Community Investment Fund- Climax Area- Colorado & Henderson- Colorado Grant

Community Investment Fund- Climax Area- Colorado & Henderson- Colorado Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Community Investment Fund by Freeport-McMoRan aims to enhance community resilience and well-being in various regions, including Climax (CO), Globe-Miami (AZ), and Henderson (CO). Prioritizing education, economic opportunity, and leadership capacity, this fund supports projects over $10,000 that directly benefit local communities. Eligible organizations must have 501c-3 status or equivalent. The initiative fosters transformative change through collaborative partnerships and strategic investments, addressing essential community needs and promoting sustainability.

Overview

NOTE: Other communities Eligible to Receive Funding Community Investment Fund: Community Investment Fund - Graham County (AZ)/ Globe- Miami (AZ) & Green valley + Sauharita (AZ)Community Investment Fund - Grant County (NM) Freeport-McMoRan's group-wide guiding philosophy for its community development activities is Transforming Tomorrow Together. This philosophy drives implementation of a social impact framework that includes priorities, strategies and goals that allow us to work collaboratively with communities to make transformative change and increase overall individual/ community opportunity, wellbeing and capacity. We are driven to partner to build long-term resiliency and support the community’s ability to successfully navigate commodity market downturns, end of mine life and other economic/social disruptors or shocks. Our framework or approach for delivering on our guiding philosophy of Transforming Tomorrow Together is based on three main priority areas that we believe help deliver on our commitment: Education and Workforce Development: The following are examples of the types of programs we seek in support of the Education & Workforce Development priority and goals.PK-12:Professional development programs for teachers and/or school administrators Student preparation, incentive or other programs that drive achievement /performance and matriculation (including early childhood) Classroom equipment or supplies that are proven to drive achievement /performance and are tied to a program or training/professional development Programs that remove barriers or address problems related to lack of performance Programs that engage parents in supporting their student’s achievement in reading, math or the pursuit of graduation and/or enrollment in higher education Research studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps and needs Higher Education:Student counseling or advising services that help students navigate the process of enrollment in a higher ed program Programs that increase access / remove barriers to enrollment or the pursuit of higher ed Teacher/school administrator or counselor training needed to fully understand the higher education landscape, what is available to students and how to access it Student preparation, awareness, incentive or other campaigns or efforts that drive enrollment and attainment Research studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps and needsEconomic Opportunity:The following are examples of the types of programs we seek in support of the Economic Opportunity priority and goals.Small Business Development:Programs that provide training or skill-building to entrepreneurs on start-up or growth Access to capital programs Other support services that drive start-up, expansion or retention Research studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps and needs among small business owners Affordable Housing:Loan funds or other resource programs that help families access housing options or make housing more affordable for them Housing improvement programs that allow families to stay in safe, quality housing Research studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps, needs or viable models Other Economic Opportunity:Programs that provide transportation to health, education, recreation or other critical activities Programs that increase the availability of and access to quality healthcare facilities and services Projects that create or improve parks or other recreational activities Projects that improve or eliminate blight or beautify high traffic areas in the community Restoration of lands for habitat or public use Projects that improve river or waterway healthCapacity and Leadership:The following are examples of the types of programs we seek in support of the Resiliency, Capacity and Leadership priority and goals.Programs that provide leadership or other skills for staff, board, volunteers or other community constituents to improve organizational or community performance. Organizational self-assessment or diagnoses activities to determine gaps and needs. Efforts to develop leadership succession plans that protect and prolong organizational effectiveness. Planning initiatives to evaluate, identify and/or consider supports needed to weather future economic disruptions (commodities market or global economy downturns, health pandemics, technological disruptors to the future of jobs/economies, etc.) Programs, training or other efforts that aid organizations in understanding the broader social context of which they are part and how they can collectively mobilize to address community needs and create resiliency. The development of leadership networks as a tool for transformative social change and amplifying impact across social systems or issues. Projects to increase citizen engagement in solving or addressing community challenges or opportunities. This philosophy includes securing and maintaining our social license to operate and delivering transformation through robust stakeholder engagement and consultation, social investment, and impact evaluation. Funding Your program or project must directly benefit those living in the communities outlined below. Requests should be for more than $10,000. Requests for less than $10,000 may be eligible for funding from one of our site operations. Typically, awards are between $500 and $5,000. Requests of $10,000+ should be submitted to the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation via the appropriate Investment Fund must meet the criteria of those grant programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations need to have a 501c-3 or other non-profit status as designated by the IRS.Governmental offices or agencies are qualified as long as the project or activity is eligible as outlined in these guidelines.Requests from schools must be coordinated through your district superintendent or equivalent personnel.We are committed to supporting programs that contribute to the sustainability of the communities where we have a presence. We work with the communities in which we operate to develop partnerships with community organizations, fund projects designed to address priority needs, and contribute to the sustainability of each community. It is our aim to support organizations, programs and projects that are addressing an identified priority community issue/need. Locations:Climax Area - Colorado:Lake, Summit, Chaffee and Eagle Counties Henderson - Colorado:Grand and Clear Creek Counties

Ineligibility

Funds will not be awarded to the following:Organizations that do not have 501c-3 or other non-profit status as designated by the IRS.Organizations that intend to re-grant the funds via scholarships. Requests for individuals, including those for travel support, teams that are restrictive in participation or anything else that benefits a single individual or a very limited number of individuals. Fraternal, labor or veteran organizations/activities limited to organization membership Faith-based institutions or other organizations primarily promoting or propagating a particular faith Political or lobbying activities Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status