What you need, when you need it

Just a friendly reminder that we are continuing to add information, tutorials, grant deadlines, and other important details to pages dedicated to your tier of partnership with the district. Please use these resources to help answer your questions. 

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Resources for Good

A Look Back at SCFD Month

In February, Governor Polis proclaimed February 21 - March 21 SCFD Month! We kicked off this month of Culture for All with our annual Day at the Capitol. From screen-printing to birds of prey, we had a great morning at the Capitol connecting with legislators, funded partners, and members of the public about arts, culture and science. Throughout the month, many of you also added some wonder to your feeds by taking part in our #SCFDMonth2024 social media campaign. Thanks for celebrating with us!

New Staff? Make Sure They're Signed Up for SCFD Email Communications!

As the 2024 grant cycle continues, please ensure that any new staff at your organization who might be involved with SCFD funds get signed up for our email communications! We send regular updates to organizations by Tier regarding grant deadlines, trainings, and more.

Roundtables from The Collaborative of the SCFD

The Collaborative of the SCFD hosts roundtables, trainings and networking events, which are open to all SCFD Tiers. Please RSVP to Jannett@Collaborativescfd.org if you would like to attend the events below.



• Auxiliary Aids and Services for People with Disabilities

This training by Rocky Mountain ADA Director, Emily Shuman, defines effective communication under the ADA, reviews the obligation of organizations to furnish auxiliary aids and services, and covers how to determine appropriate methods of communication. Learners will receive guidance on proactive steps to take for effective communication. This session will focus on best practices for providing ASL interpreters, video remote interpreting (VRI), large print, braille, captioning, and others. Join on Zoom (passcode 861310) on April 4, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

• New Employee Orientation: What is the SCFD? What is the Collaborative of the SCFD? 

For new employees or for those needing a refresher, presented by SCFD Program Officers and the Collaborative of the SCFD's Director. What is the SCFD and how does it relate to my organization? What is the Collaborative and how can I participate? Learn how you can be professionally connected to our amazing art, culture and science community in the Denver-Metro area. This will be a general overview about the two organizations and how they are interrelated. All tiers welcome to attend on April 18, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdemgrT0oG9Ax15EdTVPB2H7wKbcJJatD 

• The Transformative Power of Storytelling and Collaboration

Join the Collaborative of the SCFD for a keynote and Q&A featuring Josh Miller, MBA (he/they) on April 23, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Storytelling is not just an art; it's a powerful impetus for change. That statement embodies Josh Miller’s ethos: “Being visible can shift culture, and sharing our stories can be the catalyst that changes how people see and move through the world.” In the nonprofit sector, storytelling can be the spark that ignites transformation in thought, policy, and action. When blended with collaboration - across departments or through co-creation between institutions and community members – you can unleash a powerful force that can drive social, political, and cultural movements forward. From the sense of belonging of program participants to supporting racial healing and reconciliation, and increasing access to resources, Miller will share stories and real-world case studies that bring these approaches to life. Whether you have a lean team or hundreds of people on staff, these approaches are scalable. Their insights underscore the instrumental role that storytelling and collaboration play in fostering inclusive and equitable spaces and narratives, with the session culminating in action steps and resources to support your organization in putting the learnings into practice. The keynote will be held on Zoom (passcode 305718).

Grant Opportunity: City of Littleton Arts and Culture

In 2022, Littleton voters approved a 5% lodgers' tax on hotels, motels, and short-term rentals. The revenue from this tax is used to support arts, culture and tourism in the Littleton community. 2024 grant applications are now open! Eligible non-profit organizations are not required to be headquartered in Littleton but MUST offer programming in Littleton. Applications are due on April 12, 2024. Learn more here.

"Elevating the SCFD" Shout Out

As part of our ongoing work with you to help raise the profile of the SCFD for residents across the metro area, we’ll be adding a hat tip to organizations who have found a way to include SCFD in their outreach. The goal is to highlight all the ways your organization can help. 

We welcome all funded partners to join us in elevating the value of SCFD. Need ideas or content? Check out our Communicators' Toolkit.

Hat Tip to Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

A special thank you to the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies for their Instagram shoutout!

Register your Free Days with Us

If you have free days, programs or events to share with the public, you can submit them for inclusion on the SCFD website. This is one of the most visited pages on our website. Submit your Free Days. 

April Board Meeting

The next meeting of the SCFD Board of Directors will be held virtually at 1 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Get information for joining meetings and see the full calendar of 2024 board meetings.

Did you know you can stay up to date on all things SCFD more than just once a month? Check out our News You Can Use webpage!