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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.

There is up to $7,114 available to grant this year. Grants up to the full funding amount will be considered. 

OPEN NOW

Due March 5, 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.

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Due April 1, 2026

OPPORTUNITY

Call for Nominations: Philanthropist of the Year

Do you know an individual, business, or youth who has exhibited significant charitable giving, insightful leadership, and volunteerism and/or who encourages others to contribute by example? Please take a moment to submit a nomination for the 2026 Philanthropist of the Year Award by May 1, 2026.

OTHER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

OPEN NOW

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.

OPEN NOW

March 12, 2026

RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

LEARNING

Creating a Board That Works

A recent article in Blue Avocado explores some of the challenges nonprofits face in engaging their board. The article argues that nonprofit boards often underperform not because members lack commitment, but because they have not received proper orientation, are unclear about their roles, or are underutilized. When boards are treated mainly as fundraisers or passive attendees, organizations might miss out on potential assets board members have to offer. The article offers several strategies to better engage your board such as investing in the relationship between the Executive Director and Board Chair, creating more intentional meetings, strategically considering board composition, and ensuring new board members are properly onboarded.

Read the full article here

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.

YVCF NONPROFIT RESOURCES

UPCOMING NONPROFIT EVENTS

• 3/3 Strings Music Festival - Intersections: Music at the Museum
• 3/5 Insight: Art for Climate Action Opening Reception
• 3/6 First Friday Art Walk
• 3/6 Discover Learning Center Art Show
• 3/6 Strings Music Festival - Comedian
• 3/7 STARS Mountain Challenge Fundraiser
• 3/7 The Velvet Masquerade - Perry-Mansfield
• 3/7 Strings Music Festival - Concert
• 3/7 Wildhorse Cinema: The Man Who Saves the World
• 3/6-16 Discovery Learning Center's Annual Online Auction
• 3/9 State of the River - Upper Yampa
• 3/10 State of the River - Lower Yampa
• 3/11 Hospice Daffodils: Northwest Colorado Health
• 3/13 Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition - Crane Migration Celebration
• 3/14 Family Development Center's Charity Pickleball Tournament
• 3/15 Steamboat Chamber Singers St. Patrick's Day Concert
• 3/15 Strings Music Festival - Comedian
• 3/18 Ag Week Hayden Community Gathering
• 3/18 Strings Music Festival - Concert
• 3/19 Ag Week South Routt Community Gathering
• 3/20 CAA: Ag Week Celebration at STARS
• 3/22 Strings Music Festival - Concert
• 3/23 Ag Week North Routt Community Gathering
• 3/24 Ag Week Breakfast
• 3/24 YVCF Nonprofit Board Fundamentals Training
• 3/26 Strings School Days Concert
• 3/26-28 Steamboat Dance Theatre Annual Fundraiser
• 3/29 Brighter World Child Advocacy Kick-Off Event
• 4/4 YVAP Masquerade Ball Fundraiser
• 4/8 YVCF Impact 100: Pints for a Purpose

See the full events calendar here, and be sure to check it before scheduling your event. Don't see your events listed, make sure to add them to our Nonprofit Calendar. Email Camille for access.

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