MISSION STATEMENT
Investing in only the best for children and families.
The Citizens' Commission for Children achieves its mission in an integrated, collaborative manner involving a coalition of community organizations, groups, and individuals.
Since 1989, the Citizens’ Commission for Children has provided funding and monitoring of local human service programs that address the needs of children and families in Orange County. As a leader in a dynamic and diverse community, the Citizens’ Commission for Children embraces its roles as an innovator in the growth and transformation of the philosophies and outcome-based funding systems of services that touch the lives of countless residents in our community.
2026 CRPHS Fund Distribution Process - Concluded
The 2026 Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services (CRPHS) Fund Distribution Process has concluded. The Citizens' Review Panel has completed its review, scoring, and funding recommendation process.
Information regarding the scoring methodology and 2026 scoring results and tabulations is available on this webpage for public review.
2026 Scoring Information
2026 Scoring Results
and Tabulations
View the final scoring results and
tabulations for the 2026 CRPHS
funding process.
Scoring Methodology
and Procedures
View the CRP Advisory Board
Reviewer Assignment and Score
Tabulation SOP.
2026 CRPHS Appeal Process
Applicants seeking to appeal a funding recommendation must follow the established CRPHS Appeal Process. Applicants should carefully review the appeal requirements procedures, submission instructions, and applicable deadlines before submitting an appeal.
Appeals may be submitted by certified mail or electronic mail. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Appeals submitted by certified mail must be postmarked no later than
Monday, August 17, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. and addressed as follows:
Citizens' Review Panel Appeals Committee
Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children
2100 East Michigan Street, 2nd Floor
Orlando, Florida 32806
Appeals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements and timeframe outlined in the Appeals Process document. Failure to comply with the established requirements or submission deadline may result in an appeal not being considered.
** Please note: The CRPHS Appeal Process does not pertain to the 2026 Mini Grant Fund Distribution Process. Mini Grant funding decisions are final and not subject to CRPHS appeal process.
Citizens’ Review Panel for Human Services
The Citizens’ Review Panel Advisory Board is composed of community volunteers who are appointed by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Citizens’ Review Panel for Human Services. The Advisory Board members play a critical role in the CRP Fund Distribution Process by independently reviewing funding proposals, scoring applications, and developing funding recommendations based on the merits of each submission.
All proposals submitted during each funding cycle are reviewed through a structured and transparent evaluation process. Applications are thoroughly evaluated and scored using established evaluation criteria to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with identified community priorities. Please note that all funding recommendations are preliminary and remain subject to the resolution of any agency appeals. Recommendations may also change based on the availability of funds.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or omission between a submitted proposal and the applicable Scope of Services or Program requirements, the provisions of the Scope of Services or Program requirements shall prevail. Respondents awarded funding are expected to comply with all applicable terms, conditions, and contractual requirements. Through this process, CRP grant funding enables nonprofit organizations to deliver vital services that support the health, safety, and well-being of children, youth, and their families throughout Orange County.
A complete list of current and prior CRP Advisory Board members is available here:
Volunteer- Advisory Board Listing - Orange County Government, Florida