Gates Family Foundation: Capital Grants

Deadline: 9/15/2021

Amount: unspecified

Website: https://gatesfamilyfoundation.org/types-of-support/capital-grants/

Description:

The foundation’s capital grants are generally limited to comprehensive capital campaigns, which are typically for building purchases, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition. Only nonprofit organizations with capital projects that benefit Colorado and its residents are qualified to apply. When making funding decisions, the foundation prioritizes:

1. Projects that address root problems with substantive solutions
2. Projects with strong evidence of support from the community and the organization’s board
3. Projects in rural communities that face greater challenges in accessing funds for capital projects
4. Projects that reinforce the foundation’s strategic priorities in K-12 public education, natural resources, and community development
5. Projects that incorporate green building and sustainable development practices

We fund capital projects within five categories that overlap somewhat with the Foundation’s strategic priorities, but are broader in scope in order to be more responsive to community needs:

1. Arts & Culture
2. Community Development
3. Education
4. Parks & Recreation
5. Well-Being of Children, Youth & Families

Eligible applicants:

Nonprofits