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Funding Amount

$75,000

Deadline

June 30, 2026

84 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The IC Fund

Funder: Colorado Springs Independence Center (The IC)

Geographic Scope: Six-county Pikes Peak region (El Paso, Park, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, and Lincoln counties)

Award Amount: Approximately $75,000 total distributed annually to multiple organizations

Focus Areas:

  • Projects that benefit persons with disabilities

  • Accessibility improvements in recreation, transportation, and employment

  • Community projects that increase independence for people with disabilities

  • Initiatives supporting service accessibility in underserved areas

    • Eligibility:

  • All nonprofit organizations in the six-county Pikes Peak region are eligible to apply

  • Organizations must demonstrate how their project benefits people with disabilities

    • Selection Process:

  • Letters of intent submitted in June

  • Committee of eight community members with disabilities reviews proposals

  • Final approval by The IC Board in September

  • Grant awards presented in September/October

    • History:

  • The IC Fund was initially set up and invested in 2011

  • In 2013, the committee established formal rules with foundation consultant guidance

  • First competitive awards of $75,000 occurred in 2014

  • 2015 awards totaled nearly $75,000 to 11 organizations

  • 2016 awards totaled nearly $75,000 to 5 organizations

    • Sample Past Awards (2015-2016):

  • Pikes Peak Urban Gardens: $5,780 (accessibility improvements)

  • Amblicab: $10,000-$25,000 (recreational transportation program)

  • Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind: $10,000 (athletic equipment)

  • Blue Star Recyclers: $20,200 (employment opportunity for people with disabilities)

  • Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers: $20,000 (accessible boardwalk)

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 719-471-8181

  • Website: theindependencecenter.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Letters of intent due: June

  • Committee review: June-August

  • Board approval: September

  • Award ceremony: September/October

    • Submission Steps:
    1. Submit letter of intent in June
    2. Full proposal reviewed by committee of eight community members with disabilities
    3. Selected proposals forwarded to The IC Board for final approval
    4. Awardees notified and invited to award ceremony

    Eligible Applicants:

  • All nonprofit organizations in the six-county Pikes Peak region

    • Contact:

  • Phone: 719-471-8181

  • Visit: theindependencecenter.org for detailed application instructions

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