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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC24-338 Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley_grant agreement GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND STEPPING STONES OF THE ROARING FORK VALLEY THIS GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of July 1, 2024 by and between Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley (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, ECPHE 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: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 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 five thousand dollars ($5,000, the “Grant Award”) to Grant Recipient. A. Grant Recipient agrees that funds awarded by Grantor may be used and expended solely for services and programming increasing access to youth belonging and safe spaces in the mid- Roaring Fork Valley. Funds support the provision of free, accessible programming including 34+ drop-in hours per week, meals at youth centers, weekly affinity space groups for LGBTQ+ youth, recent immigrants, and youth struggling with substance, and experiential activities that cultivate community, and wraparound support like mentoring and case management, crisis response, basic needs services, mental health services, educational advocacy, community connections, and skill development 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. Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 3 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 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 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 Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 4 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 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. 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: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 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: Stepping Stones By: ___________________ Name: Kyle Crawley Title: Executive Director Date: Mailing Address:1010 Garfield Ave. Carbondale, CO 81623 Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 8/12/2024 6 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 EXHIBIT A Grant Recipient Proposal Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F Eagle County ECPHE -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 opportunity 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 identified in the 2024 Public Health Improvement Plan*,specifically 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 five-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 Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F ●Supporting the development,or strengthening of,community-based social support groups 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. Eligibility and Requirements Eligibility: To be considered for funding,organizations must provide information identifying the following: ●Registration as a nonprofit 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.Participation 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 identified by grantee,annual report sharing as published in standard format 4.Evaluation:Participation in pre-grant and post-grant evaluation and quality measurement,as identified 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 suffice. 1.Most recent organization's budget 2.Most recent financial statement 3.Project Budget &Timeline Sheet 4.Organizational chart or staff list,including job function 5.Board Member list/description 6.Optional:Community member testimonies 7.Optional:Letter of Support Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F Applicant Information First &Last Name (person who is filling out application)*Emily Cool Greener Name of Organization *Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley Contact Email *emily@steppingstonesrfv.org Contact Phone *720-207-7646 Organization's Website *www.steppingstonesrfv.org Mailing Address *1010 Garfield Ave,Carbondale CO 81623 Tax Exempt Status * 501(c)(3) Using fiscal agent/financial sponsor Other: 9.Organization Background:Explain the original issue and/or opportunity the organization was founded to address,and how that may have changed over time: Grounded in relationships with youth and families and trusting in their wisdom,our programs have always been shaped by the evolving needs of our community.Stepping Stones’first Young Adult drop-in center opened in 2014,responding to requests for a safe space for youth in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley.Our center served ages 14-21,meeting the critical need in Carbondale for an empowering “third space”that offered nightly meals,showers,and laundry facilities.Some youth came to Stepping Stones in times of crisis;others came seeking prosocial interaction with peers and positive adults.We opened our Youth Program in June 2017 to engage youth ages 10-14,seeking to prevent the acute issues our young adults experience.In 2020,we expanded our partnership with our local school district,increased programming activities,and completed a full renovation and remodel of our facilities.In response to acute crises our families experienced during the pandemic, we expanded emergency financial assistance and family case management work;we continue to offer these supports as part of our wraparound model.In 2021,we extended our upper age limit to 24,walking alongside participants through the transitions of emerging adulthood.In 2023,we began offering on-site therapy to support youth with high barriers to receiving mental health services. Today,our Youth and Young Adult Programs both continue to grow in scope and capacity;the number of youth we serve has grown by 57%over the past 3 years,with 62%growth in drop-in visits.Almost 10 years after we began,Stepping Stones remains rooted in our values of listening to our youth and our community,and responding with flexible,holistic services that empower youth to thrive. Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 10.Current Projects:Provide a brief description of the organization’s current projects/programs. Include population and numbers served,as well as expected results: Stepping Stones is a free,community-based,positive youth development program that serves 360 participants annually,empowering young people to thrive through risk prevention and crisis intervention services.Our drop-in centers are open five days a week,and provide a diverse,bilingual atmosphere where mutual relationships with peers and caring adults foster resilience.Our centers function as a community hub to connect youth and families in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley with the holistic support they need to flourish.We serve youth ages 10-24 who experience systemic injustice. Last year,94%of our 367 participants experienced increased risk factors for mental health problems,suicidality,and substance use disorder. We deliver comprehensive,relationally-centered wraparound services that build protective factors and mediate risk factors through our Youth Program (ages 10-14)and Young Adult Program (ages 15-24).Our holistic program model includes: ●Mentoring &Case Management.The core of our model is strong relationships with positive adults.We offer case management for youth who need a deeper level of support to address concerns from housing insecurity to substance use disorder.We facilitate over 2,500 mentoring and case management sessions each year. ●Safe Space.Our two drop-in centers are open year round,5 days per week,with extended hours on school holidays.Annually,we serve 360 youth with 34+hours of free programming each week and 6,000 visits to our centers. ●Basic Needs Services.We provide daily meals,transportation assistance,laundry,showers, as well as emergency family assistance to cover rent,groceries,medical bills,scholarships & therapy.This year,we expect to offer over 6,000 meals and distribute $27,000 in emergency assistance/scholarships. ●Mental Health Services.Our two on-site mental health providers offer participants and families access to free,bilingual services and reduce barriers to receiving help.We expect to offer 250 on-site therapy sessions this year.Our staff also provide mental health and social-emotional support 11 and in small groups. ●Educational Support.We offer daily tutoring,advocacy,in-school support groups 5 days a week,and collaborative case management for high risk students. ●Skill Development.Our staff works with each participant to identify &pursue goals like securing employment or reducing substance use.Our youth achieve 500+goals each year. ●Community Connections.This year,we expect to facilitate 400 linkages to supportive services including therapy,athletics,legal assistance,jobs and more to help youth thrive. ●Crisis Response.We support youth through 25+crises each year,including homelessness, abuse,drug overdose,mental health crises and suicidal ideations/suicide. ●Experiential Activities.We offer 90+outings annually,including camping,yoga,arts,and service learning to broaden youth exposure to cultural and recreational opportunities and promote prosocial development. 11.Root-Cause Experience:Describe the organization’s experience with root-cause work (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference). Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F Stepping Stones’model is founded on addressing the root causes of systemic injustice our participants experience.We design our programs to meet the needs of immigrants,families with low incomes,youth of color,LGBTQ+participants,and youth with disabilities.Almost three-quarters of our youth come from families with low incomes,and have parents who work multiple jobs or commute 2+hours each day.74%of our participants identify as Latinx,23%as white,2%as multiracial,and 1%as Black.54%of our participants live with a disability and/or mental health diagnosis.26%of our young adult mentees have experienced homelessness within the past year.21% of our participants identify as LGBTQ+.100%live in a rural area,with limited access to culturally- and linguistically-responsive services,profound wealth inequality,limited transportation,and soaring housing costs. Recognizing the impact of these demographic and environmental factors,our model addresses the social determinants of health that affect our participants.With trusted relationships at the center of our model,we deliver holistic services and wraparound support to build protective factors and reduce risk factors across all domains of wellbeing.We promote social connectedness while tailoring prevention and intervention services to individual needs.We work intensively with many of the most underserved youth and families in our community,including those with multisystem involvement, co-occurring traumas,and high-risk behaviors.Within our safe space,youth bring their strengths and struggles;we weave in relationships and resources to create a tapestry of resilience. A primary strength of Stepping Stones is effective collaboration within the local nonprofit ecosystem.Our strong partnership and MOU with the Roaring Fork School District enable us to offer collaborative case-management for our highest-risk youth,weekly communication with counselors/admin,and 5 days/week of in-school services in 4 local schools.Our strong inter-agency partnerships with therapists,lawyers,Aspen Hope Center,Family Resource Center and more ensure families connect with the resources they need to thrive.We must be innovative due to our rural region with a geographically dispersed population,rapidly changing demographics,few services per capita,and locally-entrenched views of how nonprofits should function.Ten years ago, Stepping Stones was founded after listening to young people who wanted an accessible,youth-led space.Today,we are still listening:living the foundational value of community-based decision making means we are responsive to youth needs,not prescriptive.As young people grow in independence,we walk alongside them and deliver on our promises to them through consistent, trusted relationships and through relentless engagement of resources on their behalf.Our collaborative approach uplifts the work of other nonprofits and ensures efficient,effective service delivery. Project Funding Request 12.Funding Request:Provide a project title and description of the proposed use of Funds: Title:Stepping Stones Drop-in Centers:A Hub of Youth Belonging Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F Stepping Stones respectfully requests $15,000 from Eagle County to support our community hub of youth belonging in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley.Funds would provide free,accessible programming including:a.)34+drop-in hours per week at our 2 youth centers ($5,000 for meals),b.)weekly affinity space groups for LGBTQ+youth,recent immigrants,and youth struggling with substance use ($3,800 for supplies/snacks),and c.)experiential activities that cultivate community ($5,000 for 90 outings).Stepping