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  • Donate
    • Auction Item
    • Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit
    • Legacy Grant
  • Events
    • Denver Polo Classic
    • Denver Barn Party
    • Leaders Fore Kids Golf Classic
    • Christmas for Kids
    • Partner Events
  • Membership
    • Join DCF
    • Member Roster
    • Leadership
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Charity Grants
    • Charity Review Process
  • Raffle
  • Contact

Charity Grants

OVERVIEW

For more than three decades from its roots as Denver Active 20-30, the Denver Children’s Foundation (DCF) has been changing the trajectories of children in Colorado through financial grants to organizations that directly support at-risk, disadvantaged children in our community. “Direct” support may not include legislative advocacy, regranting, scholarships, general operating support, capital funding, etc.

If you’re interested, we invite you to apply for funding below. We accept applications May 1 – July 31 every year. Note that a Letter of Interest (LOI) is REQUIRED before your organization can be approved to submit a grant application.

Ready to get started?

Applications accepted May 1 – July 31 every year
Registration opens May 1 on our Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) portal

APPLICATION OPEN MAY 1

FUNDING STRATEGY

At DCF, we’ve  developed a strategic grant giving strategy that’s aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty among children during their formative years. Obviously, there are many charities doing amazing work in our community. But, we choose to partner with those that have the greatest impact on four areas of a child’s life: Education, Health & Wellbeing, Child Advocacy, and Personal Enrichment.

Education

There’s a growing gap in the quality of education that’s available to children due to socioeconomic, disability, and other situations. At DCF, we support organizations that help students prepare for each step in their educational journey and eventually find gainful employment in our community.

Desired Outcomes:

  • Higher graduation rates
  • College/high-school readiness
  • Job placement

Health & Well-Being

Physical and mental health affects children across all backgrounds and levels of socioeconomic status. As such, DCF supports organizations that eliminate socioeconomic barriers from access to quality healthcare while promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Desired Outcomes:

  • Improved health outcomes
  • Access to care, support or treatment
  • Post-treatment return to normal life
  • Adaptation to long-term health effects

Child Advocacy

Children are often the victims of neglect or abuse and don’t have the ability to advocate for themselves. DCF supports organizations that provide a safe haven for children in crisis situations, provide guidance, and advocate for those children over the long-term.

Desired Outcomes:

  • Separation from harmful / threatening situations
  • Immediate safety and security
  • Successful case-management
  • Long-term advocacy

Personal Enrichment

We believe that our perspectives of the world shape our actions. Children that lack basic needs and/or don’t have the opportunity to engage in formative activities are less likely to reach their full potential. At DCF, we support organizations that provide mentorship, adventure, and team-building experiences that broaden a child’s horizons and expand their perception of the world.

Desired Outcomes:

  • Individual confidence building
  • Increased self-esteem
  • High-quality team-building experiences
  • Sense of adventure and accomplishment

Ready to get started?

Applications accepted May 1 – July 31 every year
Registration opens May 1 on our Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) portal

APPLICATION OPEN MAY 1

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