Grand Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Grand Foundation supports health, human services, arts and culture, education, amateur sports and the environment in Colorado.
FUNDING AREAS: Health, human services, arts and culture, education, amateur sports, environment
IP TAKE: This community funder provides extensive details about its grant program guidelines, so take some time to learn about each program and the most relevant ones for a particular nonprofit cause.
PROFILE: Established in 1996, the Grand Foundation is a community foundation based in Winter Park, Colorado. It was originally called the Columbine Community Foundation but changed its name to reflect a larger service area. The foundation was originally the idea of Winter Park Resort CEO Jerry Groswold. The foundation aims to "improve the quality of life in Grand County by proactively addressing current and future needs in the areas of health and human services, arts and culture, education, amateur sports and the environment.”
The Grand Foundation supports over 150 local organizations with its grantmaking to fund essential programs and services. It has an annual grant cycle that accepts application once per year. As a community foundation, it considers a wide variety of needs in the local area for nonprofit grants. Donor-advised funds include the Winter Park Housing Assistance Fund and the Opportunity for Youth Fund. Designated Funds include the Brammer Family Fund and the Middle Park High School Student Philanthropy Fund.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $300,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Grand County, Colorado, which extends from Kremmling to Grand Lake and Winter Park. Past local grantees include Kremmling Cattle Kings Youth Hockey Program, Colorado West Mental Health and the Grand Community Gardens.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for some of its grant programs. Each grant program has its own unique set of guidelines and deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at info@grandfoundation.com or 970-887-3111.
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