Coming soon: How to apply for a 2025 grant
Check back later this spring for more information about how to apply for a 2025 Impact Fund grant, as well as changes for the 2025 grant cycle.
We want applicants to feel empowered and well-equipped to submit competitive applications as part of this community-informed, community-driven process. The following resources are designed to help applicants identify whether our program is a good fit, how grants are evaluated, reporting expectations, and more.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Familiarize yourself with the Areas We Fund and Eligibility Criteria to determine if your program might be a good candidate for grant funding.
To help you develop a competitive application we recommend you:
Required Application Documents
W-9 (2018 form or later)
IRS Public Charity Designation letter or EIN verification letter
Organization's current annual operating budget (current fiscal year)
Organization's most current income/financial statement (P&L)
Organization's most current balance sheet
Most recent audited financial statements (if applicable)
Note: Documents are stored in your organizational profile. Please ensure documents are updated with the most up-to-date information.
Attend a webinar so you feel best equipped to apply. Although attendance is not required, it is strongly recommended.
The number of applications has increased each year. Go to the Grant Portal and complete your application. Refer to our SmartSimple User Guide for tips.
Grant Evaluation Process
Clear communication is kind, and we aim to clearly communicate how grants are evaluated. As part of a competitive process, more than 40 people review grant applications, including staff, community members, behavioral health experts, county leadership, and elected officials representing all Larimer County municipalities.
Attend a 2025 Webinar
Impact Fund 101
11 a.m. to noon April 30
Learn more about our grant program and what's new for 2025.
Financial Documentation
1-2 p.m. May 7
Get guidance on expenses, accounting, insurance, contract terms, reporting guidelines, required application documents, and more.
Grant Objectives
11 a.m. to noon May 8
Learn how to be successful in crafting your grant objectives, or the specific actions you will take to serve your identified audience or community.
Applicant Workshop
11 a.m. to noon May 13
Join us as we dig into the nuts and bolts of applying for grant funding. We will walk you through our grant portal and discuss the components of a competitive application.
NOTE: CHECK BACK LATER THIS SPRING FOR LINKS TO THE WEBINARS
