Grant Resources
The Colorado Trust strives to provide the highest quality of service and support to both potential and current grantees. Applying for a grant (or fulfilling the responsibilities of an existing grant) can often mean completing legally required forms and paperwork that may seem daunting or complicated, especially to organizations that are new to the grant process. Below please find additional information to support your organization throughout the process.
Who We Fund
The Colorado Trust funds 501c3 public charities, churches, units of tribal, state and local governments, educational institutions and fiscally sponsored groups.
The Colorado Trust does not generally make grants that require the exercise of expenditure responsibility. This would preclude providing grants to organizations such as private non-operating foundations, for-profit entities, foreign entities or individuals.
Grant Guidelines
The following documents describe how The Colorado Trust and recipients of funds from The Colorado Trust administer and manage the use of grant funds. These guidelines should be used to inform grant applications, as well as serve as an effective tool for managing the business and operational aspects of the grant funding.
Common Forms and Downloads
The Trust has the following commonly requested documents and information available for both current and potential grantees to download:
Downloads
- The Colorado Trust's Grants Portal Manual
- Grant Budget Template & Instructions
- Grant Work Plan Template and Instructions
- Fiscal Sponsorship Policy
- Sample Fiscal Sponsor Agreement
- Optional Authorization for ACH deposits (.pdf fillable form for print)
- Request for Amendment (.doc form)
- Payment Portal Guide
The Colorado Trust Logo and Usage
For assistance with The Trust’s grants portal please email, [email protected].
