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Community Food and Hunger Relief Projects Grant

Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Hunger Grants Food Security Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Seven counties in western Colorado

Focus Areas:

Alleviating hunger
Community food initiatives
Implementation of Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger goals and strategies

Overview:
Grants to support concrete action steps addressing hunger relief and community food projects. In 2018, $100,000 was awarded to 18 organizations across western Colorado including food banks, community gardens, mobile pantries, and food assistance programs for vulnerable populations.

Funded Projects (2018 examples):

Food bank operations and infrastructure
Fresh produce initiatives and community gardens
Food assistance for farmworkers and families
Weekend backpack programs
Mobile pantry services
Transportation services for seniors
Food storage infrastructure

Contact Information:

Western Colorado Community Foundation
PO Box 4334, Grand Junction, CO 81502
Phone: 970-243-3767
Website: wc-cf.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Access Application Portal:
- Visit wc-cf.org/nonprofits/grantmaking
- Review grant criteria
- Register and submit application
Submission Requirements:
- Submit through online portal
- Application deadline: July 15 (typical)
Eligibility:
- Nonprofits serving western Colorado (seven-county region)
- Organizations working on hunger relief and community food initiatives

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What Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 194
Total given: $8.02M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,050–$538K

By dollars: Colorado 95%, Idaho 1%, Texas 1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Junction, CO; Glenwood Springs, CO; Montrose, CO.
35% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Hilltop Community Resources · Grand Junction, CO

Youth connections, hilltop's housing continuum, latimer house

$538K
Homewardbound of the Grand Valley · Grand Junction, CO

Pathways family shelter, north avenue shelter

$436K
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach · Grand Junction, CO

General support, food for the hungry and hunger relief efforts

$401K
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County · Grand Junction, CO

Residential buildings in mesa county

$343K
Colorado West Land Trust - Grand Junction · Grand Junction, CO

General support, buy-protect-sell project, outdoor wilderness lab

$242K