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Home My WebLink AboutC24-331 Mountain Youth_grant agreement GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND MOUNTAIN YOUTH THIS GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of July 1, 2024 by and between Eagle River Youth Coalition, Inc. dba Mountain Youth (hereinafter “Grant Recipient”) and Eagle County, Colorado, a body corporate and politic (hereinafter “Grantor” or “County”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Eagle County works to promote the health, safety, and welfare of Eagle County citizens of all ages through its Department of Public Health and Environment; and WHEREAS, the County uses outside providers and professionals to enhance the ability of County to promote such health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, Eagle County Public Health & Environment (“ECPHE”) has identified a significant community need for funding and services dedicated to the ‘promotion’ phase of care, which addresses root causes of local health disparities, which lead to a myriad of individual high-risk behaviors; and WHEREAS, the observed and reported fragmentation of community organizations and non- profits leads to a lack of strategy in provision of services and programming across systems of care; and WHEREAS, Eagle County Public Health & Environment would like to extend staff knowledge and experience to offer organizational support while administering funds with the intent of infusing equity and inclusion from a systemic level; and WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge and agree that the programs and services detailed herein promote the health, safety and welfare of the people of Eagle County and are intended to serve a valid public purpose and provide services that could otherwise be performed by County directly; and WHEREAS, Grant Recipient has elected to perform services that help create and sustain a healthy, environmentally and economically vital and socially diverse community in Eagle County on its own and County has, therefore, elected to compensate Grant Recipient to perform the Services for the public to fulfill an important public purpose; and WHEREAS, Grant Recipient is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the time, skill, expertise, and experience necessary to provide the services as defined below in paragraph A hereof; and WHEREAS, this Agreement shall govern the relationship between Grant Recipient and County in connection with the services. Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 2 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 GRANT AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the following promises, Eagle County and Grant Recipient enter into this Agreement for payment of the grant award in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000.00, the “Grant Award”) to Grant Recipient. A. Grant Recipient agrees that funds awarded by Grantor may be used and expended solely for services and programs associated with pro-social activities, the youth outreach specialist position, and youth advisors associated with the planning and implementation of the community prioritization of youth needs, ages 18-25, as specified in its 2024 Advancing Systems Change Grant Application attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference, and Grant Application Budget Section. All funds will be expended in the one-year grant period, with the grant period terminating exactly one-year from contract execution (the “Grant Period”). The Grant Award set forth herein is for the specific Grant Period and the Grantor makes no representations, nor should Grant Recipient rely on this award as a representation of any future awards for other grant periods. B. In return for the Grant Award, Grant Recipient agrees to the terms of funding, deliverables, and deadlines outlined in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by reference. Grant Recipient shall submit a report discussing how the funds were expended, deliverables as outlined in the Grant Application, and how they tie back to creating and sustaining a healthy environmentally and economically vital and socially diverse community. The report will be due no later than July 1, 2025. Grant Recipient agrees to use the Colorado Common Grant (CCG) Report format which can be downloaded and printed from the following website: http://www.coloradocommongrantforms.org/CGR/default.htm. C. Payment of the Grant Award will be made in one installment. D. Grant funds under this Grant Agreement are to be used and expended within the Grant Period. Any funds not used or expended during the Grant Period must be returned to Grantor. E. If, after payment of the Grant Award, Eagle County reasonably determines that payment was improper because the purposes for which the payment was made were misrepresented, or the terms of this Agreement were breached, then upon written notice of such determination and request for reimbursement from Eagle County, Grant Recipient shall forthwith return such payment to Eagle County. F. Grant Recipient shall comply at all times and in all respects with all applicable federal, state and local laws, resolutions and codes; and specifically, with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, concerning discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, national origin or handicap. G. Grant Recipient shall not assign any of its rights or duties under this Grant Agreement to a third party without the prior written consent of the Grantor. The Grantor shall terminate this Grant Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 3 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 Agreement in the event of any assignment without its prior written consent, in which case, any unused Grant Funds must be returned to Grantor. H. Grant Recipient agrees that no agent, employee or volunteer of Grant Recipient shall be deemed an agent, employee or volunteer of County. I. Grant Recipient shall maintain, for a minimum of three (3) years, adequate financial and programmatic records for reporting to Grantor on performance of its responsibilities hereunder. Grant Recipient shall be subject to financial audit by federal, state or county auditors or their designees. Grant Recipient authorizes Grantor to perform audits or to make inspections during normal business hours, upon 48 hour notice to Grant Recipient for the purpose of evaluating performance under this Grant Agreement. Grant Recipient shall cooperate fully with authorized Eagle County representatives in the observation and evaluation of the program and records. Grant Recipient shall have the right to dispute any claims of misuse of funds and seek an amicable resolution with Grantor. J. