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Colorado Gives Foundation Housing Grant Program is sponsored by Colorado Gives Foundation. Provides general operating support to community partners advancing work on affordable housing awareness, increasing housing options, advocacy to reduce housing costs, emergency shelter provision, and impact investments for middle-income workforce housing in Jefferson County, Col…
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Housing - Colorado Gives Foundation Open a Donor Advised Fund Explore Current Campaigns Reserve Our Meeting Space Business Donor Advised Funds Download Business Giving Report Open a Donor Advised Fund Explore Current Campaigns Reserve Our Meeting Space Business Donor Advised Funds Download Business Giving Report Housing Grant Opportunity Funding to improve access to stable and affordable housing in Jefferson County. Eligibility + Requirements Grants within our Housing focus area provide general operating support to community partners who are advancing work in one or more of the following: Support efforts to increase public awareness and education around the importance of affordable housing for the community. Support organizations working to increase housing options in Jeffco using strategies such as those outlined in the Jeffco Housing Blueprint . Support community engagement and advocacy to reduce the cost of renting or homeownership in Jeffco, e.g., Housing Advocacy Steering Committee and the Jeffco Community Network. Support provision of short term housing or shelters as well as the navigation resources that can help individuals find these resources. Support impact investments that will increase or preserve housing in Jeffco that is affordable for middle-income households earning between $52,000 to $150,000 depending on household size (60% to 120% Area Median Income (AMI)) via the Bring it Home Fund. Additionally, your organization must also fulfill all the following requirements to be eligible for grants within this focus area. You will be asked to provide further details on these requirements in the grant application: Organization Eligibility: Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, an organization operating under fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or a government entity. Geographic Eligibility: Colorado Gives Foundation is focused on helping Jefferson County thrive. As such we only fund organizations who are committed to serving Jefferson County residents and can demonstrate their impact in Jeffco with number of Jeffco residents served, percentage of budget applied to Jeffco, or specific programs focused on serving Jeffco populations. Funding decisions will be based on various factors, including (but not limited to) alignment with our strategy, the depth and breadth of services provided in Jeffco, adherence to our guiding principles, focus on populations experiencing disparate outcomes, organizational size and prior year budget. Please note that we may also choose to partially fund requests. Typical Funding Range: $10k–$100k (equivalent to $5k–$50k per year). We typically do not fund more than 20% of an organization’s operating budget per grant opportunity. Applications Open: February 2, 2026 Applications Due: February 27, 2026 Grant Term : May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 Join
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Housing - Colorado Gives Foundation Open a Donor Advised Fund Explore Current Campaigns Reserve Our Meeting Space Business Donor Advised Funds Download Business Giving Report Open a Donor Advised Fund Explore Current Campaigns Reserve Our Meeting Space Business Donor Advised Funds Download Business Giving Report Housing Grant Opportunity Funding to improve access to stable and affordable housing in Jefferson County.
Eligibility + Requirements Grants within our Housing focus area provide general operating support to community partners who are advancing work in one or more of the following: Support efforts to increase public awareness and education around the importance of affordable housing for the community. Support organizations working to increase housing options in Jeffco using strategies such as those outlined in the Jeffco Housing Blueprint .
Support community engagement and advocacy to reduce the cost of renting or homeownership in Jeffco, e. g. , Housing Advocacy Steering Committee and the Jeffco Community Network.
Support provision of short term housing or shelters as well as the navigation resources that can help individuals find these resources. Support impact investments that will increase or preserve housing in Jeffco that is affordable for middle-income households earning between $52,000 to $150,000 depending on household size (60% to 120% Area Median Income (AMI)) via the Bring it Home Fund.
Additionally, your organization must also fulfill all the following requirements to be eligible for grants within this focus area. You will be asked to provide further details on these requirements in the grant application: Organization Eligibility: Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, an organization operating under fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or a government entity.
Geographic Eligibility: Colorado Gives Foundation is focused on helping Jefferson County thrive. As such we only fund organizations who are committed to serving Jefferson County residents and can demonstrate their impact in Jeffco with number of Jeffco residents served, percentage of budget applied to Jeffco, or specific programs focused on serving Jeffco populations.
Funding decisions will be based on various factors, including (but not limited to) alignment with our strategy, the depth and breadth of services provided in Jeffco, adherence to our guiding principles, focus on populations experiencing disparate outcomes, organizational size and prior year budget. Please note that we may also choose to partially fund requests. Typical Funding Range: $10k–$100k (equivalent to $5k–$50k per year).
