The Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund supports initiatives that expand equity, community inclusivity, and affirmation for LGBTQ+ individuals in Chaffee County.
Donor Name: Chaffee County Community Foundation
State: Colorado
County: Chaffee County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/11/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The fund will prioritize projects falling in the following focus areas:
- Supportive Space: Promoting a sense of belonging and acceptance for those identifying as LGBTQ+. This could include social, recreational or other supportive services that are designed to specifically be inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community.
- Inclusive Services: Increasing the inclusivity of existing programs to better serve the LGBTQ+ community. This could include program adjustments, introduction of new programs, staff training etc. that seek to specifically remove barriers for the LGBTQ+ community to access the services.
- Other: To promote innovation, the committee is open to other ideas that meet the stated values and goals of the fund. Please note that those projects that specifically address Supportive Spaces and Inclusive Services will be prioritized in their grant round.
Funding Information
$10,000.
Grant Period
Projects should take place between October 1, 2025 and August 1, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants that demonstrate the following factors will be most competitive:
- Clearly defined activities that are meeting an identified community need
- Measurable outcomes, outputs, and impacts for proposed project
- Strong commitment to the Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund values
- Type of Organizations: Applicants may be a 501c3, 501c4, 501c6 (or under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible organization) in good standing with the IRS and State of Colorado. Government entities and grassroots organizations are encouraged to apply as well. All applicants must be up to date on previous grant reports and be able to commit to CCCF’s non-discrimination statement.
For more information, visit CCCF.
