We are excited to announce our 2024 Nonprofit Wishlist! As part of our mission to spread the good in Weld County, the Foundation recently surveyed
There are three main resources we highlight for nonprofits: our Grants Programs, The Endowment Challenge Grant, and the Spread the Good Classes (providing nonprofit enrichment).
Awards from Weld Community Foundation’s competitive grant programs are determined in partnership with local volunteers from throughout Weld. This locally-based advisory process ensures that grant opportunities address the changing needs of our communities.
Grants awarded from Weld Community Foundation have enriched many avenues of community; from senior care to youth, arts initiatives to capital campaigns. Take a look through our grants available and when the opening for application happens for each. For questions email info@weldcommunityfoundation.org. We will help you with your process!
General Grant Guidelines
All grant applications happen online unless otherwise noted and must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the date of the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Grants will open online four months prior to their deadline.
For details and directions on how to apply to an online grant and navigate our system, click here.
Weld Community Foundation provides charitable funding to:
What to submit:
Tutorials:
Guiding Applicants through the Process Tutorial
Applying for a Grant with a Collaborator Tutorial
Applying for a Grant using the Copy Request feature
Click the button below to PREVIEW the guidelines and applications for all competitive Foundation grants. Please note that some forms contain logic questions and may not be required to complete each section of the application. The link will allow you to preview forms prior to logging in or creating an account. Please be aware that you may interact with the form but your responses will NOT be saved.
The Arts Alive! Fund alternates areas of support each year.
Individual Artist Grants – 2024
A grant offered from the Arts Alive! Fund is to support emerging artists in Weld County take the next step in their artistic development.
Individual Artist Deadline: Opens February 1st and closes June 1st, 2024. (Decisions will be made by the end of June, 2024.)
Amount: up to $3,500
Details
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, legal residents of Weld County and have resided in Weld County for at least 12 months at the time of application. Please note: the Arts Alive! Fund does not generally fund travel expenses.
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Organizational Grants – 2025
A grant offered from the Arts Alive! Fund is to enrich the arts in Weld County by supporting special interest projects in the visual, performing and literary arts, specifically for non-operational purposes.
Organizational Deadline: Opens Spring 2025
Amount: up to $2,500 (subject to change)
Details (in addition to the Weld Community Foundation’s General Grant Guidelines)
The Foundation looks for proposals that:
The Arts Alive! Fund does not provide support for:
Grants from the Boettcher Fund are for capital projects in Weld County. Awards are made to nonprofits making the greatest positive impact and addressing the greatest community needs.
Deadline: Opens March 31, 2024 and closes July 31, 2024 (decisions will be made by the end of August 2024)
Amount: up to $15,000 (subject to change)
What is a Capital Project?
A capital project is the addition of a permanent structural change or the restoration/renovation of some aspect of a permanent property that will either increase the property’s useful or essential function or service capacity, enhance quality of services, prolongs its useful life, or adapt it to new uses. Properties must be owned and used by a qualified Weld County, Colorado nonprofit organization.
Details
The nonprofit’s capital project must be in Weld County and serve the Weld County community. It should also be financially healthy with the ability to maintain the project after completion.
If awarded, the grant will not exceed a one year payment schedule and won’t be released until building permits are approved for construction or renovation projects.
The Boettcher Fund does not typically fund projects for (exceptions may apply):
The Greeley Rotary W. D. Farr Endowment Fund awards grants for the benefit of the youth of Greeley, Colorado; specifically programs that enhance quality of life, youth projects, or K-12 education projects.
Deadline: Opens October 15, 2024 and closes January 15, 2025 (decisions will generally be made by mid-March 2025)
Amount: up to $4,000
Details
The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund considers proposals from organizations with committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff to undertake the project. Only one proposal per organization will be considered for support. Please note: individual schools within Greeley-Evans School District 6 will be considered separate organizations.
Multi-year proposals are not considered; however, qualified organizations that receive funding are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.In order to be fair, the Greeley Rotary W. D. Farr Endowment Fund instituted a “three-year rule” requiring that an organization which receives funding for three successive years must take one year off before reapplying. Individual schools within Greeley-Evans School District 6 will be considered separate organizations.
Lastly, funded programs will have an opportunity to make a presentation on their program to the Greeley Rotary Club.
