Deadline: 01-Mar-2025
The Littler Youth Fund supports grants for youth programs/projects in Weld County and is all about making a positive impact in the lives of Weld County youth and addressing current and/or ongoing community needs.
Funding Information
- Amount: up to $20,000 (subject to change)
Priorities
- The Community Foundation gives priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Provide for more efficient use of community resources, promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and reduce the duplication of services in their community
- Test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques for solving important community problems
- Promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community affairs
- Build on local community strengths and assets
- Initiate efforts that will continue and grow in their effectiveness
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations applying:
- Have programs that benefit the youth of Weld County (defined as birth to 18 years old)
- Address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources
- Have a well-planned approach to meeting an identified community issue and/or need
- Have an established base of support
- Bring committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff to undertake the project
Ineligibility Criteria
- The Community Foundation does not make grants from the Littler Youth Fund for:
- Annual campaigns, special event fundraisers or sponsorships, the purchase of tickets for benefits, courtesy advertising
- Activities taking place before grant decisions are made
- Capital requests (except for items such as equipment which significantly increase an organization’s capacity and impact)
- Trips for schools or clubs
- Individuals
- Application for the same project less than one year apart
- After-prom parties
- Scholarships or tuition assistance to private educational institutions
For more information, visit Weld Community Foundation.