Stones will provide additional free wraparound support to participants, including:mentoring and case management,crisis response,basic needs services,mental health services,educational advocacy,community connections,and skill development. Eagle County funds would deepen our impact on youth in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley through an upstream prevention approach,allowing us to offer free services to historically-marginalized youth and families.Our comprehensive,relationally-centered services build protective factors and mediate risk factors through our Youth Program (ages 10-14)and Young Adult Program (ages 15-24).For a young person in the midst of a mental health crisis,or for a queer youth looking for a welcoming space to make friends,Stepping Stones offers critical connections and a place to belong.Our hub of youth belonging builds resilience,agency,and positive identity.Our close collaboration with community partners empowers families to thrive. Impact on Eagle County Residents.Stepping Stones serves a high proportion of the populations Eagle County seeks to impact within this PHIP priority area:youth,those who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or Latinx (specifically from single-parent households and families with low income),and people with disabilities.These underserved identity groups are centered in our programming and organizational culture of power-sharing. While our drop-in centers are located in Carbondale,we serve youth and families throughout the Roaring Fork Valley.We currently serve 15 high-risk participants who live in Basalt/El Jebel, providing intensive mentoring/case management,on-site therapy,and crisis prevention and intervention.An additional (est.)20%of our youth and families work in Eagle County.Last year,we offered over $5,000 in free therapy and direct financial assistance to participants who live in Basalt. Many of the Eagle County youth we serve are some of the highest-risk young people in the community and have been referred by local schools or community partners due to specific risk factors or behaviors.Additionally,two out of six of our f/t staff are young adults who were raised in and still live in Basalt.Through this grant,we will continue to enroll youth from across the mid-Valley,with referrals from Basalt Middle and High Schools,Mid-Valley Family Practice,and more community partners from the Blue Lake to Basalt corridor. 13.Purpose:Describe the issue and/or opportunity addressed in pursuing this project,including the systems change identified (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference): Youth in our community are facing a significant crisis in mental health,an epidemic of loneliness, and the pressures of our tech-immersed environment.Add to this a rapid influx of youth from Central and South America,the challenges of navigating life in a valley with profound wealth inequality,lack of bilingual prevention resources,and soaring housing costs that burden families and Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F fuel housing instability.Our youth experience increased risk of substance use due to high local rates of use,family history,income,and ACEs.Youth suicide rates in our region are alarmingly high,yet our partner alternative high school has twice the regional rate of suicidal ideations and attempts. Gender identity,sexual orientation,race and ethnicity profoundly impact mental health risks;lack of access to mental health services is a dire health inequity our participants experience,with few clinicians,high costs,and linguistic or cultural barriers limiting access.In our valley,the national epidemic of youth loneliness is acute;young people suffer from a lack of safe spaces to connect with caring adults or participate in positive activities with peers.We meet these needs by providing over 360 youth with connection and a safe space to thrive,strategically cultivating belonging,resilience and healthy identity development. Youth who have an adult to go to for help are 3.5 times less likely to attempt suicide,yet youth in our region have some of the lowest connections to caring adults in the state.98%of our participants report having a trusted adult to go to with a problem—30%points higher than peers.Our supportive mentoring relationships are a protective factor to reduce risks and improve mental health outcomes, educational achievement,and physical health.We offer free,on-site,bilingual therapy to reduce barriers for youth and caregivers who have not previously accessed mental health supports. We act as a community hub,forging connections to counseling,immigration assistance,emergency housing,and other resources that strengthen the resilience of each family.Our relationally-centered wraparound supports and basic needs services engage a breadth of resources to help each participant flourish.The core of our services is fostering healthy relationships with adults and peers; within the context of trusting relationships,we offer case management and crisis response services. We walk alongside each young person–whether they are in the midst of a mental health crisis,or in need of a safe space to explore their identity–filling gaps they are experiencing in their journey to becoming a healthy,connected,thriving adult. Sources:CO Attorney General 2023;US Surgeon General 2023;Pew Research 2022;CO Children’s Campaign 2023;CDPHE 2021;CDC 2023;Search Institute 2023;Bruce et al.,2014;Herrera et al., 2013;CDPHE 2017 14.Activities and Actions:Describe the steps and actions that will be taken to implement the project within the grant period: Funding from Eagle County would enable Stepping Stones to promote social connectedness and belonging for 360 youth and their families in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley,meeting a critical service gap.The activities that most closely align with the objectives of Eagle County’s Advancing Systems Change grant include:a.)youth drop-in centers;b.)affinity spaces;and c.)experiential activities. a.)Drop-in Centers.Our drop-in centers are a key pillar of the local social infrastructure promoting healthy outcomes for underserved youth;Stepping Stones is the only youth center in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley.As Eagle County residents identified,an accessible,welcoming physical space plays a central role in promoting belonging.Recognizing the unique developmental needs of teens and the outsize impact of peer relationships during this critical period,Stepping