The Community Foundation Boulder Mountain Fire Relief Fund–Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I submit one application for my personal expenses and one for my business? NO. Please submit one application that covers both.
- Are renters eligible? YES.
- Should my partner and I each submit one application? NO. Applications are accepted by household.
- I have insurance, do I qualify for a grant? YES. You must submit documentation about your insurance coverage, but you are eligible for a grant to cover damage not covered by insurance.
- If I’m undocumented or not a U.S. citizen or legal resident, am I eligible? YES. Please see the list of optional identification on the application.
- Who is on the selection committee? Nine volunteers from the communities affected will evaluate the applications and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation. The foundation’s Program’s Director is overseeing the process. The selection committee members are not eligible for grant support. Names of applicants will be blocked from the selection committee.
- What’s the process for selecting grant recipients? The Foundation Board of Trustees has established an Advisory Committee comprised of individuals who are residents of the fire area or are members of the fire departments in the affected areas. Members of the Advisory Committee will review all applications and make recommendations for funding. No member of the Committee will be eligible for Boulder Mountain Fire Relief funds. In addition, Committee members must sign both conflict of interest and confidentiality statements in order to participate. Final authority for grant making decisions rests with the Community Foundation President and Board of Trustees.
- Can you help me with the application? If you have a specific question not listed here, please contact The Community Foundationinfo@commfound.org, 303-442-0436.
- If I do not have all of my documents, can I still submit an application? YES. Please submit what you have and attach information if you are expecting additional documents to arrive. Your applications will be considered regardless of whether or not all documents are present.
- I lost all my paperwork; what if I can’t meet your paperwork requirements?
- For birth certificates you can present in person to Boulder County Public Health (3450 Broadway in Boulder, 303-441-1151.) BCPH will print a copy of your birth certificate for free if you identify yourself as a Fourmile Fire victim. It will take 15-20 minutes. If you were born outside the state of Colorado you must contact your birth state for a copy – there may be a charge.
- For W2s, 1099s, or tax return copies you can present in person at 1999 Broadway in Denver. Expect to wait 45 minutes to 2 hours. Bring an id if available. Identify yourself as a victim of the Fourmile Canyon Fire.
Contacts:
· Gold Hill Parent Teacher Organization: pto@goldhilltown.com
· Four Mile Community Coordinator: tara.kimbrough.emt@gmail.com
· Gretchen, Gold Hill email list: gretchend@mac.com
· Four Mile fire department. Hertzberg@Colorado.EDU
If you need assistance filling out your Boulder Mountain Fire Relief Fund Application, please contact the Boulder County Fire Victim’s Assistance Center:
Phone: 303-441-3660
Address: Sunquist Building – Boulder 3482 N. Broadway (at Iris)
Hours: 8 A.M. until 4:30 P.M., Monday-Friday
Web Site: http://www.bouldercounty.org/fourmilefire/center.htm
Resource guide: http://www.bouldercounty.org/fourmilefire/pdf/FourmileFireResourceGuide.pdf.
