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

On March 9, 2010, Mark Burtchett was re-appointed for a final 2-year term to the Headwaters Fund Board and Leigh Pierre-Oetker and Cedar Reuben were appointed for initial 2- year terms.  The Headwaters Fund Board is a seven member community advisory board which makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on Headwaters grant and loan awards.

On February 23, 2010 the Board of Supervisors approved the $1.5 million Headwaters Workforce Challenge Grant Initiative:

Headwaters Workforce Challenge Grant Initiative

A Decade of Difference - the 20/20 Vision

Also on February 23 the Board of Supervisors approved a $75,000 Community Investment Fund grant award for broadband:

Humboldt Broadband Stimulus Project

Up to $150,000 has been allocated for Grant Fund awards in 2009-2010. Application deadlines are:

  • February 1
  • June 1
  • October 1

Grant Fund Application PDF  Word

Grant Fund Application Instructions  PDF  Word