Stones Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F cultivates safe,welcoming spaces for youth to gather to build positive identity and connection. Youth in the midst of a mental health crisis report their highest need as opportunities for social connection,yet there is a severe shortage of free,bilingual,LGBTQ+affirming,safe spaces for youth in our community (Crisis Text Line 2023).Our two Carbondale drop-in centers are open year round, 5 days per week,with 34+hours of free programming each week and extended hours on school holidays.We cultivate a safe,welcoming environment and foster belonging in our caring community. Eagle County funds would support daily meals at our drop-in centers,enabling youth to share over 6,000 home-cooked meals around our tables during the grant period,building connection and mutuality. b.)Affinity Groups.Eagle County funds would support 5+weekly affinity spaces for youth who share specific identities that are not valued or supported in other contexts.We run weekly LGBTQ+ support groups on-site and through two school GSAs to provide education and safe space to ask questions and process together for this affinity group.We facilitate two in-school support groups for recent immigrants and connect participants with wraparound services.Our substance use peer support group offers refusal skills and coping strategies for teens struggling with substance use. Through this grant,we will facilitate 50+affinity groups that promote wellbeing for marginalized youth. c.)Experiential Activities.We offer over 90 outings annually,such as camping,yoga,arts,and service learning to broaden youth exposure to cultural and recreational opportunities and promote prosocial development.Employing positive youth development strategies,we empower youth with challenging but supported experiences through which they build positive identity,resilience,and strong relationships.Engagement in these structured,pro-social activities alongside supportive adults enhances connection and promotes well-being (CDPHE 2022).With Eagle County’s support, we will facilitate 90+experiential activities during the grant period. 15.Sustainability planning:Describe how the program will be sustained using complementary funding sources or other methods of financial security: Stepping Stones received contributions from a variety of sources in 2023,and anticipates continuing diversification of revenue streams moving into the future.Last year,136 individual donors contributed 37%of our funding,and 22 unique grants and foundations accounted for 60%of funds received.Business contributions and fundraisers made up the remaining 3%of our revenue.These trends are similar thus far in 2024.As part of our commitment to equity,we will always offer all services free of charge.Thus,to sustain our growing operations we continually seek out new funding sources,including private foundation and government grants,individual donors and corporate contributions.With the addition of a new part-time Development &Communications Director,we now have capacity to host a fundraising event,devote increased attention to cultivating individual donors,and apply to new grants.Annual contributions have grown steadily for the past 5 years as we partner with more foundations,local businesses,and individuals invested in our mission.Thanks to generous donors,we were recently able to pay off our mortgage which will ensure sustainability for meeting our annual operating costs.This enables us to operate our 7,000 sq.ft.properties debt-free, and saves us over $32,000 in annual costs.In order to mitigate losses of funding or reductions from Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F specific sources,Stepping Stones intentionally diversifies funding streams by seeking new grants and cultivating individual and corporate donors to cover general operating expenses. In addition to direct financial contributions,many partners contribute to the work we do through in-kind donations,including families,schools,community organizations,service providers,and governmental entities.We rely on strong partnerships to increase the success of wraparound services we provide,as well as to bolster our financial sustainability.Key in-kind donors and partners include Lift Up,Tom’s Door,Roaring Fork School District,Mountain Family Health,local therapists,Aspen SkiCo,Carbondale Parks &Recreation,and more. Public Health Improvement Plan Alignment Please offer a description of how your project aligns with Priority 2Promoting Social Connectedness of the Eagle County Public Health Improvement Plan (available through this link) 16.Social Support &Connectedness:Describe how the proposed project addresses Public Health Improvement Plan Priority 2Social Connectedness and Belonging (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference): Stepping Stones’holistic program model is closely aligned to Priority Area 2 -Goal 3Support increased community capacity to improve social connectedness for Eagle County residents.Our high-impact programming connects youth who experience systemic injustice with robust support to meet their physical,relational,and mental needs,and invites each participant into a community of trust and belonging.The web of support we offer ensures a recent migrant from Venezuela is connected to emergency housing and has a safe space to build relationships in her language,and that a queer youth who has felt isolated finds a weekly Dungeons and Dragons group to make friends and explore healthy identity.Support from Eagle County will meet a critical need for over 360 young people with high barriers to health,as there are currently no other free,accessible,safe spaces for young people in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley. We address the loneliness marginalized youth experience by offering relationships with positive adults and by cultivating safe,empowering spaces for youth to build healthy peer relationships, identity and belonging.Our staff share vital lived experience with participants,and forge developmental relationships with each young person who walks in our doors.This builds resilience and healthy identity,promotes mental health outcomes,educational achievement and overall health, and reduces risk of substance use,recidivism,and suidice (Search Institute 2023;CDPHE 2022,2017; Bruce et al.2014).In our diverse,bilingual,youth-led atmosphere,participants feel comfortable sharing meaningful life experiences.We promote meaningful peer relationships,with daily,organic social-emotional coaching on conflict