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ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$420,000 (2023 distribution)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cradle to Career Giving Network

Overview: A pooled giving initiative that brings together local philanthropists to explore issues affecting youth and family outcomes. The network allocates collective funds to support specific community priorities identified through community outreach and expert consultation.

Geographic Scope: Aspen to Parachute region, Colorado

Focus Areas:

  • Mental health initiatives and support services

  • Youth resilience and social-emotional wellbeing

  • Youth advocacy and support programs

  • Post-high school success

  • Kindergarten readiness

  • Youth and family disparities and inequities

    • What They Fund:

  • Addition of youth advocates and resilience coaches

  • Social workers and mental health clinicians

  • General operations and expansion at selected organizations

  • Programs addressing youth outcomes and family support

    • Program Model:

  • Philanthropists meet several times per year

  • Work directly with regional experts

  • Participate in peer conversations with community members

  • Collaborative decision-making process

    • Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region

  • Organizations addressing youth and family outcomes

  • Focus on organizations strengthening the Cradle to Career initiative

    • Track Record:

  • Since inception in 2016: Over $1.9M donated

  • 2023: $420,000 distributed to mental health-focused nonprofits

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (970) 925-9300

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

  • Website: www.aspencommunityfoundation.org

    • Board Leadership:

  • Ramona Bruland, Board Member and Chair of the Giving Network

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Note: The Giving Network operates as a pooled giving initiative. Organizations do not directly apply to the Giving Network. Instead:

    1. Indirect Selection: ACF staff identifies and invites organizations to receive funding based on community needs identified through:
    - Community outreach
    - Expert consultation
    - Cradle to Career Initiative alignment

    2. Contact ACF: Organizations interested in being considered should contact ACF:
    - Phone: (970) 925-9300
    - Website: www.aspencommunityfoundation.org

    3. Funding Decisions: Made collectively by Giving Network philanthropists based on staff recommendations and expert input

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsmental-healthyouth-leadershipfamily-services

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