To achieve this, the City, County, and United Way, a local non-profit organization with a similar role, have decided to collaborate and form a cooperative committee. This committee aims to involve the community in the process of receiving, evaluating, and allocating funds from the City and County to local organizations. It is important to note that these organizations must not be fraternal, religious, or political in nature, but rather serve the public good and benefit both the City and County. By working together, the City, County, and United Way can streamline the grant allocation process.

Funding applications are available on the first of November each year and due back around the middle of January. The applications are reviewed in February and the funding is granted by April 15th of the funding year. An expense report is due by April of the following year or when the funds are expended whichever occurs first.

Membership is open to agencies, service providers, and individuals that represent an interest in the community service profession. Members will receive notification from United Way of the Yampa Valley about all meetings and other pertinent information. Annual dues are $50 and give the agency or individual one vote on all business coming before the HRC. If a representative of an agency does not attend three consecutive meetings, membership and voting privileges will be terminated for the year.