Whole County, Whole Person, Whole Life
The HRC exists to bring health and human service organizations together to network, collaborate, share the impact of our work, equitably distribute city and county funds to local nonprofits and advocate to strengthen the nonprofit infrastructure across the valley.
In the spring of 2024, the HRC engaged with Centrality Research to conduct a participatory planning process to determine the read map for the HRC for 2025-2028.
Centrality Research conducted interviews with key partners, members, civic leaders, government officials, and health and human service staff across the county about the needs of the health and human services sector and the aspirations for the HRC in its continued evolution.
This process reaffirmed that the HRC is a reputable coalition of organizations with the capability to organize, advocate, and align the realty and human services sector of Routt County to create lasting and systematic change to increase protective factors throughout all the county, for all residents, through all stages in life.
Thank you to our supporters:
Grant Selection Committee Members
- Nancy Engelken, Community Member
- Katie Boyle, Community Member
- Jessica Valand, Routt County Representative
- Sandy Evans Hall, Community Member
- Tom Krabacher, Community Member
HRC Members came together to synthesize information from interviews as well as a county-wide provider survey. Members of the HRC determined 5 areas which would allow the HRC to create the greatest collective impact.
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NETWORKING
Foster connection to spark relationships, new ideas, innovation, collaboration, and create a deeper understanding between the HHS organizations of Routt County.
COLLABORATION
Continue to build, maintain, and encourage meaningful collaboration for greater impact throughout Routt County.
EDUCATION
Share stories to the community and local governments through tracking and analysis of data.
FUNDING
Supports the sustainability of HHS organizations by ensuring city & county funds and expanded funding opportunities.
ADVOCACY
HRC’s collective voice represents our organizations and our clients to create systems level changes aimed at the social determinants of health.
2027 Routt County Human Resource Coalition (HRC)
Funding Opportunity
Eligibility
- All Routt County health and human service non-profits can apply for the City of Steamboat Springs and Routt County Community Support Funding.
- All 2025 RC HRC awardees must submit a progress report by October 15, 2026
- All reports must be submitted to Jennifer Bruen at director@unitedwayyv.org
- Please note that financial documents are uploaded separately from the grant application. Be sure to complete both steps so that your application is complete.
If you have questions, have trouble with the application or financial upload process, or have concerns about any of the requirements, please contact Jen Bruen at director@unitedwayyv.org or 970-879-5605
Forms
Process and Timeline
- Grant application opens: September 1, 2026
- Application deadline: October 15, 2026
- New eligibility requirements: There are several eligibility changes for this funding cycle. Please view the pdf.
- Applicants must qualify as an eligible health and human service organization and be a Formal RC HRC Member in good standing.
- New scoring sheet. Please view the pdf here.
- New this year: Applications will be submitted through Microsoft Forms rather than our previous application process.
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If you or someone you know in Routt, Moffat, or Rio Blanco Counties needs support, United Way of the Yampa Valley is here to help.
From housing assistance and food security to mental health services and childcare resources, we connect individuals and families with vital programs that strengthen our community. Whether you’re facing financial hardship, seeking healthcare, or looking for educational opportunities, local resources are available to provide guidance and relief.
