Human Services Commission Meeting - April 15, 2026

The City of Issaquah Human Services Commission held a meeting on April 15, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and preparing for the upcoming 2027-2028 human services grant funding cycle. The commission discussed the receipt of 119 applications from 74 organizations requesting nearly $3.5 million, a significant increase from the previous cycle. They reviewed the application process, evaluation criteria aligned with the city's strategic plan, and the categorization of programs into physical and behavioral health, housing continuum, and community resources. Commissioners were assigned to subgroups to review applications and make funding recommendations, with an anticipated total funding pool of approximately $618,000 to $612,000 for the two-year period. The meeting also covered procedural details for accessing applications via SharePoint and ShareOneApp, the use of review tools and spreadsheets for evaluation, and the timeline for subgroup meetings and final recommendations. Additionally, public comments were heard from nonprofit representatives discussing their programs and funding requests. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement and funding decisions related to human services grants.