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Jurisdiction and venue for any suit, right or cause of action arising under, or in connection with this Agreement shall be exclusive in Eagle County, Colorado. K. This Grant Agreement supersedes all previous communications, negotiations, and/or agreements between the respective parties hereto, either verbal, or written, and the same not expressly contained herein are hereby withdrawn and annulled. L. This Grant Agreement does not, and shall not be deemed or construed to confer upon or grant to any third party or parties any right to claim damages or to bring any suit, action or other proceeding against either Grant Recipient or Grantor because of any breach hereof or because of any of the terms, covenants, agreements and conditions contained herein. M. Invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Grant Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and this Grant Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision was omitted. N. To the extent required to perform under this Grant Agreement, Grant Recipient represents and warrants that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to properly perform the Grant Agreement and its professional personnel are duly licensed to perform. O. No failure or delay by either party in the exercise of any right hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. P. The signatories to this Grant Agreement aver to their knowledge, no employee of the County has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the matters described in this Grant Agreement. The Grant Recipient has no beneficial interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Grant Agreement and Grant Recipient shall not employ any person having such known interests. Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 4 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 Q. Grant Recipient shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of its performance under the Grant Agreement, including all supporting data or other documents prepared or compiled in performance of the Grant Agreement, and shall correct, at its sole expense, all significant errors and omissions therein. The fact that the Grantor has accepted or approved the work performed shall not relieve Grant Recipient of any of its responsibilities. Grant Recipient shall perform the Grant Agreement in a skillful, professional and competent manner and in accordance with the standard of care, skill and diligence applicable to Grant Recipients performing similar services. This paragraph shall survive termination of this Grant Agreement. S. Grant Recipient shall carry workers compensation insurance as required by law and automobile and commercial general liability insurance as necessary and appropriate during the term of the Grant Agreement. T. The Grant Recipient shall indemnify and hold harmless Grantor, and any of its officers, agents and employees against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities for which Grantor may become subject to insofar as an such losses, claims, damages or liabilities arise out of, directly or indirectly, this Grant Agreement, or are based upon any performance or nonperformance by Grant Recipient or any of its sub-recipients hereunder including claims for bodily injury or personal injury including death, or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property; and Grant Recipient shall reimburse Grantor for reasonable attorney fees and costs, legal and other expenses incurred by Grantor in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action. This indemnification shall not apply to claims by third parties against the Grantor to the extent that Grantor is liable to such third party for such claims without regard to the involvement of the Grant Recipient. This paragraph shall survive expiration or termination hereof. U. Grant Recipient certifies that it has read the Grant Agreement, understands each and every term and the requirements set forth herein, and agrees to comply with the same. [Remainder of page left intentionally blank] Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 5 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first set forth above. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and through Its COUNTY MANAGER: By: ________________________ Jeff Shroll, County Manager GRANT RECIPIENT: By: ______________________ Name: Michelle Hartel Stecher Title: Executive Director Date:_____________________ Mailing Address: PO Box 4613 Edwards, CO 81632 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 8/7/2024 6 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 EXHIBIT A Grant Recipient Proposal Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 Eagle County Public Health & Environment (ECPHE) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Advancing Systems Change Grant opportunity. Involvement will be highly interactive and adaptable to the grantee's needs, goals, and limitations, with the intent of fostering a supportive funding relationship. This one-year grant cycle will begin August 2024, with an application period beginning Monday, March 25th, 2024, and closing Monday, May 6th, 2024. Virtual information sessions will be held on Thursday, April 11th & Wednesday, April 17th at 4pm to offer applicants an oppor tunity to ask questions and learn more detail about the grant. Any additional submitted questions will be publicly posted with coinciding answers. The Advancing Systems Change grant program offers funding toward projects that address root causes of health disparities, such as the promotion of social connectedness*, enhancement of inter-agency partnerships & collaboration, and incorporation of community-based decision-making in operations. A component of this work is intended to address needs identied in the 2024 Public Health Improvement Plan*, specically Priority 2: Promoting Social Connectedness. These projects must directly serve populations who experience disadvantages due to inequities in