Key Funding Initiative (KFI) Grants

Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado

Funding Model: Responsive grants awarded in multiple cycles throughout the year

Education KFIs:

• Childhood Literacy: Supporting reading proficiency and literacy skills
• Access to Resources: Expanding educational opportunities and resources
• Workforce Development: Job training and employment pathways

Health KFIs:

• Housing Stability: Supporting safe housing for vulnerable populations
• Food Security: Addressing food insecurity throughout Weld County
• Physical & Behavioral Health: Mental health, suicide prevention, wellness programs

Eligibility: Nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving Weld County residents

Recent Funding Examples (2025-2026 cycle - $3,636,644 awarded in 29 grants):

• Behavioral & Physical Health programs: $831,250
• Food Security programs: $172,620
• Housing Stability programs: $1,535,600
• Access to Resources: $268,214
• Childhood Literacy: $95,000
• Workforce Development: $193,414

Contact Information:

• Address: 815 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado
• Phone: 970-350-6052
• Website: weldtrust.org
• Grant Database: weldtrust.org/grant-database

Key Funding Initiative Application Process

Application Type: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) based

Process:

• Organizations submit Letters of Inquiry during grant cycles
• The Weld Trust reviews applications aligned with six key funding initiatives
• Grants support specific programs and projects benefiting Weld County residents

Required Focus Areas (Select at least one):

1. Childhood Literacy
2. Access to Resources
3. Workforce Development
4. Housing Stability
5. Food Security
6. Physical & Behavioral Health

Note: The Weld Trust uses a hybrid model with both responsive KFI grants and Proactive grants (collaboratively identified community projects).