Grants

THE POWER OF GRANT-MAKING

To solve community problems

As we seek to expand the impact of nonprofit partners in our community, we are currently reviewing grant applications from our 2023 request for proposals.

In our grant-making activities, we look for opportunities to be a catalyst in the formation of ventures that combine the resources and talents of the public and private sector.”

Sam GaryGary Community Ventures Founder

What We Fund

Grant-making is one of the most powerful tools we use to catalyze opportunity for Colorado kids and families. All of our philanthropic grants support partners who share our racial equity commitment and who:

  • Focus on improving outcomes aligned with our strategies in School Readiness, Youth Success, and Family Economic Mobility; and 
  • Aim to advance the promise and potential of kids and families from low-income backgrounds and BIPOC communities in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, and/or Jefferson counties.
  • Seek catalytic dollars that drive toward breakthrough solutions, scale, and/or systems change.

Over the years it’s been an honor to support grantees, including: Elephant Circle, Colorado Children’s Campaign, Early Milestones, Ednium, Colorado Youth Congress, Colorado Economic Defense Project, and more.

How to Apply for Funding

Once a year we issue a request for grant proposals that reflect specific strategies for impact within our outcome areas. We also welcome the opportunity to connect with organizations engaged in aligned work at any time. Please feel free to reach out to the contacts below.

Director of School Readiness

Steffanie Clothier

sclothier@garycommunity.org 

Director of Youth Success

Angie McPhaul

amcphaul@garycommunity.org 

Director of Family Economic Mobility

Julie Stone

jstone@garycommunity.org 


Discover New Possibilities

Together, we will create the change our community wants to see. Whether you want to discover more about our ventures, or connect with a member of our team, we want to hear from you.