resolution,teamwork,and healthy communication. Participants describe Stepping Stones as:“a place I belong,”“a second home,”and,“a safe place for everyone.” Particularly for young people who are disengaged from or feel unsafe at school,or experience linguistic or cultural barriers to services,our “third space”is a critical community asset.In our space,many participants experience belonging for the first time,as their marginalized identities are Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F centered,affirmed,and reflected in the staff.In a valley with rapidly changing demographics, profound economic disparity,and a sociopolitical environment that can be expressly un-welcoming, Stepping Stones’role as a place to form meaning ful social bonds and receive critical wraparound supports is a primary health prevention strategy. Our combination of empowerment,safe space,relational connection and wraparound services addressing foundational human needs promotes integrated wellbeing for youth,particularly during summers and out of school time when other services are less available.Stepping Stones wraps around the whole person and family,offering supports to meet basic needs,address trauma,build protective factors,and ultimately,empower each young person to thrive. Evaluation &Outcomes 17.Describe the project goals and objectives:* Stepping Stones conceptualizes our long-term impact through our theory of change: If we provide intensive mentoring,safe spaces,and supportive services for youth from historically marginalized groups (families with low-income,who identify as BIPOC,immigrant,LGBTQ+,live with a disability or unstably housed),and serve as a community hub for families,schools,and community partners to improve youth connectedness,amplify youth voice,and advocate for youth… Then youth will be better equipped to build pro-social relationships with positive adults,family and peers,engage in school and community,address trauma or underlying mental health conditions,and avoid risk behaviors… Which will lead to improved life outcomes for youth (mental and physical health,educational attainment,employment; reduced suicide,substance use &recidivism),an increased sense of healthy identity,agency,and belonging,and a flourishing,connected,diverse valley. Within this,we have outlined goals,objectives,outcomes,activities,and outputs that serve as our guideposts and incremental indicators of success. Long-term Goal:Increase protective factors,decrease risk factors,and improve life outcomes for youth (including improved physical and mental health,educational attainment,employment; reduced substance use,suicidality,recidivism),and increase youth’s sense of healthy identity, agency,and belonging. ●Objective 1:Increase protective factors and strengthen youth relationships with caring adults through mentoring.(See Activities 1.1-1.3 below) ○Outcomes:>93%of participants will report strong connections to caring adults. >93%of participants will report that Stepping Stones mentors help them navigate challenging situations. ●Objective 2Increase youth social-emotional skills to promote healthy identity and prosocial relationships;Improve connectedness to build resilience;Increase youth exposure to cultural and economic opportunities to improve long-term health outcomes (See Activities 2.1-2.3 below) ○Outcomes:>90%of youth participants will report healthy abilities to manage emotions and stress.>90%of participants will report that Stepping Stones cultivates Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F a strong culturally-responsive environment (this measure includes helping increase youth’s cultural competence and positive identity).>85%of youth will report feeling that Stepping Stones expands their possibilities for the future. ●Objective 3Increase #of youth and caregivers with access to free,culturally-responsive therapy and mental health services (See Activities 3.1-3.2 below) ○Outcomes:Participants will report decreased rates of depression/anxiety/self-harm/suicidality as a result of programming ●Objective 4Support youth and families effectively during crises (mental health crisis/suicidality,domestic violence,eviction/homelessness,overdose,etc.)(See Activities 4.1-4.2 below) ○Outcome:90%of crises will be stabilized and long-term plan put in place within 1 month of outset 18.Describe the organization's overall approach to evaluation: Stepping Stones utilizes several measurement methods as key components in our data collection and outcome evaluation toolkit. To assist our measurement of outputs and outcomes,Stepping Stones utilizes a custom database (Neon One)to track youth engagement through drop-in and in-school group attendance, mentoring/case management/crisis response sessions,youth goals,and linkages to supportive services.Staff are trained on how to best utilize our systems to ensure accurate programmatic data and reliable measurement methods.Staff input attendance and mentoring data daily.Staff make monthly progress updates on youth goals,which we monitor during case management and team meetings.Caseloads are updated bi-weekly,and for youth in active crisis,case notes are entered daily. We hold monthly case management meetings to recognize patterns within our data,identify gaps in how youth needs are being met,and provide oversight.Annually,we monitor program growth and create strategic goals for the upcoming year.This aids us in developing reflective action steps to train staff more effectively,improve the quality of services we provide to youth,and offer accountability to our Youth Advisory Council,Board of Directors and funders. In addition,we administer an annual evidence-based survey through the Search Institute to evaluate the impact of our programming on participants’developmental relationships,social-emotional competencies,and substance use. 19.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?3000 char Stepping Stones aligns all activities and outputs to our objectives and outcomes (see above).All outputs below are estimated for the 2024-25 grant period.Eagle County funds would directly contribute to the outputs marked with an asterisk. Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F ●Activity 1.1Staff mentors meet 11 with participants on caseload to establish trust,identify needs. ○Output:Offer 2,500 mentoring &case management sessions ●Activity 1.2Youth will be strategically matched with a one-on-one staff mentor. ○Output:140 youth will be mentored and/or case-managed ●Activity 1.3Youth will set meaning ful goals in collaboration with their mentor.Mentor will provide support and track goal attainment.Examples of youth goals include improving school attendance or grades,attaining employment,reducing substance use,or making new friends. ○Output:Youth will achieve at least 500 self-identified goals ●Activity 2.1Stepping Stones will offer strengths-based,safe,healthy &inclusive programming,including drop-in,affinity groups,and experiential learning outings. ○Outputs:Engage 360 youth participants* ○Stepping Stones will offer 34 hours of weekly programming (for 52 weeks),with at least 6,500 drop-in visits logged* ○Stepping Stones will conduct at least 50 structured affinity-support groups on site or in local schools* ○Stepping Stones will provide at least 90 experiential learning outings* ●Activity 2.2Staff will create linkages to supportive services,including employment,therapy, health &wellness activities,legal aid,financial assistance,and other services as needed. ○Output:Youth will be connected with at least 400 linkages ●Activity 2.3Staff will create collaborative case management plans for youth around specific needs,such as social-emotional,mental health,academic,or other concerns. ○Output:85 youth will receive case management ●Activities 3.1,3.2Provide two days per week on-site therapy with at least 1 bilingual & bicultural provider;Connect youth with community therapists &provide scholarships to pay for services ○Outputs:Offer 250 free,on-site therapy sessions ○25 youth &parents/guardians receive therapy who wouldn’t/couldn’t receive it elsewhere ●Activity 4.1Offer crisis response services to youth on caseload and new referred youth for whom we have capacity.Staff available 24/7,with comp.time offered for after-hours responses.Provide collaborative case management to ensure crisis is resolved and appropriate supports are in place to promote wellbeing. ○Outputs:Staff will respond to 100%of youth crises (defined as any safety concern that must be responded to within 24 hours). ○Collaboratively manage 25 youth crises ●Activities 4.2Offer emergency financial assistance to families in the midst of crisis to mitigate emergent circumstances and/or eliminate immediate potential harm ○Output:Stepping Stones will distribute at least $20,000 annually in emergency family assistance to cover housing,groceries,medical bills,etc. 20.Describe how your organization will measure the outcomes (specific changes in people or organizations such as behavior,attitudes,knowledge,relationships etc.) Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F of the project that is the subject of this proposal. As mentioned above,Stepping Stones utilizes our logic model to ensure the short-term activities and outputs listed above promote our longer-term goals,objectives,and outcomes.Since 2020,we have utilized an evidence-based annual survey in collaboration with the Search Institute that measures the quality and impact of our developmental relationships,youth social and emotional competencies,equitable practices,and substance use. The results of our annual Search Institute survey aid us in assessing impact and measuring progress toward outcomes.We review this data thoroughly to support annual action plans to strengthen programming,address gaps,and design new training content for staff as needed.Specifically,we look at our outcomes data by age,race,gender,and sexual identity to ensure we live out our commitment to equity as reflective practitioners.We are able to analyze comparative data with national Search Institute results,as well as compare our results to similar measures on the bi-annual Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS)through CDPHE.Through our MOU with the Roaring Fork School District,we have been able to analyze and compare HKCS data down to the local school level, which offers invaluable insights into our impact when comparing our participant outcomes with peers. For youth and parents/guardians who receive on-site therapy,we utilize post-evaluations to assess the impact of this direct support on mental health outcomes.This is a new measure we are instituting,with initial results expected in late 2024. 21.How does this project address root causes (see Grant Information Packet for definition and detailed reference)? Recognizing the complex and interconnected factors that promote health and wellbeing,we focus on youth ages 10-24 who have been historically marginalized,and empower them to thrive through trusted relationships,community spaces,and comprehensive wraparound services.At Stepping Stones,we acknowledge the systems,structures,histories,policies,and environmental realities that impact our participants,and work to empower youth with the knowledge and skills to upend inequities.We place deep trust in our participants:we center youth voices,trust in their leadership, and depend on their collaboration.This takes many forms,including our Youth Advisory Council quarterly meetings and daily informal opportunities for youth leadership and family program input. We relentlessly pursue racial and health equity both within our internal practices and through advocacy in our broader community.Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of historically-marginalized groups,including recent immigrants,families with low-incomes,youth with disabilities,and those who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+,and those who experience housing instability.In our valley,agencies have been slow to adapt to changing demographics and emergent needs.Spanish-language counseling,academic support,and equitable community spaces are nearly non-existent;our diverse,bilingual environment ensures that all youth are valued and supported.We intentionally cultivate a welcoming space for a high proportion of youth with disabilities and who identify as LGBTQ+;our staff share these identities and uplift diverse Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F experiences.In 2023,94%of participants reported that Stepping Stones has strong equitable practices (Search Institute).Our diverse staff shares vital lived experience with our youth, demonstrating the power of mutuality and representation to build empowerment,embody integrity, and promote health. We are collaborative,uplifting the work of other nonprofits and partnering with other agencies to ensure efficient,effective service delivery.This is part of our commitment to mutuality and interdependence:we know our organizational strength is bound up in collaboration.We offer youth connections to critical resources through trusted partnerships within a thriving ecosystem of local agencies.These strong partnerships meet youth needs in ways we never could independently.We are deeply embedded in our community,drawing on assets and bringing together existing resources to ensure all youth thrive. Inclusivity &Equity 22.