Agenda Date: 10/14/2025
Subject:
Title
2026 Local Partnership Funding and Stadium District Funding Grant Recommendations
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Lucy Lucero, Executive Assistant
Presentations:
Mike Gent, Deputy City Manager
Lucy Lucero, Executive Assistant
PURPOSE:
Does council support the recommendations for Community Partnership grants for 2026 Local Partnership Funding (LPF) grants and 2026 Stadium District Funding (SDF) grants?
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture
DISCUSSION:
Each year the Littleton City Council considers requests for Local Partnership Funding from organizations that serve Littleton residents. Requests may include operational, one-time special purpose grants, or event sponsorships (in-kind or cash). The grant categories are Human Services, Community Events, and Other. Grants were previously awarded under a separate category of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, but those organizations are now able to apply for a separate grant funded by the Lodgers Tax grant program, and they are no longer eligible for Local Partnership Funding grants.
In 2023, Council asked staff to consider including Stadium District Funds as part of this grant awarding process. Stadium District Funds are revenues the city received as a result of Littleton's inclusion in the Metropolitan Football Stadium District, the entity that owns Empower Field at Mile High. Littleton received a one-time payment of $1,229,200.72 with the funds designated to be used for "youth activity" programs. Council discussed possible uses at its May 12, 2023, study session.
Applications for the 2026 grant cycle opened on June 23, 2025, and closed on July 28, 2025. A total of 30 applications were received for Local Partnership Funding totaling $288,350 and seven in-kind service requests. A total of 19 applications were received for Stadium District Funding totaling $418,100. Since the 2026 Lodgers Tax Funding was less than anticip...
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