GRANT GUIDELINES

See the guidelines below for instructions on how to apply for funding or grants. Specific criteria for each competitive process is located under ‘Explore Funding’ 

  • Applicants must register an account in our Online Grant Center to access an application or a request for funding.

    NOTE: Your application account must match your organization information as displayed in Guidestar.

  • Applicants must be a registered nonprofit organization with a current IRS Tax Exempt status. No grants will be made to individuals. See more information and guidelines for grants to churches, schools and other charitable, tax-exempt organizations.

  • Organizations should be registered and in good standing with the State of Colorado and be in full compliance with Colorado’s Charitable Solicitations Law. https://www.sos.state.co.us.

  • Organizations must serve within the seven counties in our region: Delta County, Mesa County, Ouray County, Rio Blanco County, Montrose County, Garfield County, Eagle County.

BUDGET EXAMPLES AND TEMPLATES

Returning Applicants

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New Applicants

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