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Who Can Apply

Twin Lakes ColoradoFind out if your organization is eligible for a grant.

The LCCF considers grant requests from Lake County nonprofit organizations, or organizations partnered with Lake County nonprofits, serving the Lake County, Colorado community.

We award grants to the following:

  • Local nonprofit organizations and partnerships that meet our mission statement objectives and other selection criteria.
  • Programs that increase the capabilities and capacity of other local nonprofit organizations.
  • Infrastructure projects focused on developing a sustainable economy or programs aimed at improving the quality of life for people in the community.

At this time, we do not offer grants to individuals or multi-year funding.

Eligibility Checklist

Proposals must fulfill the following requirements to be considered by the LCCF:

  • Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)3 agencies, schools, governments or collaboratives that have a nonprofit or government agency as a fiscal agent.
  • Organizations applying for funds must be based in Lake County or partnered with a Lake County agency.
  • Organizations applying for funds must be a charitable organization as designated by the IRS or partnered with a charitable organization as a fiscal agent.
  • Any proceeds generated as a result of grant funds received must be used for charitable purposes.
  • Proposed projects must be for the benefit of the Lake County community.
  • Proposals must comply with all Federal, State, and local laws.
  • Proposals must have a measurable outcome that can be evaluated.
  • Proposals should demonstrate community support either through matching funding or in-kind services.

The following types of requests are ineligible:

  • Requests for support related to any political campaign, issue or candidate.
  • Already completed programs or projects.
  • Sponsorship, underwriting or membership requests.

Learn about the grant making process and how to apply.

Questions?   Email director@lakecountycommunityfund.org

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