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Park City partners with local nonprofits to provide valuable services to the community through Special Service Contracts (SSCs). Different types of services are funded through SSCs, including cultural events, educational programs, emergency services, mental health services, and more. Special Service Contracts are awarded through a competitive RFP process and applications are evaluated by the Special Service Contracts Committee.

Eligibility

Per policy, organizations must meet the following criteria in order to qualify:

  • Hold a federally recognized not-for-profit status or apply under a fiscal sponsorship with a not-for-profit organization 
  • Demonstrate why proposed program/activity is needed and the specific benefit to the City
  • Demonstrate fiscal stability and sound governance
  • Meet other applicable criteria depending on the SSC category

Funding Categories

Currently, there are two types of Special Service Contracts nonprofits can apply for: Regular Service Contracts (four-year cycle) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Service Contracts (two-year cycle). 

Regular Service Contracts:

  • Defined as services considered to be essential to PCMC’s overarching goals that the City anticipates funding for the foreseeable future
  •  Approved in FY21 for a four-year contract
  • Currently awarded to 7 organizations
  • The next application will open spring 2024 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Service Contracts:

  • Defined as services with a demonstrated focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that provide a direct benefit to the community
  • Approved in FY22 for a two-year contract
  • Currently awarded to13 organizations
  • The next application will open in June 2023

Mental Health Service Contracts - NEW!:

  • Designed to support local nonprofits that provide mental health services in Park City
  • Current round of applications will be due Jan. 20, 2023. Awarded funds will be effective through June 30, 2023
  • The next round of funding for mental health services will open in June 2023

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Contact 

For more information, or to be notified when the next application opens, contact:
Kirsten Darrington
Grants and Contracts Coordinator
Kirsten.darrington@parkcity.org
(435) 615-5182