Amount
$15,000 – $150,000 (SungateKids received ~$118K in CY2024).
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Local VALE Grant – 18th Judicial District
Deadlines
Anticipated October 2025 submission for CY2026 funding (timing set by VALE board).
Cycle
Annual, supporting the following calendar year of victim services.
Effort & Priority
Effort: 4 | Priority: Must Pursue
Expected success: High.
Why It Matters
Local VALE dollars fund SungateKids’ advocates and forensic interviewers—the backbone of victim services in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Renewal prevents immediate staffing gaps felt by DA and law enforcement partners.
Renewal Strategy
- Deliver exemplary annual reports detailing caseloads, conviction support, and client outcomes for the 18th JD.
- Meet with VALE board liaisons ahead of the cycle to share impact stories and emerging needs.
- Coordinate application narrative with DA’s Office priorities (court accompaniment, victim stabilization, bilingual services).
- Leverage MDT endorsements—letters or testimonies from investigators, prosecutors, and partner agencies carry weight.
Success Factors
- Quantify district-specific results (cases served, court support hours, therapy sessions for 18th JD families).
- Show budget efficiency and responsible stewardship of prior VALE awards.
- Map requested funds directly to frontline staff time and victim resources.
- Illustrate coordination with 18th JD agencies to reduce duplication and improve outcomes.
Risks & Mitigation
- Statewide VOCA cuts increase pressure on VALE budgets—submit early, precise narratives that prove SungateKids’ essential role.
- Ensure compliance with all VALE reporting requirements; lapses could jeopardize renewal.