To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Grant Agreement with the Humboldt Area Foundation and the Wild Rivers Community Foundation Regarding Acceptance of Funding in the Amount of $15,000 Made Available Through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program for the Purpose of Supporting the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached grant agreement with the Humboldt Area Foundation and the Wild Rivers Community Foundation regarding the acceptance of funding in the amount of $15,000 made available through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program for the purpose of supporting the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board for the period of Feb.26, 2026 through Feb.25, 2027; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to approve any and all subsequent amendments to, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct Clerk of the Board to provide the DHHS - Contract Unit with one fully executed, certified copy of the Board order related to this Item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The attached grant agreement with the Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation will allow the Humboldt County DHHS - Behavioral Health to receive $15,000 in funding made available through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program for the purpose of supporting the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board during the period of Feb. 26, 2026 through Feb. 25, 2026. It should be noted that the attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation comes to the Board after the start date thereof due to inadvertent delays that occurred during the contract development process.
Accordingly, DHHS - Behavioral Health recommends that the Board approve the attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation regarding acceptance of funding made available through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program for the purpose of supporting the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board for the period of Feb. 26, 2026 through Feb. 25, 2027. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the DHHS - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to approve any and all subsequent amendments to, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in compensating members of the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board for their time and work.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Behavioral Health Fund [1170478]
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1170478) |
FY25-26 |
FY26-27 Projected* |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
|
|
|
Total Expenditures |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
|
Funding Sources (1170478) |
FY25-26 |
FY26-27 Projected* |
|
Fees/Other |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation will allow DHHS - Behavioral Health to receive $15,000 in funding made available through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program for the purpose of supporting the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board during the period of Feb. 26, 2026 through Feb. 25, 2027. Expenditure appropriations related to the attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation have been included in the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 budget for DHHS - Behavioral Health Transition Age Youth System (1170478). There are sufficient appropriations in the FY 2025-26 budget.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Approval of the attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to approve the attached grant agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation regarding acceptance of funding made available through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program for the purpose of supporting the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board. However, this alternative is not recommended as it would negatively impact DHHS - Behavioral Health’s ability to compensate members of the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board for their time and work.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant Agreement with the Humboldt Area Foundation and the Wild Rivers Community Foundation Regarding Acceptance of Funding in the Amount of Made Available Through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program for the Purpose of Supporting the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board
2. Award Letter Regarding Funding Made Available Through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program
3. Grant Application for Funding Made Available Through the Together, We Thrive 2026 Grant Program
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: None
File No.: None