Deadline: 15-Sep-21
The Weld Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Littler Youth Fund 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. Operating grants may be for one year or multiple years which will be determined by the review committee.
Priorities
- Well-established organizations with a proven track record providing services benefiting the youth of Weld County, Colorado
- Have a current strategic plan or evaluation model that includes:
- Clearly defined organizational goals and measurable program outcomes and outputs
- A well-planned approach to meeting an identified community issue and/or need
- Address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources
- Organizations should have an established base of support
- Have committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff
- Show evidence of sound financial condition for three years or more with no deficits greater than 10% of the budget
Funding Information
Operating Grants funding request amounts will be based upon organizational operating budget size which serves Weld County and is not inclusive of major one-time or non-routine capital expenditures.
- Organizations with budgets of less than $250,000 may seek up to $10,000.
- Organizations with budgets between $250,000 to $500,000 may seek up to $15,000.
- Organizations with budgets greater than $500,000 may seek up to $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Weld Community Foundation provides charitable funding to:
- Nonprofits classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organizations
- Other eligible tax exempt entities (such as municipalities, schools and faith-based organizations)
- Non-exempt groups with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school, or public agency
- 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:
- has a physical office in Weld County, Colorado and whose mission focuses on serving the youth of Weld County, Colorado
- will only spend funds for programs that solely support the youth of Weld County, Colorado
- 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
- has previously received a Littler Youth Fund program grant and has submitted all final reporting documentation.
Criteria
The Community Foundation looks or Organizations that meet one or more of the following criteria:
- provide for efficient use of community resources, promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and reduce duplication of services in the community
- test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques for solving important community problems
- promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement
- build on local community strengths and assets
- initiate efforts that will continue and grow in their effectiveness
For more information, visit https://weldcommunityfoundation.org/grant-programs/