Humboldt County Seeks Measure Z Proposals; $1.65M Available, Feb. 26 Deadline

Humboldt County opened the application period for Measure Z funding on Jan. 16, 2026, inviting proposals through Thursday, Feb. 26 for projects that provide public safety or essential services. Approximately $1.65 million is available in this funding cycle, and the county is urging applicants to prepare clear project descriptions and financial plans to compete for the money.

Applicants must submit a concise project description, a sustainability plan showing how the program will continue without Measure Z funds, an explanation of how the request addresses public safety or essential services, and a proposed program budget. The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures will begin reviewing submissions in early March and will make funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

The county reminded applicants that the advisory committee typically does not recommend Measure Z funds for new, ongoing county staff positions. That guidance is intended to favor time-limited projects or programs that demonstrate a path to sustainability independent of Measure Z revenue.

Instructions for online submission and alternatives for organizations or individuals who need printed application forms are available through the County Administrative Office. Applicants can find details and the application form at humboldtgov.org/m/newsflash or by contacting the County Administrative Office directly.

Local organizations weighing applications should ensure budgets are realistic and sustainability plans are specific, since the advisory committee’s review will focus on both direct public safety or essential service impacts and the likelihood the program can persist without ongoing Measure Z support. Recommendations from the Citizens’ Advisory Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors, which will make final funding decisions.

For Humboldt County residents, this funding cycle represents a chance to secure local resources for initiatives that maintain safety nets and essential services. Groups considering proposals should act promptly to meet the Feb. 26 deadline and use the County Administrative Office resources to submit complete applications. The committee’s early March review and subsequent Board of Supervisors decisions will determine which projects receive support and how roughly $1.65 million is allocated across the community.