Apply by July 21 if your services help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or brain injury.

Key Points

• Funding is available for programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or brain injury.
• Applications are due Monday, July 21, by 5 p.m.
• This funding opportunity is made possible by the county’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Mill Levy.
• To receive this information in another language, email HSCommunications@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-413-7556.

Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County Human Services has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, or brain injury. Local organizations are invited to apply for funding to create or expand services for this community. All programs must help increase access, inclusion, and opportunity.

This RFA is guided by the findings of the Boulder County IDD Needs Assessment, which was completed in 2018 based on feedback from underserved groups, including people of color and aging caregivers. The assessment identified a need for more direct services – as well as more inclusive social and recreational opportunities – for people with disabilities.

The roughly $500,000 in funding is available thanks to the IDD Mill Levy, which was first approved by Boulder County voters in 2002. This funding helps fill critical service gaps not covered by state or federal programs. It aims to create more fair and equal opportunities for everyone.

How to Apply

• Visit boco.org/IDDGrants to read the full RFA and access the application.
• Applications are due by Monday, July 21, 2025, at 5 p.m.
  

Need Help?

• If you have questions about the RFA or application process, email them to IDDMillLevy@bouldercounty.gov by Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5 p.m. We will post answers by June 30, 2025, on the IDD Mill Levy Program webpage.
• If you need help in another language or an ADA accommodation, email IDDMillLevy@bouldercounty.gov as early as possible.

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 assistance, health coverage, child care, housing support, parenting and family services, job skill development, and more. Visit the Human Services website at boco.org/HumanServices to learn more.

Correction: A previous version of this press release incorrectly listed the application deadline as June 21. Applications are due Monday, July 21, by 5 p.m.