policies, practices, social norms, and the distribution of resources. It is through dedication to these efforts that gradual system-level change can be accomplished. *The 2024-2028 Eagle County Public Health Improvement Plan (available through this link) is a ve-year plan directly informed by Eagle County residents. By facilitating conversations with community members, Eagle County Public Health and Environment was able to build a deeper understanding of needs, and potential interventions, that can change the root causes of health disparities. This assessment led to the determination of three priority areas, one of which being the Promoting Social Connectedness. This priority encompasses the crucial need for the improvement of social infrastructure throughout Eagle County, such as equal access to physical gathering spaces, programs, organizations, public involvement, and even policies. Eligible use of funds include: Community outreach, engagement, and building efforts Community building projects which create belonging Direct voice and involvement from populations served through programs and projects Community member empowerment (training, strengthening connections, advocacy) Equity-focused professional development - staff and board Strategic planning and organizational development; board (re)development, capacity building, or sustainable funding Recruitment of a Board of Directors or staff that represents the diverse populations of the community Enhancing or establishing safe gathering spaces to better accessibility and belonging Supporting the development, or strengthening of, community-based social support groups 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…1/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Email * mcur tis@mountainyouth.org Eligibility and Requirements Eligibility: To be considered for funding, organizations must provide information identifying the following: Registration as a nonprot with the State of Colorado and provide evidence of local programming or projects which fosters community building and root cause work Project applied for will directly impact residents of Eagle County, with the applicant’s service area focused on the Eagle County and/or Roaring Fork Mid-Valley Familiarity with unique needs, culture, and present services available within Eagle County and/or Roaring Fork Mid-Valley Awareness of the organization's role and function within the applicable systems Requirements: 1. Sign a standard Eagle County Contract, including a Scope of Work 2. Par ticipation in coordination meetings: Minimum of three (3) meetings with ECPHE staff, attendance in existing applicable collaboration meetings relevant to the proposed project (ex: youth-focused organizations group convenings) 3. Data reporting: Mid-grant and post-grant outcome reporting as outlined in reporting template with outcomes and indicators identied by grantee, annual report sharing as published in standard format 4. Evaluation: Participation in pre-grant and post-grant evaluation and quality measurement, as identied by ECPHE staff Attachments Please provide the following attachments at the time of application submission: Please email required attachments to chelsea.carnoali@eaglecounty.us. Online Google Form applications do not need to be submitted as an attachment, virtual submission as directed after completion of the application will suce. The application will be open through May 6th, 2024. For more details and information on the application, timeline, and grant process, please see the grant information packet. Please reach out to Chelsea Carnoali at chelsea.carnoali@eaglecounty.us with additional questions or needs. 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…2/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 1. Most recent organization's budget 2. Most recent nancial statement 3. Project Budget & Timeline Sheet 4. Organizational chart or staff list, including job function 5. Board Member list/description . Optional: Community member testimonies 7. Optional: Letter of Support Applicant Information Mikayla Cur tis Eagle River Youth Coalition, Inc. dba Mountain Youth mcur tis@mountainyouth.org 970-949-9250 www.mountainyouth.org First & Last Name (person who is filling out application)* Name of Organization * Contact Email * Contact Phone * Organization's Website * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…3/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 PO Box 4613, Edwards, CO 81632 501(c)(3) Using scal agent/nancial sponsor Other: Mailing Address * Tax Exempt Status * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…4/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Mountain Youth was founded in 2001 to provide cohesion among youth service providers, create a shared understanding of youth behaviors and needs, and strategically align effor ts to best serve youth. Since inception, Mountain Youth has taken a leadership role in assessing local youth behaviors and perceptions, evaluating gaps, and mobilizing the community to address priority youth needs. Mountain Youth collects and disseminates critical data that benefits the community, and utilizes conversations to ensure youth needs are met, gaps are addressed, and coordination is occurring. Working with diverse community and focus population leaders, stakeholders and providers, the community can more effectively and efficiently assess and meet the changing needs of youth and mobilize collectively for positive change. Mountain Youth also offers a variety of prevention programming based on identified gaps. Through prioritization of local needs, Mountain Youth provides youth leadership and advocacy oppor tunities, substance use prevention and family education, early intervention services, and safe driving effor ts throughout the Eagle River Valley in par tnership with youth, schools, governmental entities, as well as youth program providers. Most recently, the organization has dedicated staff and resources toward expanding its focus to serve youth up to age 25, in alignment with the state definition of youth ages 9-25. Previously, services aligned with high school and served youth up to age 18. The 18-25 age group is of increased focus as it is a period of many life transitions, increased independence and decision-making, changes in peer groups, physical environments, levels of responsibility, social norms, and access to