Technical Assistance (TA) Fund Grant

From The Denver Foundation

The Denver Foundation's mission is to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen the Denver community. As a community foundation, they manage a variety of funds and initiatives that aim to address the needs and improve the lives of the residents in the Denver area. The foundation focuses on building a more equitable and vibrant community through grantmaking, philanthropy, and community leadership.

Type of Support

Overview

The Technical Assistance (TA) Fund at The Denver Foundation is designed for qualified nonprofits seeking to improve their operational effectiveness. This grant program is open to organizations that have received a grant from The Denver Foundation within the last three years and is intended to support activities that build new skills and knowledge. The TA Fund emphasizes projects that require active involvement rather than passive services, such as developing an organizational marketing plan with a consultant, rather than funding the printing of promotional materials. Grants range from $500 to $6,000, with an average award of $2,500 to $3,000.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CO (Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Broomfield County, Denver County, Douglas County, Jefferson County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
Organization Budget And Years
Organization's annual budget is at least 500k
Other
  • Must have received a grant from The Denver Foundation within the last three years
  • Must serve people in the seven-county Metro Denver region
  • Must align with core values of community member and constituent leadership and racial equity
  • Can use an individual consultant, nonprofit organization, or for-profit firm as technical assistance provider
  • Eligible for up to two TA grants from The Denver Foundation each calendar year
  • Must complete the project funded by the first grant and submit a satisfactory final report before applying for a second grant
  • Organizations with operating revenues over $500,000 must contribute 20% of the project budget

Ineligibility

Organizations with fund balance deficits as indicated on their most recent fiscal year balance sheet
Organizations and/or programs that discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status
Activities, projects, or programs occurring before the grant is awarded
Capital campaigns, including planning or development
Endowments or other reserve funds
Membership or affiliation campaigns, dinners, or special events
Food or travel costs
Grants promoting political doctrine or religious activities
Grants to individuals
Scholarships or sponsorships, including special events or fundraisers
Grants to parochial or religious schools.
500 – 6k

Submission

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