2026 Community Grant Program Agreement - BodyKind VailLetter of Agreement Page 1
Letter of Agreement Between
BodyKind Vail and Town of Avon, Colorado
Alex Kandalaft
BodyKind Vail
PO Box 277
Vail, CO 81658
Dear Alex Kandalaft:
The Town of Avon is pleased to provide funding to BodyKind Vail in fiscal year 2026. The work of BodyKind Vail is
important to the Avon community and on behalf of Avon’s residents, the Avon Town Council would like to express
its appreciation for your passion and commitment to the program by awarding Town funds as described in this Letter
of Agreement.
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement (Agreement) is to formalize the understanding for the Town of Avon’s
financial contribution.
Agency: BodyKind Vail
Project: Support services for individuals and families impacted by eating disorders
Town of Avon Contribution:
Cash: One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00)
Use of Funds: The use of the Town of Avon funds, and any in-kind services, are described in the Town of Avon
Community Funding Application (Funding Application), submitted to the Town of Avon by BodyKind Vail. Funding for
the program was approved by the Town Council in the 2026 Town of Avon General Fund Budget on December 9,
2025.
Agreement Term: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Schedule for Use of Funds: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Funding Conditions:
• Fully meet the terms of the Funding Application and special funding conditions, if any, as stated below.
• Consult with the Communications & Marketing Manager with respect to the appropriate use of the
Town of Avon logo and brand, including the placement of the Town of Avon logo on marketing and
promotional materials associated with the project, as appropriate to the level of funding from the
Town.
• Within ten (10) business days of the close of the project, BodyKind Vail shall deliver to the
Communications & Marketing Manager a Post Event/Project Report to assist in measuring the impact
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of the event on the local economy, vibrancy and needs of the community. The Report shall include the
number of direct persons served and fees for services, at a minimum. BodyKind Vail is encouraged to
meet with the Communications & Marketing Manager early in the year to define metrics and objectives
for the Report.
Town of Avon Responsibilities:
• The Communications & Marketing Manager is the responsible representative for the Town of Avon and
for overseeing BodyKind Vail’s project administration. The Communications & Marketing Manager
should be contacted with any questions and to coordinate the needs of the funded project: Elizabeth
Wood, Communications & Marketing Manager, (970) 748-4087, ewood@avon.org.
• Ninety percent (90%) of the grant funds will be paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of a signed
agreement. The remaining ten percent (10%) will be paid upon receipt of the Post Event/Project Report
and submittal of an invoice, unless agreed to otherwise by the Communications & Marketing Manager.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall constitute or designate BodyKind Vail or any of its employees as
employees of the Town of Avon, and thereby, BodyKind Vail, its subcontractors or any person directly or indirectly
employed by it are not entitled to Town of Avon worker’s compensation benefits or any benefit contemplated by a
Town of Avon employer/employee relationship.
Authorized Signatures:
Alex Kandalaft, BodyKind Vail
I duly represent that I am authorized to represent BodyKind Vail in reviewing, agreeing and signing this Agreement.
My signature to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of the terms of this Agreement, special conditions for use
of the funds awarded, if any, and BodyKind Vail’s responsibilities as stated above.
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PRINTED NAME: __________________________________________________
TITLE: _________________________________________________________
DATE: __________________________________________________________
Town of Avon
SIGNATURE: ____________________
PRINTED NAME: ___________________________
TITLE: __________________________
DATE: ___________________________
Alex Kandalaft (Feb 2, 2026 13:17:40 MST)
Alex Kandalaft
Alex Kandalaft
Executive Director
02/02/2026
Communications & Marketing Manager
Elizabeth Wood
02/02/2026