substances. It is also a period in life where fewer institutional resources may be known or accessible as youth navigate new environments, systems, and needs. As more youth stay in the community to attend college or work, it is recognized that few resources are focused on suppor ting this age group. Therefore, Mountain Youth has initiated steps of the strategic prevention framework to understand and address priority youth needs for 18-25 year olds. Celebrating over 20 years of service, Mountain Youth helps foster a healthy and supportive community that makes youth a priority, increases their self-sufficiency and enables them to reach their full potential. Organization Background: Explain the original issue and/or opportunity the organization was founded to address, and how that may have changed over time: * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…5/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Coalition Effor ts: Mountain Youth builds capacity among par tners through community events, professional development, service referral, strategic planning, dissemination of youth data trends, and program gap analysis. Comprehensive Data Assessment: In 2024, Mountain Youth administered the biennial Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) to 3,320 6th-12th grade youth, a community Parent/Caregiver survey (396 response), and an older youth survey. Local data and resource assessments are utilized to encourage stakeholder engagement, community collaboration, steer critical programming, secure resources, encourage policy change, create efficiencies in service access and delivery, and guide initiatives to best suppor t youth and families. Life Skills Education: Mountain Youth par tners with schools to facilitate evidence-based programs that develop healthy coping and communication skills, resistance skills, improve decision making, and motivation to choose positive health behaviors. Programs reach approximately 1,200 youth annually in elementary, middle and high schools to reinforce skills at key life stages to prevent risky behaviors. Mountain Youth, ECSD and BE Par tners created a comprehensive SEL development plan that aligns with state health standards and is implemented across schools. For youth using substances, Mountain Youth offers an early intervention program that has been successful in reducing use. Youth Coalition: Valley’s Voice youth advocacy and leadership framework engages a youth executive board and local youth in projects that result in youth-led positive changes in the community. All aspects of the program are youth-led, adult supported. Youth identify priority areas, lead passion projects, and organize “For Youth By Youth” events that are positive, safe, and fun. Over 50 middle and high school youth participate in Valley’s Voice and engage over 850 youth annually in prosocial activities. Youth ages 18-25 are currently being recruited. Community Education Effor ts: Annually, over 800 family members attend free bilingual and bicultural educational and skills-building programs for youth and their parents/caregivers. Large informational forums – Eat Chat Connect, Aprendiendo Juntos, and Move Chat Connect - bring community and experts together to discuss mental and behavioral health topics. A more intimate program, We Hear U, for referred youth and parents addresses specific behavior concerns and establishes new shared expectations and communication. Environmental Change: Collaboration with local law enforcement, government, healthcare, businesses, transit providers, event producers and schools focus on reducing youth substance access and use, impaired or distracted driving, and awareness of young driver laws. Prevention education and awareness strategies, designed to reach the entire community include education and media campaigns, increased signage, policy review, enforcement, increasing protective factors, and reducing risk factors. Current Projects: Provide a brief description of the organization’s current projects/programs. Include population and numbers served, as well as expected results: * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…6/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Mountain Youth has experience operating in public health frameworks that focus on upstream prevention effor ts and require the organization, par tners, committees and collaboratives to identify and address root causes through an equity lens. The Strategic Prevention Framework and the Communities that Care framework, both evidence-based approaches for prevention, ask the coalition to identify and engage community leaders and members that are most impacted by the efforts of the coalition (the focus population) to become part of decision-making processes that impact positive change in the community and benefit the focus population. The organization is charged with building the capacity of community leaders and stakeholders to complete the steps of the framework and effectively implement change. Community capacity building occurs through professional development, compensation, building skills and knowledge, recruitment and engagement of more members of the focus population to the decision-making processes, and securing resources to implement the effor ts identified by the coalition. Prior to beginning any planning or implementation, the coalition must undergo a comprehensive assessment process wherein data is collected and reviewed to understand the problem, identify root causes, and identify who is most impacted by the problem area. The assessment process, as well as every other stages of the framework, happen by the coalition, which is made-up of diverse members of the focus population as well as community leaders. Assessment can be done through formal data collection and review of outcomes at the aggregate level and by disaggregated demographics, review of secondary data sources, focus groups, key informant interviews, community gatherings, and a data crosswalk to understand the problem area, root causes, systems that impact or perpetuate this problem, and who is most impacted. From this assessment and capacity building period, the coalition goes through a planning process to identify the implementation strategies that will be most effective for the focus population and in addressing the problem and root cause, with the ultimate decision being made by the community leaders