2026 Community Grant Program Agreement - Bright Future FoundationLetter of Agreement Page 1
Letter of Agreement Between
Bright Future Foundation and Town of Avon, Colorado
Ms. Sheri A. Mintz
Bright Future Foundation
1060 W Beaver Creek Blvd Suite 201
P.O Box 2558
Avon, CO 81620
Dear Ms. Mintz:
The Town of Avon is pleased to provide funding to Bright Future Foundation in fiscal year 2026. The work of Bright
Future Foundation 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: Bright Future Foundation of Eagle County
Project: Advocates Ensuring Freedom
Town of Avon Contribution:
Cash: Seven thousand dollars ($7,000)
In-Kind: Ten (10) 10-punch cards for Avon Recreation Center to be used by families for self-care and healing
valued at $1,150
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 Bright Future Foundation.
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.
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• Within ten (10) business days of the close of the project, Bright Future Foundation shall deliver to the
Communications & Marketing Manager a Post Event/Project Report to assist in measuring the impact 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. Bright Future Foundation 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 Bright Future Foundation’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 Bright Future Foundation or any of its employees
as employees of the Town of Avon, and thereby, Bright Future Foundation, 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:
Sheri A. Mintz, Bright Future Foundation of Eagle County
I duly represent that I am authorized to represent Bright Future Foundation 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 Bright Future Foundation’s responsibilities as stated above.
SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________
PRINTED NAME: __________________________________________________
TITLE: _________________________________________________________
DATE: __________________________________________________________
Town of Avon
SIGNATURE: ____________________
PRINTED NAME: ___________________________
TITLE: __________________________
DATE: ___________________________
Chief Executive Officer
Sheri Mintz
08/24/2026
Elizabeth Wood
Communications & Marketing Manager
08/24/2026