Program-Related Investment Grant Program

The Kenneth King Foundation's Program-Related Investment Grant Program provides funding for organizations that create jobs and enhance economic opportunities in Colorado. This invitation-only program supports 501(c)(3) organizations with proven track records in job creation and entrepreneurship. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $200,000, with a focus on sustainable funding streams and measurable social impact. Interested organizations should complete the Eligibility Strength Quiz to assess fit before applying.

NOTE: We know your time is valuable, so to help ensure a good fit for funding before your organization begins an application, we’ve designed our grant process as invitation-only. To help your organization determine initial fit, we recommend reviewing the page below and taking our Eligibility Strength Quiz. From there, schedule a Grant Informational Call with a member of our team to further discuss your organization’s project and alignment with the Kenneth King Foundation’s upcoming grant cycles.
We typically invest in entrepreneurship/job creating programs that have a reliable stream of income to service the loans and/or take on equity investment, however the foundation is open to all programs that meet the criteria for our focus areas, including bridge debt for capital campaigns, secured by future grants.
Program-related investments (PRIs) are equity investments or loans to organizations. The terms and structure of PRI’s vary depending on the need and type of organization. The Foundation typically invests in entrepreneurship/job creating programs that have a reliable stream of income to service the loans and/or take on equity investment, however all other programs that meet the criteria for our focus areas could be considered. Click here to learn more about our current program related investments.
Funding
The Foundations supports grants and PRI’s ranging from $10,000 – $200,000. PRIs tend to range from $50,000-$200,000.

Eligibility

Ideal Grant Seeker:Organization must be a 501(c)(3) with a tax identification number listed in Guidestar
Organization must be based in Colorado, serving Colorado residents
Clearly presented goals, objectives and strategies
Programs must have previous proof of skills resulting in creation of/placement in jobs with livable wages and businesses with growth potentials
Sustainable and diversified funding streams
Organizations must be in operation for at least two consecutive years
Strong, effective and ongoing organization and program evaluation with measurable outputs and outcomes
Utilization of best practices and principles across all levels of the organizationCriteria for Eligibility:A reliable stream of income to service the loans and/or take on equity investment
Measurable social impact is desirable
Proven track record of job creation /provision of entrepreneurship skills and new businesses
Organization must be based in Colorado, not necessarily only serving in Colorado