The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund does not support:
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. Please note: an organization may only receive one Littler Youth Fund grant per year including program/project and operating grants.
Spring Deadline: Opens December 1, 2024 and closes March 1, 2025 (decisions will be made by the end of March 2025)
Fall Deadline: Opens June 15, 2024 and closes September 15, 2024 (decisions will be made by mid-October 2024)
Amount: up to $20,000 (subject to change)
Details
Organizations applying:
The Community Foundation gives priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:
The Community Foundation does not make grants from the Littler Youth Fund for:
The Littler Youth Fund offers general operating grants to support nonprofits whose sole mission is dedicated to providing services to youth only 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.
Operating grants are not available to schools or school foundations.
Please contact the Community Foundation if you are interested in applying for a Littler Operational Grant
Deadline: Opens June 15, 2024 and closes September 15, 2024 (decisions will be made by mid-October 2024)
Please Note: Organizations may apply for both Program and General Operating grants for the Fall grant cycle but may only receive one grant. If an organization receives a multi-year General Operating grant, they will not be eligible to receive a Program grant during the General Operating grant period. If an organization receives a Spring Program grant, they will not be eligible to receive a Fall Operating or Program grant.
Grant Amount: up to $35,000
Award Amounts
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.
Operating Grant Eligibility
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:
Criteria and Priorities for Applicants:
Additionally, the Community Foundation looks or Organizations that meet one or more of the following criteria:
Special Announcement:
Following thoughtful consideration, the Foundation has decided to discontinue Teacher Grants, but will look to support schools/teachers in Weld County in other ways. If you are a Weld County teacher looking for classroom grants, please contact the Foundation at 970-304-9970 and we will seek to find other resources for support.
The purpose of this matching grant is to inspire Weld County nonprofits to secure their future by establishing or adding to an existing endowment fund! The Community Foundation will provide a match of $10,000 for each selected organization.
The minimum amount to open an endowment fund at the Community Foundation is $20,000. Through the Endowment Challenge, a nonprofit invests $10,000 or more to create an endowment and the Foundation awards up to $10,000 in matching funds.
All endowment funds generated through the Nonprofit Endowment Challenge will be managed by the Weld Community Foundation and will be placed into a permanent, named fund for the organization.
Each organization must contribute a minimum of $10,000 by December 31, 2026 and the Foundation will provide a match of $10,000.
Deadline: Opens October 15, 2024 and closes January 15, 2025 (decisions will be made by the end of February 2025)
Amount: $10,000 match
Details
The Review Committee will give special consideration for:
Preference will be given to organizations which have been in existence for a minimum of three years. Preference will also be given to organizations who wish to establish their first organizational endowment, but the match is also open to those who have an existing endowment under the Community Foundation’s management and who wish to further build their fund.
Organizations selected for the Nonprofit Endowment Challenge will be offered consulting services to help build competencies and strengthen the agency. Organizations selected will additionally receive publicity for their endowment campaign from the Community Foundation.
This grant from the Windsor Community Foundation is to help meet the greatest needs in the Windsor/Severance area.
The Windsor Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Weld Community Foundation and was created to serve the people of the greater Windsor community.
Deadline: PLEASE CONTACT THE FOUNDATION FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION
Amount: up to $2,500 (subject to change)
Details
Organization:
The Windsor Community Foundation will, in particular, look for:
WCF does not provide support for:
Funding priority is focused on programming for girls and women and their economic self-sufficiency and self-esteem. Within that priority, the Women’s Fund concentrates its funding in two strategic areas: girls’ futures; and girls’ and women’s education, employment, training, and self-development.
Deadline: Opens May 1st and closes July 31st.
Details
You want to empower your nonprofit with lasting resources by starting an endowment? Through this special grant, the Weld Community Foundation can help this become a reality.
Traditionally, to start an endowment with the Foundation the upfront investment is $20,000. But for nonprofits awarded the Endowment Challenge, you only need to initially raise $10,000. Then the awarded grant matches your investment with another $10,000.
Your endowment will help secure your nonprofit’s great future work for decades to come.
“Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity and our Board are both deeply committed to the work that we do to eradicate poverty housing. The Endowment Challenge from Weld Community Foundation provided the perfect avenue for us to provide an opportunity for individuals, believers and supporters of our mission to invest in the longevity and sustainability of our organization and provide pathways out of poverty through affordable homeownership for families for generations to come.”
