Registration Deadline
Before beginning an application, each organization must register an account. If you have previously registered for an account, you do not need to register again. We will process registrations and send login information within three business days of recieving the initial registration.
For more information about registering an account or using the online system view the FAQs and the Guiding Tips. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, contact Jennifer Lobb at jlobb@caringforcolorado.org.
Application Deadline
Caring for Colorado has two grant application deadlines per year– the first Friday in February and the first Friday in August. Awards are made approximately four months after the grant deadline. For 2020, the foundation’s deadlines are February 7, 2020 and August 7, 2020.
Prepare to Submit
- Review the foundation's 2015-2018 strategic Funding Priorities.
- Review the Grant Application Overview.
- Review the Grant Proposal Process FAQs.
- Review the CFC Grants System Guiding Tips.
We encourage you to call a Program Officer at (720) 524-0770 before you apply for funding. During this call, you can discuss alignment with the foundation's funding priorities, request amounts, and any other questions you may have.
Submit an Application
- Create a registered profile for your organization, if not already done, by clicking "Create Account Now" from this page.
- Once an account has been registered, login to begin your application.
- Download the forms you will need to attach to your application - Proposal Narrative, Project Plan, and Budget Form.
- Review and compile required financial documentation. Use the Financial Documentation Roadmap to determine what financial documents your organization must submit.
- Review and compile additional required documents. To find a complete list of other required documents, see page 7 of the Grant Application Overview.
Please note the preferred browser for the online grant system is Google Chrome.
For information about the Packard Foundation Fund for Pueblo grant application, please click here.