CCCF Community Grants: Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Community Grants

Note: CCCF is excited to announce a new, combined grant process for organizations serving the Town of Buena Vista, the City of Salida, and the broader communities of Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, and Saguache Counties. This consolidated approach brings multiple funding opportunities into a single application, making it easier for nonprofits across our region to access support.
Focus areas:
Community-based Health Programs: Community health clinics substance abuse prevention/treatmenthotlinescrisis interventionsexual assault services protection against abuseSupport for Food, Shelter, and Human Services: Food programs/banks/pantrieshomeless shelters temporary housingchildren and youth services family servicesfamily violence shelterspregnancy centersDisaster Preparedness & Relief Services: Search & rescuefire prevention safety educationfirst aidAnimal Protection & WelfareEnvironmental & Historical Preservation: Efforts to preserve and protect natural environments or historically significant areas/structures

Eligibility

Eligible communities: Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, and/or Saguache CountiesEligible Organizations: Must be 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), under fiscal sponsorship, or a government entity in good standing with the IRS and the State of Colorado.Funding Categories:Operating SupportOpen to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the target communities (50%+ populations served within eligible areas).Funds are unrestricted, though applicants may highlight specific programs.Project SupportOpen to faith-based organizations, regional organizations (50%+ populations served outside target communities), 501(c)(4)/(c)(6) nonprofits, and government agencies.

Ineligibility

Funds are restricted to the project described in the application.