Deadline: 15-Sep-21
The Weld Community Foundation is offering Littler Youth Fund Program to support 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 $10,000
Ineligible Funding
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
- transportation
- after-prom parties
- scholarships or tuition assistance to private educational institutions
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations applying:
- must have a project with measurable outcomes
- 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
- The Community Foundation gives priority to projects 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 in community affairs
- build on local community strengths and assets
- initiate efforts that will continue and grow in their effectiveness
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Weld Community Foundation provides charitable funding to:
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Nonprofits classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organizations
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Other eligible tax exempt entities (such as municipalities, schools and faith-based organizations)
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Non-exempt groups with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school, or public agency
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Organizations should also predominantly serve residents of Weld County, Colorado
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For more information, visit https://weldcommunityfoundation.org/grant-programs/