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YES Grants for Kids - Youth Foundations Grants | Ent Credit Union We see young people as crucial to the present and future success of our communities. That’s why, after 26 years, we’re still proudly approving Youth Endowment Series (YES) Grants to nonprofit agencies that benefit youth in the communities we serve. Last year, we awarded $300,000 in grants to deserving nonprofits across Colorado.
This year, we are inviting nonprofits to apply for a total of $300,000 in grant funding to support impactful work across the state. Since we began in 2000, Ent YES Grants, totaling more than $2. 8 million, have helped over 350 Colorado nonprofits serve children of all ages in crucial and life-changing ways.
YES Grants have helped organizations throughout the state provide shelter for children facing abuse, put food on the table, enhance literacy programs and much more. In 2025, we received more than 300 grant applications, totaling over $3 million in requested funding. Through competitive applications and the tireless work of our committee, we narrowed that down to a total of 116 grant recipients.
YES Grants are particularly meaningful at Ent, as the recipients are selected entirely by a committee comprised of Ent team members from various areas throughout the credit union. See the list below to view our 2025 YES Grants recipients serving our Colorado communities.
Advocates for Children CASA Alta Vista Center for Autism DBA Firefly Aurora Arapahoe Battered Women's Shelter dba Gateway Domestic Violence CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties Clothes To Kids of Denver, Inc. Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation Douglas County Libraries Foundation Eternity INC (Individuals Nobly Caring) Girls on the Run of the Rockies Golden Backpack Program dba BGOLDN Harvest Mountain Ministries Iron Sharp Community Foundation Jeffco Action Center (The Action Center) Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking School District 12 Education Foundation Tennyson Center for Children The "I Have A Dream" Foundation of The Tiny Tim Center, Inc. Voices for Children, CASA of Boulder Alternatives to Violence, Inc. Food Bank for Larimer County Loveland Boxing Gym dba Azteca Boxing Project Self-Sufficiency of Northern Safe Families for Children Northern St.
Vrain Valley Schools Education Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning The Crawford Child Advocacy Center The Family Center/ La Familia United Way of Weld County YMCA of Northern Colorado CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, Inc. Children's Advocacy Center for the Pikes Peak Region, Inc. dba Safe Community Partnership For Child Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Dream Centers of Colorado Springs Early Connections Learning Centers Fremont Schools Facilities Corporation for the Fremont County Dolly Parton Friends of the Children - Colorado Springs Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Kidpower of Colorado, Inc. Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Ronald McDonald House Charities of Soaring Eagles Center for Autism Solid Rock Community Development Special Kids Special Families Beulah Educational Support Team Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado Hardknox Gang Prevention and Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center Mariposa Center for Safety MIKID Mentally Ill Kids in Distress Mt.
Carmel Wellness and Community Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Pueblo Children's Chorale, Inc. Southern Colorado Theatre Company dba Steel City Theatre Company University Of Colorado Foundation (Grantee) f/b/o University of Colorado Colorado Springs (Beneficiary) Angels of America's Fallen Bullying Recovery Resource Center (BRRC) Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics, Inc. dba Adam's Camp YES Grants common questions When do applications open?
Applications will reopen in February 2026. Is there anything different about the 2026 YES Grants application in comparison to previous years? The YES Grants application has been simplified so the nonprofits can continue to serve children across Colorado.
How do I make our application stronger to be considered for a YES Grants award? Organizations should provide as much information as they can in their application (program mission, agency impact, how the grant funds would be used, etc.). Unfortunately , because we receive so many applications across Colorado, there is no guarantee that an extensive application guarantees a grant amount.
Can an organization apply for more than one program? Yes. As long as each program is unique with different objectives, which are clearly articulated, the decision committees review the application programs, not just the nonprofit.
What is a reasonable grant amount to ask for? An organization ask should be based on their needs. The decision committees review the program, the impact of the program, and the expenses incurred for the program.
Ent’s maximum grant amount is $10,000. If an organization received a grant last year, can they still apply? Is it best to apply for an established program vs. a pilot program?
Apply for the program based on the agency’s needs. The decision committees review each application and assess articulated benefits of the program, regardless of how established the program is. However, an established program may have more history about which to describe outcomes.
What financial documents should be uploaded? The grant award can be applied to both program expenses and general expenses for the nonprofit. The application should be clear on how the expenses will be used so the decision committees can assess greatest need and impacts.
How are the YES Grants winners selected? The winners are selected through our YES Grants employee decision committee . Ent employees apply to be a part of the committee and go through training on the YES Grants program.
When are the YES Grants winners announced? Yes Grants 2026 recipients will be announced in May 2026. Want to know more about Ent?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits serving youth in Colorado. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $300,000 total annually Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
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.