Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 15, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: March 15 (annually)”

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Other requirements

  • Must be a nonprofit organization serving the Denver metro area
  • Must demonstrate effectiveness in addressing priority areas (unhoused individuals, food insecurity)
  • Must demonstrate financial and leadership stability
  • Must provide most recent audit of organization's financials

Overview

Mission: Since 1984, the mission of Trinity Second Century Foundation is to minister to underserved people in downtown Denver and the Denver Metropolitan area.

Geographic Scope: Downtown Denver and Denver Metropolitan area

Recent Funding: In 2023, $70,000 was awarded in grants to Denver metro area nonprofits. In 2020, over $50,000 in community impact grants were distributed.

Focus Areas/Priority Needs:

  • Unhoused individuals
  • Food insecurity

Award Amount: Typical grant award amounts are in the range of $10,000 per grant to successful applicants

History: Since its inception, the Foundation has given over $500,000 to outreach ministry

Eligibility:

  • Must be a nonprofit organization serving the Denver metro area
  • Must demonstrate effectiveness in addressing priority areas (unhoused individuals, food insecurity)
  • Must demonstrate financial and leadership stability
  • Must provide most recent audit of organization's financials

Application Requirements:

  • Must use Colorado Common Grant Application format
  • Submit most recent audited financials

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Effectiveness of the organization in addressing the priority areas stated
  • Financial stability of the organization
  • Leadership stability of the organization

Timeline:

  • Applications due: March 15 (annually)
  • Decisions made: End of April
  • Fund delivery: End of May
  • All applicants notified of funding status

Application Subject Line: "Trinity Second Century Grant Application"

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Obtain Application Form:
    • Use the Colorado Common Grant Application
    • Found at: https://crcamerica.org/resources/common-grant-forms/common-grant-application/
  2. Prepare Required Materials:
    • Completed Colorado Common Grant Application
    • Most recent audited financials of your organization
  3. Submit Application:
    • Send electronically to: [email protected]
    • Subject line: "Trinity Second Century Grant Application"
    • Deadline: March 15 (annually)
    • Note: Only grant applications submitted in the Colorado Common Grant Application format with most recent audit will be reviewed
  4. Notification:
    • Decision deadline: End of April
    • All applicants will be notified whether their application is funded or not
    • Funds delivered by: End of May

What Trinity Second Century Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
7
Total given
$70K
Median grant
$10K
  • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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  • St Francis Center · Denver, CO

    program support

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Homeless
  • Hunger
  • Food security
  • Community services

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