Grant process
Grants
United Way of Larimer County directs funding and resources to local nonprofit organizations serving our most impacted communities, to achieve significant changes in the areas of Youth & Education, Financial Stability, Community Engagement and Nonprofit Excellence. In general, we do not provide direct services and instead focus on supporting nonprofits that have an impact in Larimer County.

Lauren
Vice President of Impact

Maria
Community Impact Manager
2023 Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program Information
Questions about the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program?
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Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program
Attention! – Application Period Closed
The application period for the Nonprofit Infrastructure (NPI) Grant Program closed on August 31, 2023. Thank you to all the organizations that applied to us for funding. Applications are being reviewed and, once a decision has been made, we will be in touch.
If you have any questions about the NPI program or other grant opportunities, please contact us.
Colorado’s First Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program – Para Español haga clic aquí
United Way of Larimer County is collaborating with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to select and administer the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant in Larimer, Jackson, Boulder, Gilpin, and Broomfield Counties .
The Nonprofit Infrastructure (NPI) Grant has been created for small nonprofits, with annual budgets between $150,000 and $2,000,000, that can show they have been impacted or disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Program Documents
- Example of fiscal agent application
- Fiscal agent scoring rubric
- Example fiscal sponsor application
- Fiscal sponsor scoring rubric
- Example NPO application
- NPO scoring rubric
- Notice of Funding Availability
- Colorado HB22-1356: Small Community-based Nonprofit Grant Program
Documentos del programa
- Ejemplo de la planilla de solicitud de un agente fiscal
- Rúbrica de puntuación para agentes fiscales
- Ejemplo de la planilla de solicitud de un patrocinador fiscal
- Rúbrica de puntuación para patrocinadores fiscales
- Ejemplo de la planilla de solicitud de una organización sin fines de lucro
- Rúbrica de puntuación para las organización sin fines de lucro
- Aviso sobre la disponibilidad de fondos
- Colorado HB22-1356: Programa de Subvenciones para Pequeñas Organizaciones Comunitarias Sin Fines de Lucro
Program Timeline
July 5, 2023-August 31, 2023
- Application open
November 1, 2023
- Final award recommendation completed by RAPs and ready for review
December 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024
- Provide notice to award to NPO, Execute Contracts, Issue first payment
December 30, 2024
- NPO Awards Deadline
December 30, 2026
- All funds must be spent
Emergency Food and Shelter Funding (EFSP)
Funds for Phase 40 have been expended.
Each year, UWLC is awarded federal funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP). These pass-thru funds are awarded to local emergency food and shelter organizations to supplement and expand the capacity of food, shelter, and utility assistance programs to support individuals and families across Larimer County who are experiencing economic emergencies.
This year Larimer County was awarded $138,716 in federal funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under EFSP for Phases 40.
Community Impact Grants
Funds for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year have been expended.
UWLC’s Community Impact grant program aims to drive systems-level change through addressing root causes and inequities within the areas of Youth & Education and Financial Stability.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Be registered as a 501(c)(3) with tax exempt status in the State of Colorado, a faith-based organization, or a public school district.
- Be located in Larimer County with a proposed project/program that benefits Larimer County residents.
- Be third-party accredited, or working towards accreditation by December 2022 (BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Guide Star, etc.)
- Preference will be given to requests which fall in the following categories:
- Youth and Education: Programs with outcomes in the areas of • Kindergarten Readiness • Third Grade Reading Proficiency • High school completion • Self-sufficiency in young adults up to age 25 (i.e., successful post-secondary education completion, job training/participation opportunities, etc.) • Social-emotional health and mentoring programs when measured outcomes relate to Kindergarten readiness, 3rd-grade reading proficiency, high school completion, or postsecondary success. Child care scholarships will notbe funded this year via Community Impact Grants. Please ask us about our Larimer County Child Care Fund for more information on how we are supporting families with accessing affordable care.
- Financial Stability: Programs with outcomes in the areas of • Housing Stability – Eviction Prevention – Youth Homelessness • Workforce Participation (training, coaching, job placement) • Food Stability for families and individuals of all ages • Money Management for families and individuals of all ages.
Equity & Excellence Grants
Funds for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year have been expended.
At United Way of Larimer County (UWLC), we believe the nonprofit sector plays a vital role in creating and maintaining a resilient community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, partnerships between public, private, and nonprofit organizations enabled an effective, efficient response to community needs. Nonprofits participated in collaborative efforts to distribute direct financial assistance and facilitate crucial programs for everything from meeting basic needs to increasing vaccine access and utilization. These activities highlighted the essential role of grassroots and community-led organizations (GCLOs) in serving Larimer County residents, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.
However, this work has also shed light on the critical need of many organizations for access to resources which increase their capacity to provide services and sustain their operations. This became especially clear as state and local agencies reviewed applications for pandemic-related funding support from local GCLOs. Although these applicants presented a compelling case for support and were well-qualified to facilitate the programs they sought support for and connect with their communities, many lacked the necessary infrastructure to successfully compete for and manage government funds.
Training and technical assistance will be provided by an experienced consultant with expertise in securing and managing federal funds, with additional support from UWLC’s Nonprofit Excellence program staff, who will work closely with UWLC’s partners in state, county, and municipal governments and other funding organizations to ensure alignment with standards and requirements applicable to cohort participants. There is no cost to participate in this program.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be registered as a 501(c)(3) with tax exempt status in the State of Colorado, or are working with a fiscal sponsor (must have secured a fiscal sponsor by May 13th, 2022)
- Be located in Larimer County and providing programs or services which benefit Larimer County residents
- Provide services which address community needs or opportunities in one or more of United Way’s focus areas
- Have annual operating budgets of less than $500,000 and/or are led by people from the communities they serve
- Require support to develop knowledge, skills, and organizational infrastructure needed to successfully secure and manage grant funding
Nonprofit Excellence Grants
Funds for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year have been expended.
At United Way of Larimer County, we believe the nonprofit sector plays a vital role in creating and maintaining a resilient community and that donors’ dollars should be used to fund effective and efficient programs that show results. United Way provides a variety of resources designed to help local nonprofits meet local needs and achieve excellence. Our Nonprofit Excellence Grants program provides financial support for capacity-building activities and high-impact, innovative solutions which help nonprofit organizations work more effectively and efficiently over the long term, including training/technical assistance, technology, equipment, facilitation, and more. Receiving an award through another United Way grant program does not disqualify an applicant from this program.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status in the State of Colorado, a faith-based organization, a public school district, or working with a fiscal sponsor.
- Be located in Larimer County and providing programs or services which benefit Larimer County residents.
- Provide services which address community needs or opportunities in one or more of United Way’s focus areas.
- Demonstrate a commitment to advancing racial equity in Larimer County.
Preference will be given to requests which:
- Serve to advance racial equity in Larimer County.
- Reduce duplication and/or promote collaboration among local service providers.
- Are led by people from the communities they serve.
- Are led by and/or primarily serving Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) individuals.
- Have broad geographic reach within Larimer County OR serve people in rural areas or underinvested neighborhoods.
- Are smaller organizations (annual budget less than $500,000).”
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