Deadline: 16-Oct-20
The Onward! A Legacy Foundation is seeking proposals for its Enhancement Grant program that makes significant contributions to the health and quality of life for the residents of Southwest Colorado.
This may include but is not limited to programs and projects that contribute towards: social, emotional, or physical well-being, youth, diversity, economic enhancement, civic beautification, arts and culture, leadership development; in order to support any organizations that target the specific needs of the diverse community.
18 years of careful work and dedication has created a foundation where investors can easily and safely make philanthropic donations to investment funds which grow and provide income for non-profit efforts, Onward! continues to enrich the four corners community.
Funding Information
Short-term (maximum 1 year) grants ranging from $500 to $3000 will be disbursed this cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a not-for-profit project or organization located in and providing services to Montezuma, Dolores, La Plata, Archuleta or San Juan County, Colorado
- Have 501(c)(3) status
- Have an organizational structure that demonstrates professionalism and accountability (i.e. a board of directors or similar structure with some kind of governance)
- Have well defined goals and a method for evaluating success for the grant activity proposed
Ineligible
- Projects will not be considered if the funds cannot be spent within one year from the award of the grant. To apply for a new grant in a subsequent year, your final report must be received before your new grant application.
- An incomplete application will not be considered. Therefore, provide adequate explanation for any piece of the
application that you cannot fill out so that the grant committee can understand your
specific situation and why you did not fill out the section. “Not applicable” is not
adequate.
Only one grant per organization or effort will be considered each year. Choose your best project or effort and focus on that. You can apply for a new grant in a subsequent year.
For more information, visit https://onwardfoundation.org/Site/?page_id=430