CCCF: Spring Municipal Grants: Operating Support

Overview

Chaffee County Community Foundation

Our Vision

CCCF envisions a resilient Chaffee County where residents, nonprofits, businesses, and governments are thriving, interconnected, and well resourced.

Our Mission

CCCF acts as a catalyst to inspire positive change through the power of philanthropy to enrich the lives of all people in Chaffee County.

Spring Municipal Grants

CCCF is excited to announce $146,592 in available funds for our spring municipal grant cycle for organizations serving the Town of Buena Vista and the City of Salida. Includes $55,776 for organizations serving the Buena Vista Community and $90,816 for those serving the Salida Community.

While there is no maximum award, the average grant award last year was $4,314. The lowest amount awarded was $1,200 and the highest amount awarded was $17,500. Organizations are encouraged to set their request at the amount needed to support their organization while keeping in mind the total amount of funds available. Due to the competitive nature of this grant and the limited funds, not all proposals will be funded and requests may be prorated.

Operating Support

All 501c3 non-profit organization serving Buena Vista & Salida (50%+ populations served located within one or both municipalities) will be applying for operating support. Applicants are welcome to highlight specific programs in their request, however if awarded the funds will be unrestricted.

General operating grants support an organization’s overall activities, including operating expenses and overhead.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Type of Organization
* All applications must be 501c3, 501c4, or 501c6 (or under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible organization) in good standing with the IRS and State of Colorado to be eligible for funding.
* Applications 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 programs and projects
* Supporting data to help define the organization's impact and need