Guidelines
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We prefer grants for capital projects, specific programs, and joint ventures with other funders. In our decision making, a greater number of people served usually takes precedence over a lesser number served. Similarly, service to the general population usually takes precedence over service to a special group.
The Foundation’s grants fall into two categories: large grants ($10,000 or more) and small grants (less than $10,000). Grants greater than $50,000 will, in most instances, be part of an advocacy project, and full funding will take place over several years.
Due to numerous large capital projects we are currently not accepting grant applications.
Geographic Focus
The Erion Family Foundation’s geographic focus primarily centers on Northern Colorado, allowing them to directly impact and strengthen the local nonprofit sector. This concentrated effort reflects a commitment to making a meaningful difference within the community they call home.
Within Northern Colorado, the foundation has identified two key focus areas for support: education and housing. These areas represent critical pillars for community development and well-being, fostering opportunities for growth and stability
Areas of Interest
The Foundation balances its grant making between five general areas. Our current focus is Education and Housing
Major Project Advocacy
Health and Welfare
Basic Needs
Education
Culture and Community
Leverage Through Partnership
We like to join with other grantors, corporate leaders, community organizations, and governmental subdivisions to effect synergies that will improve the community. We recognize challenge grants and matching grants as important tools to encourage broad-based community support.
Family Volunteer Grants
Legacy Grants
What We Don’t Fund
The Foundation does not accept grant applications for the following:
- private foundations
- organizations that don’t have fiscal responsibility for the proposed project
- any non-501(c)(3) organizations, with the exception of city, county, and state governments and institutions
- religious programs or organizations
- political programs or organizations
- private schools
- debt reduction or deficit reduction
- operating or survival funding for individuals or organizations
- individuals
Board Member Contact
Project Advocacy
We Are Dedicated
We require a completed grant application form. We’ve developed a simple form to save both applicant and board time. If you need more information contact us today!