Human Services Commission - August 6, 2026

The City of Lacey Human Services Commission held a meeting on August 6, 2026, primarily to discuss the 2026 human services grant program awards. The commission reviewed 29 nonprofit applications, including 27 service and 2 capital requests, with a total city allocation of $300,000. They considered three funding distribution options, ultimately approving option two, which allocates funds at 80%, 70%, and 60% tiers to more agencies, with a contingency plan to evenly redistribute funds if any recipient declines their award. The commission also discussed strategies for requesting increased funding from the city council for future grant cycles, including preparing data-driven presentations and potentially making a joint commission recommendation. No contract awards or vendor selections were made at this meeting, but the grant funding decisions and budget allocation discussions were central to the session.