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Vail Valley Cares Community Grants

Vail Valley Cares

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Vail Valley Cares Community Grants

Funder: Vail Valley Cares Thrifty Shop

Geographic Scope: Vail Valley, Colorado (Eagle County area)

Overview:
Vail Valley Cares distributes annual grants to local nonprofit organizations serving the Vail Valley community. The organization has a strong history of community giving, with grant distributions growing from $53,600 in 2000 to $585,500 in 2024. The program was established in 1998 when the organization's thrift shops began generating surplus revenue.

Grant History:

  • 2024: $585,500

  • 2023: $525,000

  • 2022: $450,000

  • 2021: $351,000

  • Grand Total (2000-2025): $6,868,886.84
  • Eligible Organizations:
    Nonprofit organizations serving the Vail Valley community. Current grant recipients include organizations focused on:

  • Senior care and services

  • Youth programs and education

  • Child care and early childhood

  • Health and behavioral health services

  • Community assistance and family services

  • Arts and culture

  • Environmental and outdoor recreation

  • Public safety and emergency services

  • Veterans services
  • Community Engagement:
    Monthly non-profit leadership roundtable meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11 AM to 12 PM at Trinity Church Youth Building B, Conference Room, 90 Lariat Loop, Edwards, CO 81632

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: 970-926-7134

  • Address: P.O. Box 1242, Edwards, CO 81632

  • Website: vailvalleycares.com
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Status: The 2026 grant application period is now open as of April 3, 2026.

    How to Apply:
    1. Download the 2026 VVC Grant Application (available as PDF on the grant application page)
    2. Complete all required sections of the application
    3. Submit according to instructions in the application document

    Required Materials:
    Detailed application requirements are contained in the downloadable application form.

    Note: Specific application deadlines, required narrative questions, and submission formats are not detailed on the website. Applicants should refer to the downloaded application document for complete instructions.

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    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsunrestricted-nonprofits

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