The Buell Foundation seeks proven, promising, or developing programs that can demonstrate success in helping children thrive.
Donor Name: Buell Foundation
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $50,000
Details:
At the Buell Foundation, they believe that investing in quality programs will lead to long-term changes in Colorado. 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.
Funding strategy includes two primary areas of interest:
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Funding priority at this time is on programs that support the education and development of children zero to five. In the last fiscal year, over 90% of grants paid were in that category. In addition, please note that it is also a priority for the Foundation to fund programs in rural Colorado. In recent years, over 65% of grants were awarded to programs serving communities outside of the Denver metro area.
Within areas of interest, the majority of grants will be of the following types:
- Program/project support
- Operating support
- Technical assistance
- Capital improvements (limited to early childhood programs)
Funding Information
Grants are most often awarded within the $10,000 to $50,000 range.
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 Buell Foundation.