and stakeholders of the focus population, who can most effectively create change for their community. Strategies are reviewed and adapted for cultural relevancy. Implementation occurs at the recommendation and in par tnership with the coalition, and the entire process is evaluated by the coalition to understand the effectiveness of the implementation, how it has affected change in the systems and problem area for the focus population, and what could be done to not only maintain this change but to continue to improve it so that the problem area is no longer a concern. Throughout the entire process, the coalition is assessing why this need is a concern and evaluating what will create sustainable change to improve the health outcomes for youth. Project Funding Request Root-Cause Experience: Describe the organization’s experience with root-cause work (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference). * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…7/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Project Title: Community prioritization of youth needs, ages 18-25 Mountain Youth’s project will build on current effor ts of data collection, analysis, review, and storytelling of youth ages 18-25 to create a more comprehensive process that allows youth to own the data, determine priority areas, and lead decision-making processes that result in positive community change and improvement in behavioral health outcomes. With a focus on older youth (18-25), Mountain Youth will work with focus population leaders, stakeholders and community leaders to review survey results, work with evaluators to analyze the data of the current administration as well as any comorbid behaviors or disparities, and engage diverse stakeholders from the focus populations in reviewing the data results, driving questions and conversations that bring awareness to root causes, and leading planning processes that identify effective strategies for individual, community, and systems level changes that address root causes. Additionally, Mountain Youth will work with the current Youth Outreach Specialist role to recruit more youth leaders (18-25) and begin to host positive, prosocial events and activities for their peers. Events will be youth-led and suppor ted by the organization, with the goal of creating more oppor tunities for social connection across this age group and breaking down community silos that limit their feelings of belonging and connectedness. At these events, a focus on connecting to resources will also be integrated with at least one resource highlighted for attendees. Mountain Youth seeks to build the community’s capacity to access data related to older youth that creates a baseline understanding of health behavior, attitudes, and perceptions. Not only is the data important to guide agencies in making decisions related to priority, needs, and effor ts, but it’s important to steer conversations with community members and focus population stakeholders to understand why areas of concern are noted through the data, contributing factors, systems from which those concerns arise, and root causes that lead to the concern, and ways to address the concern that will be effective and sustainable. Survey results will be compared with HKCS and parent/caregiver outcomes to identify priority needs across all ages groups as well. Funds will be used to support staff supervision of the project, the Youth Outreach Specialist role, engaged youth advisors from this age group, as well as incentives for focus group par ticipants. Funds will also be used to contract with an evaluator to continue to assess and understand the root causes of priority needs identified by youth. Lastly, funds will support positive, prosocial activities organized by youth to star t to create spaces for social connection. Through the project, youth will also be engaged with organizations and create more connections to resources, while the capacity of organizations to provide connections will be enhanced by the project. Funding Request: Provide a project title and description of the proposed use of funds:* 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…8/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 With funds received from Eagle County, Mountain youth has been working with youth leaders and an evaluation contractor to collect the first ever behavioral health assessment for older youth (18-25). There have been different studies and surveys related to workforce and substance use behavior but not a comprehensive health related assessment. This assessment tool has been gathering behavioral health data that will allow the community to understand the needs, gaps, and oppor tunities for serving this age group. Mountain Youth has recently expanded its focus to serve youth ages 18-25, in alignment with the state definition of youth, ages 9-25. This is also an age group that the coalition has observed a lack of resources dedicated to suppor ting youth needs. There is an unwritten social norm that once youth graduate high school, they become adults and are on their own to figure out resources, systems, and next steps in life. Many youth in this age group have expressed that they feel alone, isolated, and overwhelmed by the transition into college or employment. Additionally, there are many youth of this age group who move here for resor t-based employment and have expressed challenges in finding community outside of their coworkers, and one not focused around drinking or substance use. By assessing the needs across the community of the varying youth of this age group, Mountain Youth can begin to work with youth leaders and partners to identify strategies and efforts that will create more connections for youth across their age group and the community, more connection to resources and services, and a better understanding of how to access those resources and navigate systems. Survey results will be shared with the focus population and community par tners to hold conversations that assess factors, systems, and root causes contributing to areas of concern, and to discuss ways to address those concerns systemically. The assessment and subsequent stakeholder engagement process will allow youth leaders, Mountain Youth and community par tners to better work with and serve this focus population. Youth engagement will lead effor ts that suppor t the needs they’ve identified with solutions they believe will be most impactful. Creating oppor tunities for youth leadership and engagement will also enable members of this age group to feel a sense of purpose and belonging in this community. It will allow youth to continue leadership roles they’ve held in the community in high school that might not exist for them as they transition to college or employment in the community. There will be a focus on engaging diverse youth to ensure varying voices and perspectives are informing the effor ts the community will under take to increase suppor t and connection for this age group. Youth will organize quar terly prosocial activities that will help them create social connections, as well as connect with resources, agencies, and community through their par ticipation. Response attached Purpose: Describe the issue and/or oppor tunity addressed in pursuing this project, including the systems change identified (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference): * Activities and Actions: Describe the steps and actions that will be taken to implement the project within the grant period: * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dda…9/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Response attached Public Health Improvement Plan Alignment Please offer a description of how your project aligns with Priority 2: Promoting Social Connectedness of the Eagle County Public Health Improvement Plan (available through this link) The proposed project builds community and organizational capacity to expand and enhance its efforts to serve youth ages 18-25 and address priority needs identified through behavioral health assessments. The project aligns with Goals 1 and 3 of the Public Health Improvement Plan, and focuses on increasing the availability of safe gathering spaces for youth ages 18-25, as well as the project suppor ts increased community capacity to improve social connectedness for 18-25 year old youth who are Eagle County residents. The project provides a baseline understanding of youth health behaviors including mental health, connection to resources, and social health. From this baseline assessment, strategic plans can be developed with youth leaders and community partners that suppor t improved health behaviors for youth ages 18-25, connection to services and resources, and a sense of belonging that comes from increased opportunities to engage with community members and peers. The project will provide oppor tunities for diverse youth (18-25) to serve in leadership roles, connect and plan strategies with community par tners, and create and attend prosocial events that increase a sense of healthy bonding and connection. The project will increase youth (18-25) voice in identifying safe, positive, and healthy spaces, increase access to safe spaces, engage par tners in creating or expanding youth-defined safe spaces, and engage youth in planning gatherings in these spaces. It will also increase the number of oppor tunities offered for youth to gather and participate in activities or events that promote positive social connections. The project will also build capacity of local organizations to improve service delivery for this age group and increase awareness and access to services that will promote connection for youth to organizations. Ultimately, the project will focus the next year on suppor ting opportunities that strengthen the ability for youth (18-25) and community members to identify, prioritize, and plan to improve local systems that impact health. Youth leaders will work with Mountain Youth and par tners to develop a strategic plan that addresses priority behavioral health needs for youth ages 18-25 and work to address systems that contribute to or impact ongoing behavioral health needs. Par tner agencies will experience a greater level of capacity to connect with and serve this age group through identified strategies. Overall through the project, youth will feel a greater sense of connection to community, resources, and social networks that will improve their overall health and breakdown silos that perpetuate feelings of isolation, overwhelm, and lack of belonging. Sustainability planning: Describe how the program will be sustained using complementary funding sources or other methods of financial security: * Social Support & Connectiveness: Describe how the proposed project addresses Public Health Improvement Plan Priority 2: Social Connectedness and Belonging (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference): * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dd…10/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Evaluation and Outcomes The goal of the project is to make youth (18-25) data accessible to the community, particularly to the focus population, stakeholders, partners, and the broad community to understand priority behavior areas of concern, facilitate processes and conversations that prioritize the voice and direction of the focus population, pursue effor ts to create more awareness and access to resources, build a sense of community and belonging amongst the focus population, and create systems-level solutions that address contributing factors and root causes. Objective 1: Increase recruitment and engagement of diverse older youth, ages 18-25, to support facilitation of assessment activities, strategic planning processes, capacity building, and implementation effor ts. Objective 2: Increase community access to data related to the focus population. Objective 2.1: Work with contractors, focus population leaders, stakeholders and par tners to identify the best way to display data through online resources, repor ts, and media avenues that will create more accessibility and engagement with the data. Objective 3: Utilize assessment results to identify priority areas of concern, facilitate conversations that identify contributing factors and root causes, and facilitate processes with focus population leaders, stakeholders, and par tners that lead to environmental and systems-level changes to address areas of concern. Objective 3.1: Work with contractors, focus population leaders, stakeholders and par tners to review the data, select priority areas to address. Objective 3.2: Facilitate a data review process determined appropriate by the focus populations that engage more leaders and stakeholders of the focus population