Eight local nonprofits will receive funding to help residents affected by federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
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Boulder County has awarded $2 million in emergency funding to eight local nonprofits.
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The grants respond to federal legislation that reduces eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP, while increasing health care costs for many.
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Funded organizations will provide direct food assistance, health care services, financial support, and referrals to residents in need.
- The funding comes from the voter-approved Human Services Safety Net (HSSN) mill levy, which is collected as part of property taxes.
- To receive this information in another language, email HSCommunications@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-413-7556.
Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County has awarded $2 million in emergency Community Partnership Grant (CPG) funding to eight local nonprofits. The grants will help protect food and health care access for Boulder County residents affected by recent changes to federal benefits.
“We’re proud to fund the organizations doing critical work to support our most vulnerable community members,” said Boulder County Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann. “Federal funding is falling short and Boulder County is working to keep our local safety net strong.”
The emergency funding round was opened in February 2026 in response to federal legislation (H.R.1) that reduces eligibility for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), while raising health care costs for many households. Boulder County received 28 applications requesting more than $5.5 million in combined funding — a sign of the scale of need across the community.
A review committee of Boulder County staff with experience in health care, food access, and nonprofit programs scored each application. The eight organizations selected showed a strong connection between their work and the challenges created by these federal changes. Most of the funding will go directly to services for community members.
2026 Emergency CPG Grant Recipients:
Organization
Award Amount
Focus Area
Boulder Valley Health Center
$399,470
Reproductive health services and health care access for low-income residents
Clinica Family Health and Wellness
$500,000
Primary care and behavioral health for uninsured and underinsured patients