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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

North Routt Community Fund

The North Routt Community Fund, a fund of the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, was established by the family of Stephen Stranahan to benefit the community of northern Routt County, Colorado. Only grant requests for charitable purposes that have a public benefit will be considered. Grants up to $7,114 will be considered for funding. 

Open NOW

Due March 3, 2026

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Yampa River Fund

The Yampa River Endowment Fund is a community-based collaborative dedicated to identifying and funding activities that protect the water supply, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities provided by the Yampa River.

The Endowment will invest in projects that:

• Enhance water security for communities, agriculture, the economy, and the natural environment in the Yampa Valley;
• Support a healthy, flowing river and enhance critical low flows through water leases from reservoirs, and;
• Maintain or improve river function through a holistic approach to restoration of riparian and/or in-channel habitat.

Eligible applicants include state and local government entities, public districts and irrigation entities, mutual ditch companies, homeowners associations, and nonprofits.

Open February 17; Applications Due April 1

OTHER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Ski Town Morning Rotary

Ski Town Rotary supports organizations working to better our youth’s livelihood through programs serving youth in Routt County, or programs that may serve both Routt and Moffat Counties together. Grant requests need to be for a specific new or existing programs or projects and direct ties back to our youth to be considered.

Grant awards range from $1,000 - $4,000 this year per application and will be based upon program needs and an internal review of the applications.

Open Now; Applications Due February 28

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Laura Jane Musser Grant Opportunities

Rural Arts Initiative

This initiative hopes to assist nonprofit arts organizations to develop, implement or sustain exceptional artistic opportunities for adults and children in the areas of literary, visual, music and performing arts. General operating grants of up to $12,000 will be considered for this initiative. Eligible arts organizations must have organizational budgets less than $350,000, and be physically located in rural communities with populations of less than 15,000.

February 5 – March 5, 2026

Intercultural Harmony Initiative

This initiative supports projects that promote mutual understanding and cooperation between groups of community members of different cultural backgrounds. Project planning grants up to $5,000 or implementation grants up to $25,000 will be considered.

February 12 – March 12, 2026

RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

RESOURCE

Safety for Nonprofits

Safety for Non-Profits (S4NP) is a pro bono service that will help organizations with policies and protocols that help to comply with OSHA and general safety standards. No cost to the organization to keep volunteers and employees safe.

What: Meg Hummel- Colorado Representative for Safety for Non-Profits

When: February 24, 3-4pm

Where: Community Room, Health and Human Services Building 610 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs

Questions can be directed to Roberta Smith at rsmith@co.routt.co.us

OPPORTUNITY

Workshop: Enhancing Your Ability to Lead through Challenges

This interactive workshop will provide nonprofit leaders with practical tools to strengthen organizational culture and lead effectively through challenge and change. The workshop will be led by D.J. Whetter, Chief Executive Officer of CiviCO, a Colorado-based organization dedicated to igniting and uniting cultures of leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

9 am - 12 pm

Bud Werner Library Hall, Steamboat Springs

RESOURCE

Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund

The Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund provides the short-term capital nonprofits need to maintain services while waiting for government reimbursements. Nonprofits across Colorado are delivering essential services, often under government contracts or grants. These contracts and grants are reliable in the long term, but payment delays can threaten the continuity of services. The Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund fills this gap by providing short-term, low-cost loans.

Eligibility:

• Any Colorado-based nonprofit with an approved and current federal, state or local government grant or contract is eligible for this fund
• No restrictions on nonprofit type, issue area, geographic region, or sector

Loan details:

• Max loan amount: $250,000
• Rate: 2%
• 6-month term with option for 6-month renewal
• Unsecured



Please let YVCF know if you plan to apply so we can support your application.



The Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund is supported by The Denver Foundation, Colorado Gives Foundation, The Colorado Trust, the Boettcher Foundation and Colorado impact investors. First Southwest Bank, a certified CDFI, administers the fund.

UPCOMING NONPROFIT EVENTS

• 2/3 - 2/8 Winter Carnival
• 2/5 Steamboat Symphony Orchestra - Symphony of Champions
• 2/11 Strings Music Festival - Intersections: Music at the Museum
• 2/15 Strings Music Festival - Concert
• 2/23 YVCF Friends of the Foundation
• 2/24 Safety for Nonprofits Presentation
• 2/24 Steamboat Art Museum - Hazie Werner Awards
• 2/25 Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado - Youth of the Year
• 3/3 Strings Music Festival - Intersections: Music at the Museum
• 3/6 Strings Music Festival - Comedian
• 3/7 Strings Music Festival - Concert
• 3/13 Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition - Crane Migration Celebration

See the full events calendar here. Don't see your events listed, make sure to add them to our Nonprofit Calendar. Email Camille for access.

970.879.8632

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