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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Key Funding Initiative (KFI) Grants

Status: Active responsive grant program

Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado

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

Six Key Funding Initiatives:

    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

    • How to Apply

    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).

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsliteracyworkforce-developmenthousingfood-securitymental-healtheducationfoundation

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