Lowrey Moyer, Faith & Development Director
The Foundation hosts a class for nonprofits once a month, January through June. The classes are free and the topics vary each session, as nonprofits suggest to the Foundation the current issues they want covered, guiding the content.
Here are the classes available for 2025, with links to sign up (limit 40 per class). Each class is held at the
Weld Community Foundation
2425 35th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634
in the Community Room (downstairs)
Fundraising, Finance & Feeling Confident: A Board Member’s Toolkit
Tuesday, January 14th 11 to 1 PM
with Katie Shilts
About: Join us for a two-hour session to learn the top 5 things board members need to know about fundraising and nonprofit finance! Fundraising
should be fun (it’s in the word!), and we will look at some creative and unique ways board members can aid their nonprofits in this realm. From there, we’ll take a closer look at the board member requirements around finance to make sure you feel confident and capable whenever the treasurer report begins! Master these, and you will be off on a path of being a fantastic board member for your organization!
Using AI in Digital Marketing
Tuesday, February 11th
11 to 1pm
With Natalie Henley of Volume Nine
About: Artificial
Intelligence (AI) tools like Chat GPT are revolutionizing the marketing landscape. If you’re eager to explore innovative, creative ways to enhance your
marketing efficiency, join us for an insightful training led by Natalie Henley. Participants will delve into practical, easy-to-implement strategies to amplify your marketing efforts, attract more supporters, and stay ahead of the curve, including: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content writing, and social media marketing. This training is designed to be accessible and jargon-free, ensuring that marketers of all skill levels can benefit. Our goal is to demystify AI and show you how it can be a valuable ally in your marketing toolkit.
Sign Up for the Class
Fund Development Planning. Time Well Spent
Tuesday, March 11th 11 to 1 PM
with Ashley Kasprzak
About: Debating the difference between fundraising and fund development is wasted energy. The important distinction is to be strategic and create a plan to meet your organization’s revenue goals. Creating a fund development plan is best to do with input from key board members and staff. Ashley will give you the tools you need to lead the process for your nonprofit organization. Sometimes it’s valuable to hire a consultant to guide your organization through the process and sometimes you have all the tools you need to successfully lead the process yourself. You’ll walk away with the steps to create a fund development plan.
The Power to Shift
Tuesday, April 8th 11 to 1 PM
with Chalice Springfield
About: Elevate Your Leadership from Below to Above the Line!”
Dive deep into the core principles of leadership as we explore the transformative journey from below the line behaviors—closed, defensive, and entrenched in being right—to above the line behaviors—open, curious, and committed to learning. Discover the mindset shifts and thinking patterns
necessary to cultivate effective above the line leadership, empowering you to lead with authenticity, openness, and continuous growth.
Sign Up for the Class
Creative Approaches to Workforce: Leveraging Community Programs
Tuesday, May 13th 11 to 1 PM
with Nelson Rodriguez (District 6 Internship Program), Lori Couch (Arc of Northeast Colorado), and Leslie Galindo (Employment services of Weld County)
About: In an era where talent acquisition is increasingly competitive, this seminar will focus on utilizing local programs—such as high
school internship initiatives, vocational rehabilitation programs, and partnerships with local organizations such as the Arc of Northeast Colorado—to
creatively enhance your workforce and diversify your talent pool.
Sign Up for the Class
Panel Discussion: Expanding Your Board to Reflect Our Region:
Recruiting Beyond the Usual Suspects
Tuesday, June 10th 11 to 1 PM
with Miranda Ochoa (Greeley Dream Team), Mitzi Moran (Sunrise Community Health)
About: In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, diverse perspectives are crucial for effective governance and innovative problem-solving. This panel
discussion will focus on strategies for recruiting board members from a wide array of professional, cultural, and economic backgrounds. This conversation will explore best practices for identifying and engaging individuals who bring unique viewpoints and expertise, ultimately enhancing board effectiveness and inclusivity. Panelists will discuss the challenges of diversity recruitment and provide actionable recommendations for organizations seeking to broaden their board’s composition.
Sign Up for the Class
“I am a new executive director and I’m prepping for the 2019 Board Retreat. So much of the information covered today can be used at this event, as well as helping the board to move forward!”
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