How much funding does Cradle to Career Giving Network provide?

Cradle to Career Giving Network provides $420,000 (2023 distribution) in funding.

When is the deadline for Cradle to Career Giving Network?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Cradle to Career Giving Network?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region.

How often is Cradle to Career Giving Network offered?

Cradle to Career Giving Network runs on an annual cycle.

Cradle to Career Giving Network

Aspen Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Mental Health Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

$420,000 (2023 distribution)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region

Other requirements

Organizations addressing youth and family outcomes
Focus on organizations strengthening the Cradle to Career initiative

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:

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
Contact ACF: Organizations interested in being considered should contact ACF:
- Phone: (970) 925-9300
- Website: www.aspencommunityfoundation.org
Funding Decisions: Made collectively by Giving Network philanthropists based on staff recommendations and expert input

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What Aspen Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 466
Total given: $17.43M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,200–$1M

By dollars: Colorado 69%, California 9%, Massachusetts 8%. Top recipient cities: Aspen, CO; Carbondale, CO; Basalt, CO.
29% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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