Weld Community Foundation Grants

A matching grant that encourages Weld County nonprofits to establish or add to an endowment fund at the Weld Community Foundation. The nonprofit invests $10,000 or more and the Foundation awards up to $10,000 in matching funds, placed in a permanent named fund. Selected organizations are also offered consulting services and publicity. Eligible applicants: The Nonprofit Endowment Challenge is open to Nonprofit [501(c)(3)] organizations in Weld County.; Preference will be given to organizations which have been in existence for a minimum of three years.; Preference will also be given to organizations who wish to establish their first organizational endowment; the match is also open to those with an existing endowment under the Weld Community Foundation's management who wish to further build their fund.; Organizational presence in Weld County and proportion of services provided to Weld County residents will be considered in application review.; Each organization must contribute a minimum of $10,000 by December 31, 2028; the proposal must outline how a minimum of $10,000 will be contributed by that date.; Organizations will be selected through a competitive application process.; Selected organizations have a twelve-month report due February 2028.; Review considers: endowment building strategies in overall development efforts; Board member involvement and leadership in endowment fundraising; marketing plans that incorporate endowment building and planned giving; organizational stability and track record in raising various types of funds; plans to grow the endowment fund once established; a meaningful mission statement; potential financial vitality and community impact; and the ability, capacity and leadership to meet the challenge objectives.; Weld Community Foundation does not fund expenses already incurred, deficit funding, debt retirement or funding to obligated commitments; political campaigns; lobbying in the form of calls to action on a specific vote; or religious activities.; Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the deadline date; late applications will not be considered.. Geography served: Weld County. Deadline: Deadline: Opens October 15, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027 (decisions will be made by the end of February 2027).

Greeley Rotary W. D. Farr Endowment Fund grants for the benefit of the youth of Greeley, Colorado; specifically programs that enhance quality of life, youth projects, or K-12 education projects. Amount: up to $4,000. Grant funds should be expended by December 31, 2027. Eligible applicants: Eligible: nonprofits classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organizations, other eligible tax exempt entities (such as municipalities, schools and faith-based organizations), or non-exempt groups with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school, or public agency.; Considers proposals from organizations with committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff to undertake the project.; Only one proposal per organization will be considered for support; individual schools within Greeley-Evans School District 6 are considered separate organizations.; Multi-year proposals are not considered; qualified organizations that receive funding are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.; Three-year rule: an organization which receives funding for three successive years must take one year off before reapplying.; Grant funds should be expended by December 31, 2027.; The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund does not support capital fund drives.; The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund does not support endowments.; The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund does not support multi-year funding.; The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund does not support sponsorships.; The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund does not support individual scholarships.; The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund does not support scholarships or tuition assistance to private educational institutions.; Weld Community Foundation does not fund expenses already incurred, deficit funding, debt retirement or funding to obligated commitments; political campaigns; lobbying in the form of calls to action on a specific vote; or religious activities.; All grant applications happen online and must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the deadline date; late applications will not be considered.; Awardees must submit a Final Report; an organization that has failed to submit one is not eligible for further funding until the report is filed.. Geography served: Greeley, Colorado. Deadline: Deadline: Opens October 15, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027 (decisions will generally be made by mid-March 2027).