How much funding does Give! Campaign provide?

Give! Campaign provides Minimum $1,500 guaranteed in funding.

Give! Campaign

INDYGIVE

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants Grants for Grassroots Organizations

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Funding Amount

Minimum $1,500 guaranteed

Deadline

May 8, 2026

30 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Give! Campaign

Funder: Give Pikes Peak (IndyGive)

Overview: Give Pikes Peak exists to inspire community philanthropy in fun, fresh, and innovative ways, and support the local nonprofit community. The Give! Campaign is a community-wide giving initiative that connects nonprofits with local donors.

Geographic Scope

Service Area: El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado

Eligibility Requirements

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing with the state OR under an eligible fiscal sponsor
Geographic: Serves El Paso or Teller Counties
Policy: Maintains a nondiscriminatory policy comparable to Give! campaign policy
Operational History: Organization has been operational for more than 12 months

Award Guarantee

Minimum Award: Every participating nonprofit is guaranteed to raise at least $1,500. Give Pikes Peak provides a grant to any organization that falls short of this amount during the campaign.

Participation Fees

First-Year Participants: $850
Returning Participants: $1,250

These fees cover essential costs including accounting, website development, marketing, and staffing.

Benefits to Participants

Media exposure
Community-wide engagement
Access to new donors
Connection with local supporters

Review Process

Applications are reviewed by a community committee
Committee evaluates organizations based on: mission, impact, governance, and readiness to participate
Organizations selected for the campaign will be notified of the committee's decision by the end of May
Space in the campaign is limited; selection is not guaranteed

Contact Information

Phone: 702.900.4483
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 880, Colorado Springs, CO 80901
EIN: 81-2029897
Tax Status: Give Pikes Peak is a 501(c)(3); donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law

Pre-Application Resources

Zoom recording available for overview: https://youtu.be/1QnFRGz-q1s
One-on-one staff meetings available by request

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications open: April 1, 2026

Applications due: May 8, 2026

Notification of decisions: End of May, 2026

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Step 1 - Verify Campaign Eligibility
- Confirm your organization meets all Give! participation requirements before beginning the application

2. Step 2 - Gather Required Information
- 2 years of financial data
- Leadership structure information
- Donor base demographics
- Communication channels
- Social media handles
- Community impact documentation

3. Step 3 - Submit Application
- Applications are submitted online
- You can create an account to save your progress
- Submit by May 8, 2026

Required Materials

2 years of financial data
Leadership/governance structure
Donor base demographics
Communication channels used by organization
Social media handles
Community impact information

Application Notes

The application platform allows you to create an account and save progress
Thoughtful and thorough responses are encouraged so the review committee can clearly understand your work and community impact
Pre-application workshop available for guidance
One-on-one staff meetings available by request