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Approval of Recommended Human Services Funding for FY 2026-2027
PURPOSE: Approve human services funding recommendations for FY 2026-2027.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Services
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
The Town's adopted Strategic Results Framework for human services funding: To improve the health, education, and livelihood security outcomes for all residents, particularly those who are low-income or otherwise disenfranchised.
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Information
INFORMATION: The Town of Carrboro's Adopted Budget for FY 2026-2027 includes an appropriation of $457,536 to be distributed to nonprofit agencies providing human services to the residents of Carrboro.
The FY 2026-2027 Outside Agency/Human Services application cycle received 48 applications in January from nonprofit agencies, requesting a total of $950,621. Staff and the Town's Housing and Human Services Advisory Commission reviewed the applications, and a total of 7 hearings in March and April were held. During the hearings, applicants were asked questions related to past performance, financial and organizational information, current services, and the impact of potential federal funding reductions.
On June 8, 2026, the Housing and Human Services Advisory Commission recommended funding for 30 agencies totaling $457,536. In their deliberations, the Commission acknowledged the further strain residents will feel with additional federal cuts to social safety-net programs and prioritized funding for basic and critical needs. The Commission's recommendation can be found as Attachment C, and recommended allocations are provided in Attachment D.
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