Funding Process

Investing in our community’s health through funding and community education programs is at the root of our work. Funding approximately $80 million in grants from 2011-2024, we strategically invest in programs that prevent and respond to the underlying causes of poor health.

All applications received are considered for funding, with review and decision ultimately made by our voter-elected Board of Commissioners.

1. Applications submitted for funding are evaluated using a scoring guide that reflects the following criteria:
   • Opportunity and Community Need
   • Community Impact
   • Desired Outcomes
   • Collaboration and Implementation
2. Applications are reviewed by staff to ensure eligibility, completeness and priority alignment. Staff also review the financial information.  Verdant’s Board of Commissioners review and score applications based on criteria.
3. Funding recommendations are reviewed as a full Board of Commissioners at its November monthly meeting for consideration and final decisions.
4. Programs selected for funding will enter into a contract with Verdant for one-year.

Evaluation Criteria/Scoring Guide

In late 2021, Verdant launched the use of its Grant Portal, which utilizes a web-based system called Fluxx. Through this portal, we:

• Accept grant applications
• Receive reports on the progress of our grants from funded partners
• Track payments

This tool allows Verdant to track the impact of its grants while also streamlining the process for our community partners.

We have assembled resources to assist organizations in responding to our funding opportunities.

Verdant has created video tutorials to assist organizations in navigating the use of Fluxx, our Grant Portal. Visit our video library.

A full list of resources can be found on the Funding Opportunities page.