in reviewing the data, discussing contributing factors, and identifying root causes. Objective 3.3: Work with focus population leaders, stakeholders, and par tners to identify systems-level solutions that address priority concerns, and create action steps and timelines that will work towards achieving those focus population driven solutions. Objective 4: increase community capacity to serve youth ages 18-25 Objective 4.1: provide equity-focused training to youth and community partners to be able to integrate diverse and inclusive approaches into planning and implementation efforts. Objective 4.2: work with youth leaders and partners to conduct an inclusive strategic planning process that creates diverse approaches for engaging with and serving the focus population. Objective 5: Create oppor tunities for a sense of belonging and connectedness for youth ages 18-25. Objective 5.1: elevate the youth voice by increasing oppor tunities for youth leaders from the focus population to par ticipate in community decision-making processes and lead positive change efforts. Objective 5.2: create increased access and connections to resources and community agencies. Objective 5.3: increase oppor tunities for social connections through youth-led prosocial activities for members of the focus population. Describe the project goals and objectives:* 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dd…11/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Response attached Response attached Response attached Response attached Inclusivity and Equity Response attached Describe the organization's overall approach to evaluation:* How will your organization measure the outputs (the direct results of program activities such as number of people engaged, number of hours of staff time, attendance etc.) of the project that is the subject of this proposal? * Describe how your organization will measure the outcomes (specific changes in people or organizations such as behavior, attitudes, knowledge, relationships etc.) of the project that is the subject of this proposal. * How does this project address root causes (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference)? * Describe how the population(s) impacted by the proposed project were involved in expressing need for this project (supportive document may be included, such as community member testimonials, documentation, etc) : * 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dd…12/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 Response attached Requirements Please review participation requirements outlined below, checking boxes next to each identied requirement as an indication of commitment. If you cannot, for any reason, check one of these requirements below, please describe reasoning in the section below. Sign a standard Eagle County Contract Participate in required meetings or convenings as described above Work collaboratively with Eagle County Public Health throughout grant period Response attached Response attached This form was created inside of Eagle County Government. How does your staff represent the population that the project will serve in a culturally competent manner: * I Agree To:* Reason unable to fulfill any requirements listed above:* Additional comments or questions: Forms 5/6/24, 3:56 PM Advancing Systems Change Grant: Program Application 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zIn65_jODcu1DclDmvf77s55YUYik-IsqaPlqGALE9o/edit#response=ACYDBNiTjbCN9-5nYy2BhBT5jblRmmF1dd…13/13 Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 7 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 EXHIBIT B Scope of Work Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND Mountain Youth EXHIBIT B Scope of Work: Terms of Funding, Deliverables, and Deadlines These provisions are to be read and interpreted in conjunction with the provisions of the Grant Agreement specified above. I. Entity Name: Mountain Youth II. Project Description: This project serves to support the costs associated with pro-social activities, the youth outreach specialist position, and youth advisors associated with the planning and implementation of the community prioritization of youth needs, ages 18-25. III. Definitions: Community Voice: An approach to decision-making, project management, and strategic planning which incorporates direct feedback and redistributes power to community members most impacted by the project or programming. Root cause: A descriptor for the underlying reasons that create the differences seen in health outcomes which originates from the community in which people live, and the systems that dictate accessibility to resources and opportunities necessary for survival. Systems change/systems-level-work: The shift of responsibility for poor health outcomes from individual behavior, to the community systems which individuals rely on, where inequities in access to opportunities for success exist. This addresses population health measures on social, racial/ethnic, economic, and physical factors- often referred to as social determinants of health. Health Equity Framework: A Public Health Framework developed to collect data, establish and evaluate projects/resources, and approach strategic planning in a manner that includes and addresses health disparities and inequities. Social Connectedness: A continuum of the size and diversity of one’s social network and roles, the functions these relationships serve, and their positive or negative qualities”, demonstrating that social connection, and its adverse social isolation, are significant predictors of lifespan and quality of health. The quality of social connection influences the physical, behavioral, and economic health of a person and a community. ECPHE: Eagle County Public Health and Environment Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 2 Eagle County-Advancing Systems Change Pilot Grant Program IV. Work Plan Goal I: Mountain Youth will report progress specific to the funded project which show transparency in use of funds, adherence to grant focus, and project purpose. Objective Ia: Mountain Youth will report budgetary, programmatic, and evaluation progress with ECPHE staff at a minimum of two (2) occurrences throughout the grant funding cycle, with an additional evaluation meeting taking place one-year following grant closure, in adherence to transparency, participation, and project-specific expectations. