Grant Applications
The Women's Foundation of Colorado has divided our grantmaking into two primary areas:
- Through our Public Policy Fund (formerly Targeted Fund), we identify a target area of focus for the majority of our grant funds for multi-year efforts.
- Through our Direct Service Fund (formerly Flex Fund), we grant funds to organizations throughout the state that are addressing various aspects of economic self-sufficiency by providing direct services for both women and girls.
The Foundation also makes grants through Donor Advised Funds and Special Interest Funds, as well as short-term, special-interest granting programs.
FAQs about Our Grantmaking
- The 2010 funding cycle is currently closed. The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) is focused on economic public policy reform, as we believe that changes in public policy will have the greatest positive impact in assisting women and girls in their efforts to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
This funding opportunity is now open.
The Women's Foundation of Colorado will grant funds (up to $5,000 per application) to organizations throughout the state that are addressing various aspects of economic self-sufficiency.
- The WFCO is currently managing six Donor Advised Funds.
- The endowment ensures continued, pioneering philanthropy to empower Colorado's women and girls through grantmaking, systems change initiatives, and strategic programs. Gifts may be made by cash, check, credit card or securities.
The Girls' Grantmaking Fund is an invitation only application process. Members of our 2009 Girls' Grantmaking Council invite specific organizations to apply for funding. These organizations muct be working to ensure that girls do not drop out of school. This funding cycle is now closed