Human Services Board

Overview

The City of Westminster Human Services Board (HSB) considers applications for funding requests that further the City's mission of improving the lives of Westminster residents. The Board makes recommendations for funding to Westminster City Council as a component of the City's budget review process and in accordance with the City's Guiding Principles as adopted by City Council.

Members of this board represent the community and provide expertise in health services, housing, community services, senior citizens, education and/or cultural services. This board meets during the year on an as-needed basis.

The HSB will consider the following criteria when evaluating applicants:

  • Number of Westminster residents served
  • Ability to provide unduplicated services
  • Mission alignment with Human Services Board
  • Ability to leverage collaborations in the community
  • Ability to create a positive impact in the broader community
  • Timely and thorough completion of all aspects of the funding application including post-grant reporting

Meetings

Please see the city calendar for all meeting dates and changes.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 

Council Liaison

Council Liaison Alternate

Staff Liaison

2026 Funding Cycle Timeline

  • May 5, 2025 - HSB applications posted
  • June 20, 2025 - HSB applications due
  • Late June to Mid-July 2025 - HSB reviews applications
  • August 2025 - HSB recommendations to Westminster City Council in the 2026 Proposed Budget
  • October 2025 - City Council reviews/edits HSB funding recommendations and adopts the 2026 Budget
  • November 2025 - HSB staff emails notice of award to applicants
  • January 31, 2026 - 2025 Funding Cycle Grant Report Form due to City (Applicable if your organization received HSB funding in January 2025)
  • January 2026 - HSB staff mails award checks to grant recipients

2025 Human Services Board Award Grantees


2025 Funding Cycle Grant Report Form

Two-Column List

  • 710 Rotary Foundation
  • A Precious Child
  • Action Center/Jeffco Action Center, Inc
  • Beyond Home
  • CASA of Adams County
  • CASA of Jefferson County
  • Catholic Charities of Denver
  • Family Tree
  • FISH Inc.
  • Food Bank of the Rockies
  • Food for Hope
  • Growing Home
  • Hope House
  • Jefferson Center for Mental Health
  • Kids First Health Care
  • Outdoor Lab Foundation
  • Project Angel Heart
  • Ralston House (Arvada Child Advocacy Center)
  • Reading Partners
  • Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network
  • Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center
  • Rocky Mountain Police and Fire Chaplains
  • Seniors' Resource Center
  • Severe Weather Shelter Network
  • Westminster Public Schools Foundation