The Chaffee County Community Foundation is excited to announce the Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund.
Donor Name: Chaffee County Community Foundation
State: Colorado
County: Chaffee County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The fund will prioritize projects falling in the following focus areas. Applicants are encouraged to keep in mind the LGBTQ+ community includes people of all cultures, classes, and abilities.
- 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
$8,000 – $10,000
Grant Period
October 1, 2026 and August 1, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- The 2026 Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund anticipates having available with a goal of funding two or more projects impacting the LGBTQ+ community of the Arkansas River Valley regional area. Projects should take place.
- 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 Chaffee County Community Foundation.
