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 |
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| 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 |
| Community Food Share | $201,705 | Outreach, food assistance, and referral services for families affected by SNAP changes |
| El Centro Amistad | $125,000 | Food assistance, medical bill support, and health care navigation for immigrant families |
| Harvest of Hope Pantry | $100,000 | Supplemental food assistance for underserved community members |
| OUR Center and LEAF | $267,425 | Food and direct financial assistance, plus a regional approach to food insecurity |
| Sister Carmen Community Center | $275,000 | Food procurement and distribution, plus direct financial assistance for East County households |
| YWCA Boulder County | $131,400 | Food distribution, direct financial assistance, and child care support |
The funding for these grants is provided through Boulder County’s Human Services Safety Net (HSSN), a voter-approved property tax that helps fill gaps left by limited state and federal funding for health, food, and housing services.
Get Help or Give Help
These grants are one part of a broader effort to support Boulder County’s safety net. As federal funding decreases, the need for local services continues to grow. Food pantries, health clinics, and family support organizations across the county are seeing more people coming through their doors — many for the first time.
For those seeking help: Anyone can access boco.findhelp.com, a one-stop resource for free or low-cost services including food, medical care, job training, housing, and more.
For those wanting to help: Connect directly with any of the organizations listed above or visit Colorado Gives to make donations to the local nonprofit of your choice.
About the Human Services Safety Net
Boulder County voters first approved the Human Services Safety Net (HSSN) mill levy in 2008 and renewed it in 2015 through 2030. HSSN funds are used to strengthen community safety net services, respond to emergencies, and fill gaps left by limited state and federal funding.
About Boulder County Human Services
Boulder County Human Services is a department of more than 350 staff who support the health, safety, and well-being of local community members. Each year, we serve more than 110,000 people across Boulder County with access to food and cash assistance, health coverage, child care, family services, and more. Visit the Human Services website at boco.org/HumanServices.