Economic Freedom: Early Care and Education Grant

The Economic Freedom: Early Care and Education Grant from the Colorado Gives Foundation aims to enhance access to quality child care and education for children under 8 in Jefferson County. This initiative supports nonprofits that align with the Jeffco Bright Futures Roadmap, focusing on collaboration among stakeholders to improve policies and pilot programs. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Jefferson County residents, demonstrating their impact within the community.

We provide grants to nonprofits working to ensure all of Jefferson County (Jeffco) is thriving. Our funding opportunities are developed through active community listening to support collective wellbeing, economic freedom and vibrant communities. These grants provide resources for nonprofits to advance their mission and make good happen in Jeffco.
Early Care and Education Grant Opportunity
Funding to support improving access to quality child care and education for Jefferson County children 8 years and younger.

Eligibility

This grant opportunity provides general operating support to community partners who are advancing work in one or more of the following:Support the convening of partners and organizations implementing the Jeffco Bright Futures Roadmap.Support organizations implementing Jeffco Bright Futures Roadmap strategies.Bring together stakeholders who are advancing policies aligned to our strategic framework with a focus on increasing access and affordability of quality early care and education programs.Support evidence-based pilot programs to increase the availability of child care options in Jeffco.Bring together stakeholders to develop a comprehensive Policy Blueprint aligned with the Jeffco Bright Futures Roadmap to support access to quality early care and education programs, support age appropriate social-emotional development, and coordinate systems that provide support to children and families.Your organization must also meet the following requirements to be eligible for this grant:Organization Eligibility: Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or an organization operating under fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If your organization is another classification but you believe your organization deserves consideration, please contact us directly.Geographic Eligibility: Colorado Gives Foundation is focused on helping Jefferson County thrive. As such we only fund organizations who are committed to serving Jefferson County residents and can demonstrate their impact in Jeffco with number of Jeffco residents served, percentage of budget applied to Jeffco or concrete programs that are specific to or focused on Jeffco populations.