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County, Colorado focusing on housing affordability and access Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $100,000 per grant Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Application snapshot: target deadline February 27, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $100,000 per grant; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County, Colorado focusing on housing affordability and access
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
We typically do not fund more than 20% of an organization’s operating budget per grant opportunity. Applications Open: February 2, 2026 Applications Due: February 27, 2026 Grant Term : May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 Join our virtual office hours to ask questions about the grant application process, alignment with our strategic priorities, and other related matters to ensure your submission is completed correctly.
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m. | Register Now (To start a new application) (To continue an existing application or check the status ) Frequently Asked Questions Colorado Gives Foundation Impact Strategy + Alignment What are Colorado Gives Foundation’s impact and focus areas? An impact area is a broad body of work that is intended to help make good happen so Jeffco communities can thrive.
To support nonprofits in advancing their missions, we use grantmaking, impact investing, convening and other tools. Our funding opportunities focus on three primary impact areas . We developed these impact areas through a combination of active community listening and groundbreaking data and research to find out how to best help all of Jeffco thrive.
Each impact area has two more refined focus areas that provide more clarity for our community. 1. Early Care and Education 1.
Convenient Neighborhoods What current grant opportunities are open and how do I know if my organization qualifies? There are multiple ways to view the open grant opportunities with Colorado Gives Foundation. If you are accessing our website at ColoradoGivesFoundation.
org , you can see the open opportunities here . If you are in GranteeView, you can also access the Available Grant Opportunities in the left navigation menu. Grant Application, Review + Approval Process What can I expect during the application process?
Here are the steps you can expect during the application process: Step 1 : Once you start your application(s), you can follow the instructions on the Application Dashboard. Once you submit your application(s), the status will show “Application Received” .
Step 2 : Your application(s) will be reviewed to ensure all preliminary requirements are met: • If additional information is needed, the status will be updated to “In Process” and an email will be sent to the Grant Administrator who submitted the application with further instructions.
• If the application information is complete, the status will be updated to reflect “Preliminary Step 3 : Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and decisions will be made after the application closes. Step 4 : Final Decisions will be made within 60 days of the application close date , and the Grant Administrator will be notified by email of the decision. What does the agreement process look like if we are approved?
If approved, the system has already captured your application answers and the performance indicators related to how your organization may use the resources to drive impact. When you submitted your application, you agreed that you were authorized by your agency to approve the terms and conditions of the grant, including the final grant award, if approved.
Your submission serves as both the application and the grant agreement, simplifying the process and capturing an “electronic” acknowledgment. As such, it is imperative that the applicant clicking the “Submit” button has contractual authority to obligate the Organization to these Terms and Conditions. The grant applications and agreement documents can be found anytime in your “Application Status & History.
” What happens after I’m approved? Our goal is to process all applications and mail checks within 12 weeks of the submittal of your grant application. Once the grant has been reviewed and approved by our team, we will complete due diligence on the organization to verify current charitable status and mailing address to which CGF will mail a physical check along with an award letter.
How do I get a Login ID to begin an application for an open grant opportunity? We launched a new Grantee Portal (also referred to as GranteeView) where applications can be submitted. You can visit ColoradoGivesFoundation.
org, hover over the “Everyone” tab and then select “Grantee Portal Login” to get started. You’ll need to register as a Grant Administrator by following these quick steps below: Step 1 : Go to our GranteeView Portal . Step 2: Click on “Register as a Grant Administrator”.
Step 3: On the “Registration Screen” you will be asked to enter your first and last name and your email address. This information becomes your login ID. Step 4: You will receive an email to complete registration to the email address you provided and set a password to use for future login access.
Step 5: Search for your organization’s name to begin the application process. If you don’t see your organization’s name on the list, you will be given the option to add it. Step 6: Once you complete these steps, follow the navigation on the screen or use the menu on the left to “View Available Grant Opportunities” or “Apply for a Grant.
” Access and Download a Step-by-Step guide here . What is the GranteeView portal and how do I use it for our organization? We launched GranteeView to provide you with the best grant experience possible.
This portal allows you to: manage your grant application status and reporting requirements see real-time transaction activity including grant check issuance We will continue to enhance GranteeView’s features to elevate your experience. Can we have more than one grant administrator for our organization? Can all grant administrators see applications?
