The Town of Crested Butte is excited to announce the Community Grant Program.
Donor Name: Town of Crested Butte
State: Colorado
Town: Crested Butte
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
The Town supports the community by providing financial and/or staff resources to nonprofit organizations for special projects and programs that supplement municipal government operations and enhance quality of life for the community.
Guiding Principles
- The Town of Crested Butte believes that creative and sustainable solutions come from people who work collaboratively to address common community needs and aspirations.
- The Town of Crested Butte will give high priority to investments that help the community deal with the pandemic and housing crisis.
- The Town of Crested Butte recognizes and respect the need for advancing equity, diversity, creativity, and inclusion within the program.
Funding Information
Individual awards will typically be limited to no more than $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- An organization holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) of the IRS Code
- Applicants should be organizations of the Crested Butte community (Upper Valley preference).
- Applicant must provide significant and measurable benefits to the greater Crested Butte community.
- Applicant must be fiscally responsible with clear budgets, no past-due debts, etc.
- Organizations may not be religious nor political in nature.
Strong Community Grant Proposals Should Demonstrate
- Funding requests must align with one or more of the guiding principles listed above
- Community support is evident through local contributions / volunteer engagement
- Organization has a track record of effective outcomes
- Use of funds is clearly articulated within overall project budget
- Good planning is evident in the project timetable, goals, and staffing
- Plans for evaluating impact are clear, appropriate, measurable, and achievable.
For more information, visit Town of Crested Butte.