Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund Grant

The Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund aims to foster equity and a sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community in Chaffee County. By providing financial resources, the fund supports projects that create affirming spaces and inclusive services for LGBTQ+ individuals. With an anticipated $10,000 in funding, the initiative prioritizes projects that promote supportive environments and remove barriers to access. Awardees will also benefit from capacity-building resources to enhance project outcomes.

What We Support
Applicants are encouraged to keep in mind the LGBTQ+ community includes people of all cultures, classes, and abilities.
Please note that those projects that specifically address Supportive Spaces and Inclusive Services will be prioritized in their grant round.
Funding
Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund anticipates having $10,000 available with a goal of funding two or more projects impacting the LGBTQ+ community of the Arkansas River Valley regional area.
In addition to grant funding, awardees will be offered access to capacity building and professional development services that will assist in completing the project.

Eligibility

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. Applicants that demonstrate the following factors will be most competitive:Clearly defined activities that are meeting an identified community needMeasurable outcomes, outputs, and impacts for proposed projectStrong commitment to the Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund values