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.
Donor Name: Weld Community Foundation
State: Colorado
County: Weld County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
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.
Funding Information
Amount: up to $15,000 (subject to change).
Eligibility Criteria
Weld Community Foundation provides charitable funding to:
- 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.
Ineligibility
The Boettcher Fund does not typically fund projects for (exceptions may apply):
- equipment and/or furnishings only
- vehicle purchase(s)
- routine repairs & maintenance (defined as activities that are scheduled in advance and occur on a regular basis, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, which are normally included as an annually recurring cost in maintenance and repair budgets)
- solar panels
- organizations that primarily serve animals (rescue, shelter, sanctuary, animal assisted therapy, etc.)
- organizations seeking funding for religious purposes such as a worship or education center
- an athletic facility and/or field
- historic preservation where the facility will not be utilized by the community
- healthcare facilities such as clinics or hospitals, and including mental health, dental and hospice care
- K-12 school facilities
- emergency services facilities such as fire stations and police stations as well as ambulance/EMS, dispatch/response, or search-and-rescue operations.
For more information, visit WCF.
