Vail Valley Cares Community Grants

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.

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

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.