Funding Amount

Varies (recent awards: $729,000-$835,000 across 48-68 organizations)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grantmaking

Overview: ACF's primary grantmaking program providing operational and programmatic support to nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region. The program has been awarding discretionary grants for 39+ years.

Geographic Scope: Aspen to Parachute region, Colorado (greater Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys)

Focus Areas:

  • Early childhood education

  • Family supports and services

  • Youth development and empowerment

  • Essential services (food, shelter, safety, healthcare)

  • Mental health and substance abuse services

  • Immigrant community empowerment

  • Domestic violence and sexual assault support services
  • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Organizations serving communities from Aspen to Parachute region
  • What They Fund:

  • General operating support

  • Programmatic grants

  • Youth services (54% of 2022 awards)

  • Human services (26% of 2022 awards)

  • Early childhood programs (20% of 2022 awards)
  • What They Don't Fund: Not explicitly stated

    Recent Award History:

  • 2022: $729,000 to 48 organizations

  • 2023: $835,000 to 68 organizations
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (970) 925-9300

  • Email: Stephanie Gianneschi, Philanthropy Director

  • Address: 455 Gold Rivers Court Suite 515, Basalt, CO 81621

  • Website: www.aspencommunityfoundation.org
  • Organization Background:
    Aspen Community Foundation (EIN: 84-0829226) has been working since 1980 to improve quality of life in the region. 100% of contributions to Community Grantmaking are awarded as grants to nonprofits.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Invitation Period: Qualifying applications typically open in May, with formal invitations to apply in June

    2. Application Deadline: Full applications due July (typically)

    3. Submission: Online application portal

    4. Application Components: Not fully detailed in provided materials; reference website for current requirements

    5. Review Process:
    - 86 organizations applied in 2022 with requests totaling $1,780,750
    - ACF staff reviews and selects organizations
    - Awards typically announced in November/December

    6. Contact for Details:
    - Stephanie Gianneschi, Philanthropy Director
    - Phone: (970) 925-9300
    - Email: Available through website

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfamily-servicesyouth-programsmental-healthdomestic-violenceimmigrationhuman-servicesfood-security

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