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE with budget updates with specificity and transparency in direct correlation with funded project. The reporting template/format is flexible to Mountain Youth’s discretion, with approval from ECPHE staff. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) 2.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE with project- specific updates using both narrative and indicator progress. Reporting template/format is flexible to Mountain Youth’s discretion, however, use of the selecting health equity indicators is required. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) 3.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE with evaluation updates using the ECPHE Evaluation template. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) Objective Ib: Mountain Youth will provide project-specific updates that indicate progress and adherence to the project timeline and goals. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE updates regarding the efforts of the youth outreach specialist, including, but not limited to: the recruitment and hiring of this position, oversight of youth advisors, compensation approach, networking/meeting participation specifics (purpose, title, participation frequency, etc), data reviewed, professional development or training opportunities/participation, partner or community conversations & focus groups (setting, content, participation numbers, learnings, etc) Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) 2.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE updates regarding the efforts of the youth advisors, including, but not limited to: the recruitment and hiring of this position, compensation approach, Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 3 Eagle County-Advancing Systems Change Pilot Grant Program youth engagement approaches, events developed (purpose, title, location, participation numbers, etc), data reviewed, professional development or training opportunities/participation, partner or community events attended (setting, content, participation numbers, learnings, etc) 3.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE information regarding all prosocial events/activities arranged and supported with funds, including, but not limited to purpose/event focus, activities, content of conversation/facilitated discussion, participation numbers, location, duration, etc Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) Goal II: Mountain Youth will incorporate community voice of population(s) most impacted by the organization’s programming/the funded project into decision-making processes. Objective IIa: Mountain Youth will assess the organization’s current decision-making process and identify opportunities to incorporate direct community voice from the population(s) most impacted by the organization’s programming/funded project. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Mountain Youth will assess the organization’s opportunities to incorporate direct community voice into decision-making. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined) reported narratively. 2.Mountain Youth will assess current organizational capacity for the incorporation of community voice in decision-making, including but not limited to staff and board representation, community-member advisory roles, community boards, etc. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined) reported narratively. Goal III: Mountain Youth will build and/or strengthen authentic community connections with the population(s) most impacted by the organization’s programming/funded project. Objective IIIa: Mountain Youth will connect directly with community members of the population most impacted by the organization with the purpose of establishing trusted relationships and authentic community-voice inclusion in operations/decision-making. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Mountain Youth will connect directly with community members of the older youth (18-25) population via the facilitation of groups, individual interactions, participation in community events, and/or similar methods of direct connection. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined) shared narratively with ECPHE. Goal IV: Mountain Youth will collaborate with partners of shared population(s) served in an effort to establish, determine, and/or strengthen the Organization’s role within the Docusign Envelope ID: AE6E4EF3-EE3F-42E7-A5CF-6028159432E9 4 Eagle County-Advancing Systems Change Pilot Grant Program population’s systems/system of care. Objective IVa: Mountain Youth will communicate/collaborate with key community partners in assessing the needs of the population most impacted by the project. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Mountain Youth will identify key partners of service and share this list with ECPHE staff. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined) narratively at mid and post-grant reporting. 2.Mountain Youth will identify groups, meetings, and/or strategic planning initiatives with shared population(s) of impact of the project. Mountain Youth will share this list with ECPHE staff. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined) narratively at mid and post-grant reporting. 3.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE updates regarding Mountain Youth’s role in participation of regular (monthly/quarterly/etc) youth-serving coalitions, groups, strategies, and/or similar convenings (e.g.: District Wellness Committee). Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) narratively at mid and post-grant reporting. 4.Mountain Youth will provide ECPHE evidence of Mountain Youth strategizing efforts with older youth, including additional partners crucial to the efficacy of meeting the unique needs of older youth. Mid-grant, roughly December 2024 (specific date to be determined), and end of grant, roughly June 2025 (specific date to be determined) narratively at mid and post-grant reporting. V. Monitoring: Eagle County Public Health and Environment will monitor this Grant Agreement for compliance with performance requirements throughout the Grant Period. Methods used will include progress meetings with ECPHE as needed/requested with required documentation provided by the Mountain Youth. VI. 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