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.
Donor Name: Weld Community Foundation
State: Colorado
County: Weld County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/15/2022
Grant Size: up to $15,000
Details:
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
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
Funding Information
- Amount: up to $15,000
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
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
For more information, visit Weld Community Foundation.