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): The heart of our work is listening.We listen to what youth need,individually and collectively,and empower them with the resources they need to thrive.Stepping Stones was founded in response to an expressed need for safe spaces for youth in our region;collaborative decision-making is in our organizational DNA.Since Stepping Stones was founded in 2014,we have centered the voices of youth,people who identify as LGBTQ+,BIPOC,immigrants,and families with low-incomes to ensure that our services adapt to meet community needs in a culturally responsive way.We utilize daily informal feedback,youth surveys,family focus groups and our Youth Advisory Council to solicit regular input and guide organizational development.In addition to direct feedback from youth and families,our programming has also been shaped by input from key community leaders (school teachers/admin.,local government officials,other nonprofits)and local and regional data, including the HKCS,CDPHE Office of Suicide Prevention,and the CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Together,these sources create a picture of the risk factors youth in our community experience:high rates of mental health crises,substance use and suicide,lack of safe spaces to build community outside of school,and some of the lowest connections to caring adults in the state of Colorado. Stepping Stones is adept at engaging our community through planning,implementing,and evaluating our work.When our youth told us they did not feel comfortable seeing counselors at school,we secured funding for on-site therapists and worked hard to contract one of the only bilingual &bicultural providers in the area.When youth told us they wanted to learn about mindfulness strategies,we found a bilingual yoga instructor to hold weekly classes on site.Youth are integral in shaping all of our programs and initiatives.They provide strategic direction through our Youth Advisory Council and daily input.We are committed to responsiveness to community needs. Youth talk with us because we listen.They trust us because we show up for them,day after day.They grow as leaders because we let them lead. Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F To maximize the impact of our work,we need to know what youth want and synthesize that with what research says is optimal for their flourishing.Soliciting authentic feedback from youth requires trust,which we have worked hard to cultivate.While young people do not always have wisdom that comes with experience,they bring cultural and generational perspectives that we cannot preemptively assume to understand.Concurrently,we recognize youth’s brains are rapidly developing;adults have the privilege to act as mentors and guides.Thus,we are committed–as we always have been–to collaborative,participatory processes that require time to build trust and traction.Through consistent,intentional practices,we have built strong,trusting,mutual relationships with our underserved youth,families,and community. 23.How does your staff represent the population that the project will serve in a culturally competent manner: When hiring staff and recruiting board members or volunteers,we seek diverse individuals who bring a variety of perspectives to our programming,and we value lived experience over education. The majority of our staff are bilingual and bicultural,and share vital experience with our youth, including racial,ethnic,gender and sexual identities,history of trauma,homelessness,being raised in foster care,and living with a disability.Our diverse staff and Youth Advisory Council work together to build a culture of mutuality and empowerment for historically marginalized groups. Our diverse,bilingual,dynamic team is the key to working effectively with youth who experience systemic injustice.When youth form trusting relationships with mentors who speak their preferred language,share vital lived experience,and meet them where they are,it is the foundation for transformative connection.From this place of trust,our team builds mental and behavioral health: cultivating social-emotional skills,preventing crises,promoting positive identity,and building belonging.Youth begin therapy for the first time ever,often after repeatedly refusing to see a school counselor for years,because they trust that Stepping Stones is a safe place with safe people.From the food we cook to the way we run our professional development,we seek to live out our values of equity,inclusion,and the beautiful messiness that comes with diversity. We empower our staff of color to take on leadership roles organizationally and in the community. Last year,our staff participated in an intensive DEI workshop and evaluation of our internal practices.Our program develops collaboratively,with the diverse voices of youth,families,staff, Youth Advisory Council (YAC)and Board of Directors driving strategic planning and daily program activities. Notably,we have worked hard over the past few years to increase salaries and improve benefits to attract diverse staff and honor our amazing team.Additionally,in response to our struggles in hiring bilingual staff,we are bolstering our commitment to raising up the next generation of youth workers in this Valley.We are grateful for our bilingual,bicultural staff,many of whom were raised on the Western Slope and all of whom share lived experience with participants.We are currently supporting one of our staff to pursue an additional degree in the field,and we are seeking to offer additional training and certifications to other staff members.Our Peer Mentor (high school youth Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F who work in our middle school Youth Program)positions also offer young adults work experience in the human services field,and our hope is that this will lead to a pipeline of future staff for Stepping Stones and other similar organizations. Please review participation requirements outlined below,checking boxes next to each identified 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. 24.Requirements -Check all that apply. 