Community First Foundation is a nontraditional funder. We typically release at least one open competitive grant that varies in size, strategy and scope from year to year. Our collaborative approach with community partners drives the type and quantity of funding we provide.
Community First Foundation (CFF) announces a new grant opportunity for Jefferson County (Jeffco) nonprofits. The Helping Each Other Thrive grant opportunity aims to help identify partners, engage donors, increase community engagement in neighborhoods and inform local needs and the Foundation’s future work. Community First Foundation is investing $1 million in grant funds to support two types of community engagement efforts for residents living in high poverty areas in Jeffco. Awards will be announced in November.
The COVID pandemic significantly increased food insecurity and disruptions to our local food supply. Prior to COVID, 9.1% of Coloradans and 10% of Jeffco residents were experiencing food insecurity, but since the pandemic began, this percentage has quadrupled.
Jeffco nonprofits are finding strength and help with support from the Community First Foundation Jeffco Hope Fund, a rapid-response fund to strengthen and stabilize Jeffco community organizations responding to and impacted by COVID-19.
Stimulating endowment-building and encouraging Nonprofit Endowment Partners to invest in their futures is one way we help nonprofits protect themselves for brighter, sustainable outlooks.
If your organization works within our focus areas, but no grant opportunity aligns with your services at this time, we still want to be part of your network. We value our role as a connector, partner and collaborator and welcome you to contact the Vice President of Community Impact, Noah Atencio.
Community First Foundation strengthens nonprofits in numerous ways. We can help you manage an endowment, connect with supporters through ColoradoGives.org or facilitate meaningful discussions in our free meeting space.
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