Boulder County has awarded $2 million in emergency Community Partnership Grant funding to eight local nonprofits to support residents affected by federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. The grants aim to strengthen food and health care access for community members facing increased health care costs and reduced eligibility for essential benefits.
The emergency funding was made possible through the voter-approved Human Services Safety Net mill levy, collected as part of property taxes. This round of funding was initiated in February 2026 in response to federal legislation (H.R.1) that has limited access to federal benefits while raising expenses for many households. Boulder County received 28 applications totaling more than $5.5 million, highlighting the significant local need for support.
A review committee composed of county staff with expertise in health care, food access, and nonprofit programs evaluated the applications. The eight selected organizations demonstrated a strong alignment between their services and the challenges created by federal changes, ensuring that most of the funding will be used for direct assistance to residents.
Among the recipients, Boulder Valley Health Center received $399,470 to provide reproductive health services and access to care for low-income residents, while Clinica Family Health and Wellness was awarded $500,000 to deliver primary care and behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured patients. The grants will help these and other organizations provide food assistance, health care services, financial support, and referrals to residents in need, maintaining a strong local safety net amid federal funding shortfalls.