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 25.Reason unable to fulfill any requirements listed above:*N/A 26.Additional comments/questions Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 7 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 EXHIBIT B Scope of Work Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley 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: Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley II. Project Description: This project serves to increase access to youth belonging and safe spaces in the mid- Roaring Fork Valley. Funds support the provision of free, accessible programming including 34+ drop-in hours per week, meals at youth centers, weekly affinity space groups for LGBTQ+ youth, recent immigrants, and youth struggling with substance, and experiential activities that cultivate community, and wraparound support like mentoring and case management, crisis response, basic needs services, mental health services, educational advocacy, community connections, and skill development. 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 Stepping Stones: Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley IV. Work Plan Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 2 Eagle County-Advancing Systems Change Pilot Grant Program Goal I: Grant Recipient will report progress/results of project specific to the funded project which show transparency in use of funds, adherence to grant focus, and project purpose. Objective Ia: Grant Recipient will report budgetary, programmatic, and evaluation progress with ECPHE staff at the closure of the grant funding cycle, with an additional evaluation meeting taking place one-year after the end of the Grant Period to ensure transparency, participation, and adherence to project-specific expectations. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Grant Recipient will provide ECPHE with a final budget with specificity and transparency in direct correlation with funded project. The reporting template/format is flexible to Grant Recipient’s discretion, with approval from ECPHE staff. End of grant cycle, July 2025. 2.Grant Recipient will provide ECPHE with project- specific updates using both narrative and indicator progress. Reporting template/format is flexible to Grant Recipient’s discretion. End of grant cycle, July 2025. 3.Grant Recipient will provide ECPHE with evaluation updates using the ECPHE Evaluation template. End of grant cycle, July 2025. Objective Ia: Grant Recipient will provide project-specific updates that indicate progress and adherence to the project timeline and goals. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Grant Recipient will provide ECPHE descriptions of the activities offered in the Stepping Stones Youth Center during the Grant Period, including participation numbers, with detail of Eagle County youth/families served. These activities include, but are not limited to: drop-in hours per week, meals at youth centers, LGBTQ+, recent immigrants, and youth struggling with substance groups, experiential activities that cultivate community, and wraparound support like mentoring and case management, crisis response, basic needs services, mental health services, educational advocacy, community connections, and skill development End of grant cycle, July 2025. Goal II: Grant Recipient will incorporate community voice of population(s) most impacted by the organization’s programming/the funded project into decision-making processes. Objective IIa: Grant Recipient will assess the organization’s current decision-making process and identify opportunities to incorporate direct community voice from the population(s) most Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 3 Eagle County-Advancing Systems Change Pilot Grant Program impacted by the organization’s programming/funded project. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Grant Recipient will assess the organization’s opportunities to incorporate direct community voice into decision-making and share a description of this in narrative form with ECPHE. End of grant cycle, July 2025. 2.Grant Recipient 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, and share a description of this in narrative form with ECPHE. End of grant cycle, July 2025. Goal III: Grant Recipient will build and/or strengthen authentic community connections with the population(s) most impacted by the organization’s programming/funded project. Objective IIIa: Grant Recipient 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.Grant Recipient will connect directly with community members of the population most impacted by the organizations via facilitation of groups, individual interactions, participation in community events, and/or similar methods of direct connection, and share a narrative description of these efforts with ECPHE. End of grant cycle, July 2025. Goal IV: Grant Recipient will collaborate with partners of shared population(s) served in an effort to establish, determine, and/or strengthen the Organization’s role within the population’s systems/system of care. Objective IVa: Grant Recipient will communicate/collaborate with key community partners in assessing the needs of the population most impacted by the project. Deliverables Deadlines 1.Grant Recipient will provide ECPHE information regarding Stepping Stone’s role in participation of regular youth-serving coalitions, groups, strategies, and/or similar convenings. End of grant cycle, July 2025. V. Monitoring: Eagle County Public Health and Environment will monitor this Grant Agreement for compliance with Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 4 Eagle County-Advancing Systems Change Pilot Grant Program performance requirements throughout the Grant Period. Methods used will include progress meetings with ECPHE as needed/requested with required documentation provided by the Grant Recipient. VI. Resolution of Non-Compliance: The Grant Recipient will be notified in writing within 15 calendar days of discovery of a compliance issue. Within 30 calendar days of discovery, the Grant Recipient and Eagle County Government will collaborate, when appropriate, to determine the action(s) necessary to rectify the compliance issue and determine when the action(s) must be completed. The action(s) and timeline for completion will be documented in writing and agreed to by both parties. Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F 8 Eagle County Grant Final 5/14 EXHIBIT C Certificate of Insurance Docusign Envelope ID: BD8B5EC1-023F-4610-9A71-525562EF313F ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? 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