1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Community Fund is a grant from the Southern Colorado Community Foundation that provides funding of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations serving residents of 18 specific southern Colorado counties including Alamosa, Pueblo, Las Animas, and others. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating within the foundation's defined service area.
Grant applications are accepted twice yearly with deadlines of March 1 and September 1. Applicants must demonstrate that their work directly benefits communities within the designated county boundaries.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Southern Colorado Community Foundation” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Grant Application – Southern Colorado Community Foundation Note: All fields are required. " * " indicates required fields LinkedIn This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Grant Deadlines: March 1 and September 1 REMINDER: We only provide funds to organizations that support Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Mineral, Otero, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. Applications outside of these counties may not be accepted for review. Grant Fund * Select Your Grant Fund Community Fund Chamberlain Fund Kerr Foundation E.
M Christmas Fund What is the mission of the organization?
* Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific This field is hidden when viewing the form EIN Number * i.e. 121231234 not 12-1231234.
Do not include the -. Are You a 501(c)(3) Organization? * Yes, I am a 501(c)(3) organization No, I am not a 501(c)(3) organization Describe the planned use of the requested funds * What other source of funding will be used to fund this project?
* How many people will be involved in the proposed project? * How many people will be involved in the proposed project continued… Please use this space if you need more than the above line provides. How will they be involved?
* Would you be willing to report in person to the SCCF Board concerning this request if asked to do so? * Yes, I would report to the SCCF Board No, I would not report to the SCCF Board Please note that documents do not save when using the Save & Continue feature. Upload your documents when you are ready to fully submit your grant request.
1. A budget for the proposed project is required. Please include with your application.
Upload your budget document (Maximum file size 2MB) * Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, doc, docx, odf, xls, Max. file size: 256 MB. 2.
A Completed W-9 form is required. Please upload and include it with your application. Upload W-9 Form (Maximum File Size 2MB) * Download W-9 Form PDF Accepted file types: pdf, Max.
file size: 5 MB. We no longer accept print applications. Please submit this completed form for review by our grant committee.
A copy of your application will be emailed to you after submission. Need More Time? Save and Continue Later
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving one or more of 18 specified counties in Southern Colorado including Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Mineral, Otero, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500 - $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 1, 2026. 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.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.