Weld Trust: Flagship Grants

Weld Trust: Flagship Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Weld Trust
Amount: More than US $750,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Weld Trust's Flagship Grants support significant community projects in health and education for nonprofits and schools in Weld County. Grants typically exceed $750,000 and require additional funding sources, covering 15-35% of project costs. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations or operate under a tax-exempt nonprofit. These grants aim to foster partnerships that address fundamental issues and deliver measurable outcomes, particularly in rural areas where resources are limited.

Overview

Our Grants The Weld Trust awards grants to nonprofits, schools, and government entities located in Weld County or exclusively for Weld County residents. Flagship Grants Flagship grants are typically larger ($750,000 and above) for significant community projects. These grants are usually awarded for capital needs, but programs are eligible. The Weld Trust awards Flagship grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for significant community projects in health or education in Weld County. These grants require additional funding sources for the project.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants must be a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Service or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit, including schools and public organizations.Please note: Only nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies located in Weld County or whose program is exclusively for Weld County residents in the areas of health or education are eligible to apply.What does a Flagship Grant look like?Typically larger ($750,000 and greater) although they can be smallerUsed toward a significant community impact projectStrongly aligns with The Weld Trust mission to promote excellence in health and education in Weld County Aligns within one of The Weld Trust’s seven Key Funding Initiatives Addresses a fundamental cause with substantive solutions showing clear and measurable outcomes that will be demonstrated over a long period of time Demonstrates community- or county-wide partnerships focused on scaling innovative or proven solutions to clearly identified problems Demonstrates a business or revenue model for sustaining the initiativeThe organization must show an ability and willingness to pursue other funding sources to leverage additional resources. The Weld Trust targets a funding percentage of between 15-35% of any project, meaning that other sources of funding should provide for 65-85% of the project costs.The flagship grant may be for capital needs. In rare cases, a Flagship Grant may be used to support operational needs.The grant may be a one-year or multi-year grant.