Deadline: 9/15/22

Amount: $10,000-$20,000

Website: https://weldcommunityfoundation.org/grant-programs/

Description:

The goal of the Littler Youth Fund grant program is to make a positive impact in the lives of local youth in Weld County and address current and ongoing community needs. Funding is intended for program support and operating support.

Program/Project Grants:

Weld Community Foundation gives priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Provide for efficient use of community resources, promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and reduce duplication of services in the community.
  2. Test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques for solving important community problems.
  3. Promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community affairs.
  4. Build on local community strengths and assets.
  5. Initiate efforts that will continue and grow in their effectiveness.

Organizations applying for Program/Projects support:

  1. Must have a project with measurable outcomes.
  2. Have programs that benefit the youth of Weld County (defined as birth to 18-years old).
  3. Address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources.
  4. Have a well-planned approach to meeting an identified community issue and/or need.
  5. Have an established base of support.
  6. Bring committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff to undertake the project.

Operating Grants:

  1. The Littler Youth Fund offers general operating grants to support nonprofits in achieving their mission. Operating grants enable nonprofits to direct their spending where it is needed and focus on providing effective programs and services that will have the greatest impact in the lives of Weld County youth.

Eligible applicants:

Weld Community Foundation provides charitable funding to:

  1. Nonprofits classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organizations
  2. Other eligible tax exempt entities (such as municipalities, schools and faith-based organizations)
  3. Non-exempt groups with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school, or public agency
  4. Organizations should also predominantly serve residents of Weld County, Colorado

In addition to the Weld Community Foundation’s General Grant Guidelines, you are eligible to apply for a Littler Youth Fund Operating grant if your organization:

  1. Has a physical office in Weld County, Colorado and whose mission focuses on serving the youth of Weld County, Colorado.
  2. Will only spend funds for programs that solely support the youth of Weld County, Colorado.
  3. Has been operational AND providing direct services/programs in Weld County, Colorado for at least three years prior to application and has stable executive leadership.
  4. Has previously received a Littler Youth Fund program grant and has submitted all final reporting documentation.

PROGRAM CONTACT

Weld Community Foundation

2425 35th Avenue, Suite #201

Greeley, CO 80634

info@weldcommunityfoundation.org