The City of Ashland has provided funding to support local agencies and organizations that serve the most vulnerable Ashland Citizens since 1986. In 2014 the Housing and Human Services Commission undertook a review of the Social Service Grant program. During that process the Commission elicited community and agency feedback on service gaps and unmet needs. The commission developed a strategic plan for the use of grant funding to target the needs identified through that process. The Strategic Plan for Social Service Grant Funds identifies both priority goals and implementation strategies to help grant applicants meet identified needs. The Commission periodically reviews these goals and strategies, along with demographic data and public and agency feedback regarding community resources and needs to ensure that the Strategic Plan will be responsive to the needs of the community. The Strategic Plan guides the Commissions' funding recommendations to the City Council.
The City of Ashland is making funding available to support social service activities. The application for Social Services funding for fiscal years 2021-22 can be accessed through the links below. Note: This year's funding cycle is one year only. Social Services grant money is funded through the General Fund. 2021-2022 Social Service Grant Application Instructions 2021-2022 Social Service Grant Application
Final funding allocations will be made by the City Council at their regular meeting on Sept. 21, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers at 1175 E. Main Street.
For questions regarding this application please contact Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist, by phone at 541-552-2043 or by email at linda.reid@ashland.or.us
