure that public funds are allocated effectively and equitably, the City
of Moses Lake will evaluate all Human Services Grant applications based on
core eligibility requirements and alignment with established priorities.
Priority will be given to programs that deliver direct, measurable benefits to
Moses Lake residents, promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency, and
address critical service gaps without duplicating existing City services. All
applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity, financial
accountability, and a commitment to serving vulnerable and low- to
moderate-income populations. The following criteria will guide the evaluation
and funding recommendation process:
•Provides direct services to Moses Lake residents; and
•Demonstrates an established process for generating alternative
sources of funding or services; and
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•Does not duplicate service delivery already provided by the city; and
•Charges fees based on ability to pay; and
•Ability to provide quarterly reporting and evaluation of the program
being funded by Moses Lake.
In addition to the required components listed above, the following service
criteria were used to evaluate applications, and are in priority order:
1. Provide basic and critical services to City residents;
2. Provide appropriate solutions to an identified need in the area;
3. Promote self-sufficiency and independent living;
4. Provide services which are accessible to the elderly, physically and
developmentally disabled, youth, and low-income residents;
5. Provide services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
APPLICATION SCORING
All eligible applications will be reviewed by City of Moses Lake staff and
evaluated using a standardized scoring rubric. The review process ensures
that funding recommendations are equitable, transparent, and aligned with
City priorities.
Applications will be scored across eight sections, found in the intake form,
with most sections receiving a score of up to 5 points. Sections that reflect
core evaluation priorities are Section 5 (Demonstrated Need & Community
Impact), Section 6 (Organizational Capacity), and Section 8
(Attachments/Supporting Documentation) and will be scored on a scale of up
to 20 points each due to their greater impact on funding decisions.
Each proposal can receive a maximum total score of 85 points. Funding
recommendations will be based on overall scores, available funding, and
alignment with program goals. Final awards are subject to City Council
approval, and partial funding may be offered depending on proposal
strength, allocation policies, and budget considerations.
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