Community Foundation Boulder County
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation Boulder County supports health and human services, education, civic engagement, arts and culture, and animals and the environment in Boulder County, Colorado.
FUNDING AREAS: Health and human services, education, civic engagement, arts and culture, animals and the environment
IP TAKE: This a prominent community funder in the mountain states.
PROFILE: Established in 1991, the Community Foundation Boulder County (CFBC) is a community foundation based in Denver, Colorado. It manages at least 313 funds of various types. The funder aims to “ensure a Boulder County where all residents have a fair and equal opportunity to thrive.” CFBC supports local efforts related to health and human services, education, civic engagement, arts and culture, and animals and the environment.
The Community Foundation Boulder County has multiple programs that focus on school readiness, leadership fellows, access to healthcare, Latino opportunities and engagement, LGBT communities, youth leadership, corporate philanthropy and veterans. Its animals/environment program addresses water usage and air quality. The arts funding program addresses the vibrancy and vitality of local arts and cultural programs. Basic needs grants target hunger and shelter, while children and youth grants target poverty and bullying. Civic engagement grants aim to increase inclusivity and diversity; education grants prevent local kids from falling behind; health/human services grants make health and safety accessible for all county residents.
The foundation has also created a COVID-19 Response Fund to help support the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Grants range between $1,000 and $10,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its grantee database. Grantmaking focuses on Boulder County, Colorado. Past local grantees include Boulder Day Nursery, Boulder Food Rescue, and Nederland Area Seniors.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The Community Trust, 15 Forever Fund, Open Door Fund, BRAVO Fund and Veterans Fund all have different grant application deadlines. Grantseekers must submit all applications via CFBC’s online system. Donor-advised funds held at CFBC have their own unique processes. Direct general questions to the staff at info@commfound.org or 303-442-0436.
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