Grant to Support Work to Improve Early Childhood Programs
GrantID: 73495
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
This grant program is designed for nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) or government entities operating within the state of Colorado. The focus is on supporting children’s development and education — especially early‑childhood programs (birth through age five) and comprehensive sex education. It places particular emphasis on serving rural or underserved communities across the state.
Eligible organizations may apply once per year and must demonstrate alignment with the funder’s mission of strengthening systems that serve children, improving program quality, and showing meaningful evaluation of results. In general, the organization should have no more than nine months of operating reserves and be classified as a “public charity” (not a private foundation).
Award amounts typically fall in the $10,000 to $50,000 range. Grant rounds are held three times per year — deadlines are in mid‑January, the first business day of May, and the first business day of September.
Funds may be used for operating support, program/project funding, technical assistance, and in limited cases, capital improvements (especially for early‑childhood programs). Some types of requests are excluded, such as programs outside Colorado, individuals, or organizations focused solely on religious doctrine.
The benefit of this grant is that it offers a meaningful opportunity for nonprofits in Colorado dedicated to early‑childhood or children’s educational development — especially those in underserved areas — to secure flexible support that strengthens their programs and contributes to system‑wide change.
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