Grant Cycle for Human Service/ Education/ Senior Organizations

The Broomfield Community Foundation offers two annual grant cycles, focusing on Human Service, Education, and Senior programs. These grants aim to support innovative and collaborative efforts that benefit Broomfield residents. Eligible organizations must demonstrate their tax-exempt status and provide necessary documentation. Funding is specifically for community programs and cannot be used for individuals, religious activities, or political lobbying. This initiative fosters community generosity and enhances the quality of life in Broomfield.

NOTE: The Broomfield Community Foundation now has 2 annual grant cycles, with Arts/ Civic taking place in spring and Human Service/ Education/ Seniors taking place in fall. The mandatory pre-qualification forms are due by pre-proposal date above.
Program Areas
The Broomfield Community Foundation currently awards grants for programs that benefit Broomfield citizens in the following areas:

• Human Service Programs
• Senior/ Aging Adult Programs
• Educational Programs
• Innovative programs and/or collaborative efforts in these areas are always of particular interest.

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, the applicant agency must:

Submit a completed Broomfield Community Foundation Grant Application including all required attachments; Provide legal documentation of its 501(c)(3) or equivalent tax exempt status; and,
Sufficiently demonstrate that services will be provided to Broomfield residents.
If you are working with a school or other organization within the community, provide a letter(s) of support from them that show they desire your services.
If using a fiscal sponsor, include the following:

• The memorandum of understanding or the contract between the organization and the fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor.
• Financial attachments
• Organization Budget
• Current (year-to-date) financial statements
• Year-end financial statements, audit and Sources of Income Table
• Proof of IRS federal tax-exempt status for the fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor, dated within the last five years.
• Board of directors list for the fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor.Funds must be used for Broomfield residents.

Ineligibility

Funding Restrictions:
Funds may not be used for religious programming/activities, for proselytizing activities, or for the purchase, development or distribution of materials or information that promote a particular religion or faith.
Funds may not be used to lobby for or support political issues or candidates.
Funds cannot be used as grant for individuals.
Funds cannot be used for trip and/or event sponsorships.