Bohemian Foundation: Community Event Fund Grant

The Bohemian Foundation's Community Event Fund is set to support events in 2025, with applications accepted until 60 days prior to the event date. This fund aims to foster connections between local nonprofits and the community, encouraging engagement and philanthropy in Fort Collins. Nonprofits must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Poudre School District to apply. This is the final year for funding applications, as the program will sunset in 2026.

NOTE:
Community Event Fund will support 2025 events and sunset in 2026. This is the last year to apply for event funding.Community Event Fund applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, however they must be received at least 60 days prior to the event date to be considered for review. We will respond to applicants within 30 days of receiving of a completed Community Event Fund Application.
Supporting Nonprofits’ Special Events
Bohemian Foundation recognizes that community events and fundraising events can be important tools for nonprofits.
The Community Event Fund provides support for events that create meaningful connections between the community and local nonprofits. The Community Event Fund is one of our responsive grantmaking programs that offers nonprofits opportunities to submit funding requests through a selective application process.
Involve community members in nonprofit programs and services.Encourage philanthropy and volunteerism in Fort Collins.Showcase an organization’s successes and contributions within the community.Increase the public’s awareness and understanding of the nonprofit community.
Community Programs acts on our commitment to the care and enrichment of our community through three main goals:

• Ensuring all youth thrive.Promoting economic stability and mobility.Cultivating a vibrant, engaged, and connected community.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organization.Applicants must provide services within Poudre School District boundary. Agencies don’t need to be headquartered in Fort Collins to receive funding. However, applicants must serve clients within the Poudre School District boundary or have a direct impact on individuals in our grantmaking area.

Ineligibility

Private foundations and fiscal sponsorship programs are ineligible to apply to Community Event Fund.Requests Not Eligible for Funding:IndividualsTournamentsTeam sportsSchool tripsEmergency fundingProfessional development conferencesNon 501(c)(3) public charity organizationsRun/walk/golf or similar eventsMusic-related events (see Music Event Fund)Applications to Community Event Fund and Music Event Fund for the same event