The city of Kirkland will be accepting applications to receive 2017-2018 funding through its Human Services Grant Program this spring. The human services programs funded address a variety of basic needs including food security, housing, emergency homelessness services, homelessness prevention, health services, youth programs and more. All agencies not currently receiving funding from the city of Kirkland must contact the Human Services Coordinator before submitting any applications.

Applications will be reviewed by the City’s Human Services Advisory Committee, a seven-member volunteer board appointed by the City Council. Committee recommendations are expected by September with consideration by City Council planned for October. Final allocation amounts will be approved and adopted as part of the overall City budget. City of Kirkland staff will notify agencies of final allocations following City Council approval, which is expected mid-December. Awarded funds will be available January 1, 2017, which is the start of the fiscal and program year.

Agencies interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming funders’ workshop that will be held from 1-3 p.m. on March 2 at Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th Street in Redmond. The online application must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 7.