The Colorado Legislature approved a bill that created the Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (V.A.L.E.) program in 1984. The legislation crafted a funding mechanism that generates funds in each of Colorado's twenty-two judicial districts. The intent of the V.A.L.E. fund is to provide programs and services for crime victims and to assist law enforcement.

• The Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 24-4.2 outlines the existence and authority of V.A.L.E. Boards.
• Local V.A.L.E. Standards

By state statute, the fund is administered by the District Attorney's Office and governed by a five-member board appointed by the Chief Judge of District Court. The fund provides grant money to assist agencies providing direct victim services in both Larimer and Jackson counties. Agencies apply for funding via a competitive grant process.

• 2025 Grant Funds Request for Proposal (RFP)
• 2025 Grant Application Guidelines
• 2025 Grant Applications ( Apply Online via ZoomGrants™ )
• 2024 V.A.L.E Grant Recipient List
• 2024 V.A.L.E Grant Scholarship Announcement
• 2024 V.A.L.E Grant Scholarship Application

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 24-6-402 that the Victim and Witness Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board of the 8th Judicial District will hold meetings at the dates and times listed below. Please direct all inquiries to Candace Smith, Victim Programs Manager, Office of District Attorney, 201 LaPorte Ave., Suite 200, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521; Telephone: (970) 498-7290; Fax: (970)498-7250.

• Members of the public attending the VALE meetings will be recorded in the meeting minutes. VALE Board meetings are not open for public comment or discussion. Persons my submit a written letter to the VALE Administrator at least five working days before a scheduled meeting.
• The members of the 8th Judicial District VALE Board, upon affirmative vote, may hold an executive session pursuant to the Colorado Open Meeting Law -CRS 24-6-402(4) and VALE Bylaws.
• To request a copy of VALE policies and procedures, by-laws, Standards for the Administration of Colorado VALE Programs, or meeting minutes, please email Candace Smith, Victim Programs Manager, at smithcr@co.larimer.co.us or call her at (970) 498-7290.
• To report a Standards violation, please contact the Division of Criminal Justice, 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80215 or by phone at 303-239-5719 or 1-888-282-1080 (toll free).