Deadline: 1/14/22
Amount: $2,500-$14,000
Website: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-connections/Pages/TAF.aspx
Description:
Since 1983, the city of Thornton has provided grant funds to assist nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient. Basic needs are identified as food, housing, health and medical, or human services. Nonprofit organizations that help people move from relying on private or public assistance to providing for one’s own needs is also eligible for funding. A committee of residents reviews the grant applications and makes a recommendation to City Council. When submitting your application, you will need to have complete financial reports and the final number of Thornton residents served in 2021.
Eligible applicants:
Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF) are granted to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient. Nonprofit organizations that help people move from relying on private or public assistance to providing for one’s own needs is also eligible for funding.
Nonprofit organizations that do not have a 501(c)3 designation can apply through a 501(c)3 fiscal agent. Faith-based organizations may not apply for operational support; they are only eligible for program support. No applicant can require participation in religious activities in order to receive services.
PROGRAM CONTACT
City Development Department – Neighborhood Services
Tina Kidd
(720)-977-5814
9500 Civic Center Drive
Thornton, CO 80229