Funding Opportunities
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s expertise in effective philanthropy enables us to grant year-round, to pivot during a crisis or a unique opportunity, and to direct funds where needed most. We support a philosophy of trust-based philanthropy and emphasize partnerships with local nonprofit organizations to achieve shared community goals.
The Foundation holds an annual Community Grant Cycle and manages grant cycles from Designated and Field of Interest Funds held at the Foundation as well as serving as grant administrator for the City of Steamboat Springs and the State of Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). We support nonprofits experiencing unplanned, unexpected, or unbudgeted needs through our Emergent Needs Funding program, and our Impact Investment program provides flexible, low-cost capital loans to local nonprofit organizations, giving access to larger funding in comparison to a donation or grant.
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Community Grant Cycle
Annual Grant Cycle: Up to $10,000 for general operating or programs and up to $30,000 for transformative community projects.
Emergent Needs Funding
Accepting requests on a rolling basis for unplanned, unexpected, or unbudgeted needs.
Disaster Recovery Funding
Currently accepting applications for funding needs resulting from the Elk, Lee, and Crosho Fires.
Other Grant Cycles
North Routt Community Fund
Ensuring a strong community for generations to come
Annual application opens approx. February
Wildlife Habitat Improvement - Local District (WHILD)
Protecting Routt County wildlife
Annual application opens approx. November
Yampa River Endowment Fund
For Yampa River conservation and restoration
Annual application opens in February
Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund
Maintain the trails you love – forever
Annual application opens approx. November
Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant
Grants issued in 2024. This was a one-time opportunity.
Routt County Climate Action Collaborative
Furthering the objectives set out in the Routt County Climate Action Plan
Annual application opens March
City of Steamboat Springs Community Support
Annual application opens August or September