Nathan Yip Foundation Multi-Year Grant for Rural Colorado School Districts

Nathan Yip Foundation Multi-Year Grant for Rural Colorado School Districts

Status: Active grant program with annual application cycles

Geographic Scope: Rural Colorado school districts only

Program Duration: 3-year partnerships (Year 1: 2026-27 school year implementation; Years 2-3: continuation with estimated budgets)

Number of Awards: 5-7 rural school district proposals selected in inaugural cohort

Funding Priorities

Proposals must align with one or more of the following priority areas:

• Career Exploration & Workforce Pathways - Hands-on career-connected learning aligned with local industries to help students see futures in their communities
• Early Literacy - Strengthen reading instruction and family engagement in literacy for strong foundational skills in early grades
• Equitable Academic Access - Increase opportunities for rural students in advanced coursework, concurrent enrollment, and inclusive learning experiences
• Family & Community Partnerships - Foster collaboration with families and local partners to boost student attendance, engagement, and success
• STEAM Education & Creative Expression - Expand integrated science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics learning experiences with hands-on, interdisciplinary exploration
• Student Mental Health & Belonging - Expand mental health supports, social-emotional learning (SEL), and relationship-building practices

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant Type: Rural Colorado school districts
• Proposal Nature: Teacher-driven, superintendent-supported, student-centered proposals with clear three-year vision
• Strategic Alignment: Proposals must directly align with one or more NYF funding priorities and support the district's strategic plan
• Student Impact: Projects must reach and positively impact as many students as possible
• Sustainability: Must build year-over-year with continuity, momentum, and long-term benefits
• Relationship-Centered: Must outline strategies that strengthen connections among students, families, educators, and communities

What They Seek

• Bold, strategic student-centered proposals
• Clear three-year vision for growth, sustainability, and impact
• Proposals that address local challenges while supporting district strategic plans
• Projects that build year-over-year with increasing impact
• Teacher-driven ideas combined with district-level support for sustainability

Ongoing Partnership Benefits

Selected districts receive:

Financial support for 3-year implementation

Community and business resources provided by NYF

Superintendent and Lead Teacher attendance at Nathan Yip Foundation's Chinese New Year Gala in Denver (at NYF's expense) to share their vision with the community

Two virtual cohort calls per year to reflect on progress, share challenges, and exchange best practices

Direct partnership with NYF to walk alongside the district in creating sustainable, shareable strategies

About the Foundation

Organization: Nathan Yip Foundation - 501(c)(3) public charity

Mission: Support rural Colorado education through strategic, multi-year funding partnerships

History: 10 years of community support with commitment to rural education

Impact to Date: Nearly $1.5 million invested in 93 districts, impacting nearly 19,000 students

Contact Information

Address: 6295 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: (303) 817-8400

Email: info@nathanyipfoundation.org

Executive Director: Stacey Vanhoy (stacey@nathanyipfoundation.org) - Contact for eligibility questions and application specifics

Website: nathanyipfoundation.org