AURORA | Aurora officials had to dial back spending for homelessness programs in the city due to reductions in state and federal funding.
Each year, the city awards grants to non-profit groups for homeless services using funds it receives from the state and federal governments. This year, the city is distributing just under $1 million to local service providers amid reduced funding levels, while it received applications for $1.7 million.
Aurora receives a mix of state and federal funding that it passes through to homelessness-related services and nonprofit organizations operating within the city. This year, the overall funding pool is smaller due to declining marijuana tax revenue and the expiration of federal COVID-era relief funds, according to city documents…