Joint Coalition Assistance Fund (JCAF) 2008

1) The Joint Coalition Assistance Fund Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving applications. Please phone any JCAF committee member for an application or information.

2) The committee meets as needed, usually once a year. A minimum of one week is required for processing requests.

3) Referral and application must be completed by a Coalition member.

4) Assistance will be limited to seniors who live in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas or Jefferson Counties.

5) Eligibility for participation will be based on meeting the most current HUD low-income guidelines available:
     a. $40,150.00 for one person
     b. $45,900.00 for two or more people

6) The age criteria for assistance is 55 years and above, with exceptions at the discretion of the JCAF Committee.

7) Individuals requesting assistance above $200 should have tried one other source before coming to the JCAF Committee. For requests under $200, no other resources need to be contacted. If it is necessary to request funding from other sources, the total amount needed must be arranged before the JCAF will issue a check. Checks are made out to providers/suppliers only.

8) The maximum amount to be given for assistance to any one cause or individual will be $400 in a two year period. However, the committee can make the decision to exceed that amount if circumstances warrant. If appropriate, the committee will coordinate with other agencies to maximize the funds.

9) Generally, funding cannot be used to pay for items or services already purchased, refundable deposits, or for recurring expenses. However, in extenuating circumstances, the committee will review these requests.

10) The Coalition member should make a reasonable effort to find an appropriate price for the requested product or service. However, competitive pricing may be required depending on the item.

Please fax completed funding applications to the committee member for the current month as shown below.

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