Yes. Organizations can have multiple grant administrators. Grant administrators can see all applications for that specific organization once they are approved as a Grant Administrator.
Grant administrators can also view all grantee payment history, apply for grants, and view open grant opportunities. If your organization has a grant administrator in the future that needs to be removed from your GranteeView account, submit a request . If I am a grant writer (or if my organization uses a grant writer), can they use the GranteeView Portal?
Yes. Anyone that has been given authority to apply for a grant and agrees to the terms and conditions for an organization may register as a Grant Administrator and apply. If a grant writer wishes to submit applications on behalf of multiple organizations, GranteeView allows the grant writer to request access to each organization.
They can then submit applications on behalf of specific organizations using their “single” Login ID for the GranteeView. Continuing an Application / Viewing Application History How do I access an application I’ve already started while I’m working on it, or after I submit it? Log into the GranteeView portal and click on the Application Status & History section on the menu bar on the left.
You should see a list of applications, and you can access the desired application by selecting the App ID link. If the application is not visible, try expanding the search duration to include earlier dates. Important: Please do not start a new application for a grant opportunity without first searching this section to ensure no partially completed applications already exist.
If an application has already been started, please continue progress within existing applications to prevent content loss or duplicate submissions . All incomplete applications as of the deadline will be automatically withdrawn by the CGF team. Can I preview the questions for the application so we can prepare our responses?
Yes. Once you have selected “Apply for a Grant” in GranteeView and selected the grant opportunity you are applying for, there will be a Preview Application button available on the Application Dashboard. This provides a PDF of the questions you can use to prepare your responses before placing that content into GranteeView.
I have applied for grants in the past with Colorado Gives Foundation. Is my information from prior grants stored in GranteeView? GranteeView is a new experience for Colorado Gives Foundation and does not hold any previous grant information.
However, going forward all applications, reporting and grantee payment history will be stored for easy access, and rest assured the Foundation still has access to your historical information if required. When in GranteeView under Grant Payment History, why do I see other grant payments in my organization’s list that I didn’t apply for?
In GranteeView, Grant Payment History, you may see payments you’ve been awarded for grants and other payments Colorado Gives Foundation may process, like payments from a Donor Advised Grant Recommendation or a Monthly Distribution for a ColoradoGives. Org Grant Distribution . Where can I get support if I have trouble logging in to GranteeView?
If you’re having trouble logging in and need help with GranteeView, submit a support request . Where can I get support with the application process and/or grant agreement ? If you have a question during the application process, or you do not see an opportunity that aligns with your organization’s work, submit a request to connect with our team .
Grant Agreement + Award Letter How do I know the terms of the grant? The final page of your grant application is the full terms and conditions of your grant. You cannot submit your grant application for review without accepting these terms and conditions.
You can access the terms and conditions at any time by accessing your in process/submitted application (see the Continuing an Application / Viewing Application History section above for more information on accessing application history) Where is my award letter? If your grant is approved, your award letter will be mailed as a physical document on the same page as your grant check. Where can I find my award letter or check?
Award letters and checks are physically mailed to grantees as a single document. Please ensure your organization’s mailing address is correct in your application submittal, and up to date on GuideStar Charity Check or the Colorado Secretary of State website or you may experience a delay in receiving the award.
Fiscally sponsored organizations should make note of their fiscal sponsorship status in the grant application itself, and checks will be mailed to the sponsoring organization. When are interim and final impact reports due? The grant term is included in the grant application.
As a general guideline, interim reports are due once per year for grant terms longer than 12 months, and the final report is due 30 days after the end of the grant term. What does the interim/final report entail? Questions in our grant reports are intended for CGF to better understand how grantees made an impact in Jeffco with support from the Foundation.
Our reports will ask follow-up questions from the impact metrics you provided in your initial application. The report will be in the form of an online survey (with a link that is unique to your grant/organization), and will ask for what you anticipated to accomplish and what you’ve been able to accomplish to date. How do I submit my (interim/final) report?
The grantwriter listed in the application will receive an email 30 days before the grant report is due with a link to your customized report. If there has been a change in contact since submitting the grant application, please submit a form to update the contact information on file. Where can I get help if I have an issue submitting my report?
Submit a grant support request here . Ashley Stoltenberg joined Colorado Gives Foundation as grants manager in... You can view details of your grant application in the Grantee Portal under “Application Status and History.
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