The application timeline is July 5, 2023 through August 31, 2023
The Nonprofit Infrastructure (NPI) Grant has been created for small nonprofits, with annual budgets between $150,000 and $2,000,000, that can show they have been impacted or disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Applying organizations or groups must have a track record of providing effective, culturally appropriate, and relevant programs and services to their communities who have historically been underrepresented, underserved, or under-resourced in Colorado.
The governing bodies and staff of these organizations must consist of a majority of residents who live in the communities they serve, have a history of providing services in specific communities in the state, and have their main offices in one of the communities that they serve.
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is collaborating with eight Regional Access Partners (RAPs) to help select and administer grants within their particular regions, emphasizing a hyper-local focus on teamwork and support. Organizations will apply directly through the RAP that oversees the county in which the organization is primarily headquartered.
The NPI Grant Program will provide funding for infrastructure improvements that are intended to positively impact an organization’s operational structure.
Grant funds may be used toward things like:
- Strategic planning and organizational development
- Professional development for staff and board
- Research
- Data technology, data collection and/or technology infrastructure
- Marketing and communications
- Existing program expansion, development or evaluation
Grant funds cannot be used toward programming or capital improvements, including:
- Real estate or land acquisition
- Building construction, renovation or improvement
- Payment of debt
- Advocacy or lobbying
- Organizing
- Endowments or reserves
Western Colorado Community Foundation’s Role:
The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) is NOT administering these funds. However, WCCF is working collaboratively with the three Regional Access Partners (RAP)/NPI administrators for our region: Yampa Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, and Community Shares.
WCCF staff can help answer questions and/or connect you with the appropriate RAP for your county. Please reach out to Tedi Gillespie (tgillespie@wc-cf.org) or Emily Orbanek (eorbanek@wc-cf.org) with questions.
Where to apply:
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is collaborating with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to select and administer the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant in Northwest Colorado:
– Eagle County
– Garfield County
– Rio Blanco County
The Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley is collaborating with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to select and administer the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant in:
– Delta County
– Montrose County
– Ouray County
Community Shares of Colorado is collaborating with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to select and administer the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant in:
– Mesa County
