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COLORADO Colorado Water Conservation Board Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 718 Denver, CO 80203 Memorandum To: Rebecca Mitchell, Water Supply Planning Section Chief From: Kevin Reidy Et Ben Wade Water Supply Planning Date: April 7, 2017 Subject: Water Efficiency Grant Fund Recommendation for the Community Office for Resource Efficiency Recommendation: The Water Supply Planning staff recommends that Rebecca Mitchell, Section Chief, approve a Water Efficiency Grant to fund Water Efficiency and Conservation Public Outreach a Educational program in the amount of $7,700 for the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE). Summary of Grant Application CORE is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that focuses on water and energy conservation in the Roaring Fork watershed. CORE was a key stakeholder in the development of the Roaring Fork Watershed Regional Water Efficiency Plan. CORE is seeking funding to continue their "High Five" marketing Et outreach program to save water and energy that will extend from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. Their marketing strategy includes reaching their audience through social media, radio, digital and print media. CORE also plans to team up with the Roaring Fork Conservancy to hold a weekend workshop teaching homeowners how to make and use their own rain barrel. Rain barrel education and outreach will give CORE the opportunity to emphasize efficient ways to water gardens Et encourage residents to use water that is not treated, on their outdoor irrigation. The total cost of the project is $100, 773.50. CORE is committing 92% matching funds including $93,073.50 in cash. CWCB staff has reviewed and evaluated the grant application and has determined that the proposal meets or exceeds the CWCB guidelines for reviewing grant proposals. Attached is the internal checklist used to evaluate the application. Attachment: Evaluation Checklist