Littler Youth Fund Program/Project Grants

The Littler Youth Fund provides grants to support youth programs and projects in Weld County, aiming to positively impact local youth aged 0-18. Eligible organizations must demonstrate measurable outcomes, address unmet community needs, and possess strong leadership. Preference is given to projects that enhance resource efficiency and community involvement. Grants are limited to one per organization per year, and specific ineligibilities apply, including funding for capital requests and individual scholarships.

Littler Youth Fund Grants
The Littler Youth Fund supports grants for youth programs/projects in Weld County and is all about making a positive impact in the lives of Weld County youth and addressing current and/or ongoing community needs.
Organizations applying:
must have a project with measurable outcomeshave programs that benefit the youth of Weld County (defined as birth to 18 years old)address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resourceshave a well-planned approach to meeting an identified community issue and/or needhave an established base of supportbring committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff to undertake the project

Eligibility

Weld Community Foundation provides charitable funding to:Nonprofits classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organizations
Other eligible tax exempt entities (such as municipalities, schools and faith-based organizations)
Non-exempt groups with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school, or public agency
Organizations should also predominantly serve residents of Weld County, ColoradoAn organization may only receive one Littler Youth Fund grant per year including program/project and operating grants.

Ineligibility

The Community Foundation does not make grants from the Littler Youth Fund for:annual campaigns, special event fundraisers or sponsorships, the purchase of tickets for benefits, courtesy advertisingactivities taking place before grant decisions are madecapital requests (except for items such as equipment which significantly increase an organization’s capacity and impact)trips for schools or clubsindividualsapplication for the same project less than one year aparttransportationafter-prom partiesscholarships or tuition assistance to private educational institutions