Deadline: 18-Jan-22
The Buell Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program.
The Buell Foundation is a professional philanthropic organization supporting the positive development of children through grants and partnerships with other sectors of their community. The Foundation focuses primarily on the state of Colorado and concentrates its grantmaking on programs that benefit children.
Foundation’s Vision
They fulfill their mission and vision by staying true to five guiding values:
- Accountability – They establish clear standards and share them with their partners.
- Accessibility – They share information with grantees, grant seekers, other funders, government, business, and the public.
- Excellence – They develop internal systems that are accurate and use resources wisely to support grant programs.
- Flexibility – They recognize public policies and funding sources affecting not-for-profits working with children, youth and families. They consider changing conditions. They accept risk. They balance process and outcomes. They are open to creative and innovative ideas.
- Altruism – They appreciate philanthropic work as a privilege and responsibility to the public good.
Areas of Interest
Their funding strategy includes two primary areas of interest:
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Funding Information
Grants are most often awarded within the $10,000 to $50,000 range.
What they fund?
The Buell Foundation seeks proven, promising, or developing programs that can demonstrate success in helping children thrive. They support efforts to improve quality and encourage meaningful evaluation and assessment. It is their goal to partner with outstanding organizations to improve the systems that serve children. Particular focus is placed on programs that target underserved communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will be given only to organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or government entities. Applicants must be categorized “not a private foundation” under section 509(a) of the Code.
For more information, visit https://buellfoundation.org/our-grantmaking/how-to-apply/
