WELCOME TO THE HEADWATERS FUND WEBSITE
The mission of the Headwaters Fund is to improve the economy of Humboldt County.
The Headwaters Fund was initiated in 2003 as a public fund for the advancement of economic and community development in Humboldt County. The Headwaters Fund offers loans and grants for infrastructure projects, and economic development grants via the following three programs: the Grant Fund, the Community Investment Fund, and the Revolving Loan Fund. The purpose of the Headwaters Fund is to:
- Support the growth of base industry clusters
- Increase the number of sustainable jobs that pay at or above the median income
- Enhance the quality of life for residents of Humboldt County through projects that promote healthy communities and protect and enhance the natural environment
Three additional objectives were adopted by charter:
- To attract and leverage additional capital and grants in the local economy
- To reflect community priorities and create maximum public benefit over the long-term
- To manage the funds efficiently and cost effectively
Agendas and Minutes for Headwaters Fund Board Meetings
What's New
Over $310,000 is available for Grant Fund awards in 2010-2011. Application deadlines are:
- July 1
- October 1
- February 1
Grant Application Instructions
New Headwaters Fund Grant Rating Tool
Based on a study of the fund's grant making outcomes and public input, the Headwaters Fund Board has adopted the following Grant Scoring sheet to rate grant applications:
On May 25, 2010 the Board of Supervisors awarded the following three grants:
2010 is the first year of the $1.5 million Headwaters Workforce Challenge Grant Initiative:
Headwaters Workforce Challenge Grant Initiative
A Decade of Difference - the 20/20 Vision