Program-Related Investment

From Kenneth King Foundation

Based in Colorado, our focus is removing barriers to employment, opening pathways to meaningful employment and creating opportunities for enterpreneurship.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program primarily supports entrepreneurship and job creation initiatives that have a stable income source, making them capable of servicing loans and/or managing equity investment. Though it focuses on these areas, it's open to all programs that align with the foundation's focus areas, including projects like bridge debt for capital campaigns backed by future grants. Program-related investments (PRIs) may vary in their terms and structure, tailored to the needs and nature of the organization. The funding range for these grants and PRIs is between $10,000 and $200,000, with PRIs generally ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. These opportunities are indicative of the foundation's broader commitment to supporting impactful programs through financial investment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, emphasizing the flexibility and accessibility of the funding process.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CO
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations listed in Guidestar
Other
  • Based in Colorado, serving or not exclusively serving Colorado residents
  • Programs aimed at improving earning potential and quality of life
  • Alignment with the Foundation's four focus areas
  • Clearly presented goals, objectives, and strategies
  • Must demonstrate previous success in job creation or business growth opportunities
  • Sustainable and diversified funding streams required
  • Must have been operational for a minimum of two consecutive years
  • Strong, effective, and ongoing evaluation of organization and programs, with measurable outputs and outcomes
  • Adherence to best practices and principles
  • Must have a reliable income stream for servicing loans or taking on equity investment
  • Measurable social impact is desired
  • Proven record of job creation and provision of entrepreneurship skills
10k – 200k

Submission

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