Chaffee County Community Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 impact grants aimed at supporting environmental and housing solutions in our community. This initiative will provide funding to local organizations addressing two critical issues in Chaffee County – environmental challenges, such as clean water, environmental stewardship, and recycling or waste reduction efforts, as well as affordable housing solutions that make long-term, sustainable housing accessible to local residents.
The Housing Innovation Grant, funded by contributions to CCCF’s Housing Solutions Fund, will be awarded to one or more applicants in amounts ranging from $10,000 up to $35,000. The Environmental Innovations Grant, made possible by CCCF’s partnership with Bonfire Entertainment and contributions to the foundation’s Environmental Solutions Fund, will award between $10,000 – $15,000. Applications will be evaluated based on a range of criteria, including impact, innovation, community engagement, and sustainability.
“The impact grants are an opportunity to invest significantly in specific solutions that are designed to make measurable change in our community.” said Betsy Dittenber, Executive Director of Chaffee County Community Foundation. “At CCCF, we believe that by investing in environmental and housing solutions, we can create a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future for everyone in our community.”
Applications open April 29th with a deadline of Friday, May 31st at 11:59 pm. Interested organizations are encouraged to visit www.chaffeecommunity.org/grants to learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process. Grants will be awarded to organizations and initiatives that demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges faced by our community and present viable solutions that align with criteria outlined in the grant rubric. Applicants should direct any questions to Anna Hendricks, Director of Programs at anna@chaffeecommunity.org or 719-204-5071.
Founded in 2018, Chaffee County Community Foundation is a public, nonprofit organization established to promote and facilitate philanthropy in Chaffee County, created by and for the people in that area. CCCF acts as a catalyst to inspire positive change through the power of philanthropy to enrich the lives of all people within the county. Its goals are to make informed philanthropy accessible to all, build local nonprofit capacity, and enable community conversations. Since 2018, CCCF has actively supported nonprofit organizations for the betterment of Chaffee County and the local communities. To learn more, visit www.chaffeecommunity.org.
