Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is using PHIG funding to host regular forums with community leaders, who are paid for their time to participate in collaborative efforts toward creating more equitable processes when contracting with the department. Group members offer insight into the existing barriers, such as insurance requirements or language barriers, and how the department can improve outreach. These forums will contribute to quality improvement projects that increase opportunities and reduce barriers for community-based organizations to access funds through the department.