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Find similar grantsBasic Needs Fund is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Health Foundation. Provides multi-year, general operating grants to organizations offering basic needs services such as food, housing, and support for vulnerable populations in Colorado.
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Basic Needs Fund - Rocky Mountain Health Foundation About this fund : As one of our funding priorities, the Basic Needs cycle awards multi-year, General Operating grants to organizations that provide basic needs as listed here: food (food banks and pantries, meal services, food-related equipment & delivery vehicles) housing – temporary (emergency shelters, safe houses) immigrant/indigenous/LGBTQ+ support (legal assistance, resource & referral, direct services, community integration) resource centers assisting people with multiple needs safety (domestic violence, sexual assault, & human trafficing services, child advocacy) transportation (medical, dial-a-ride vouchers, bus passes) Recent grants have ranged from $15,000-$45,000.
The next application cycle for this fund is fall 2028. The Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofits and the work you do to strengthen the health of our communities. We want to hear YOUR story and help you get the funding you need.
Reach out early and often if you have questions! We are ready to support you throughout the entire grant process. Take the Eligibility Quiz to determine that your organization is eligible for grant funding.
Generally, a pre-application Zoom call is required for all new applicants at the beginning of each new three-year cycle. During this call, we’ll first confirm that your organization is eligible to apply.
If you meet the criteria, we’ll discuss your proposed funding request (the services/activities provided, target population, outcomes and expected results,) the financial health of your organization, and go over the timeline for the cycle. If we recommend you apply, we’ll also collect/verify information such as best contact, mission statement, and EIN.
To prepare for the pre-application call, please review the Basic Needs SAMPLE GRANT and EVALUATION CRITERIA so we can discuss any questions you may have. (Please note: the sample grant application was updated on 9. 16.
25) Prospective applicants may email info@rmhealth. org to inquire about pre-application. Please include your organization name, location, and brief description of your programs .
Step 3. Grant Application If approved to apply, we’ll email you a link to our online grant application portal. We suggest that you download the Basic Needs SAMPLE GRANT to preview the exact application and to give you an idea of our expectations for each question.
It is the same grant you will complete online, so you may use it as a template to prepare and edit your responses before completing and submitting your application through the grant portal. (Please note: the sample grant application was updated on 9. 16.
25) You have approximately three weeks to complete your grant application. All applications must be submitted online no later than 12:00 noon on the due date . In fairness to applicants who meet the deadline, no late applications will be accepted.
Whew! Now comes a short wait, so hang tight during the evaluation process, which includes: Vetting for alignment, completeness, and clarity. You may receive a phone call from RMHF with clarifying questions about your grant – check the Calendar below and be sure someone is available during that period who can answer questions about the application and your organization.
Reviewer evaluation and recommendation. View the Basic Needs GRANT EVALUATION CRITERIA . Following Board approval, all applicants will be notified of the funding decision first by phone, and then with a follow-up letter.
If you are awarded: we’ll email you instructions on how to view and accept your award. Grants are paid via ACH following award acceptance. If you are declined: we will provide honest feedback on why your proposal wasn’t funded.
We may offer technical assistance or direct you to other resources when possible. We feel that every funding cycle is an opportunity for us to learn from each other and deepen our relationship. This cycle requires a Renewal Report for Years 2 & 3 to be completed online.
In it, you will provide an outcomes summary and data for the people you served. We’ll also have a 30-min Zoom call to discuss your completed report and give you a chance to share the highlights and learning moments of your year. Please leave this field empty Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Colorado providing basic needs services. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $15,000 to $45,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is January 1, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.