Investing in Tomorrow: Supporting Childcare and Youth in Grand County

$35,000 Granted to Support Local Childcare Worker Wages

through the

Grand County Childcare Strategic Investment Fund

The Grand County Childcare Strategic Investment Fund is a new three-year pilot program designed to strengthen and retain the local early childhood workforce by providing quarterly stipends to eligible employees. By investing directly in childcare professionals, the fund aims to stabilize the workforce, support providers in maintaining quality programs, and generate valuable data to guide future childcare investments in Grand County.

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Grantee Highlight

An Opportunity to

Pursue a Passion

For Brandon, a young Grand County musician, a lifelong dream became a reality with support from the Grand Foundation’s Opportunity for Youth Fund.

With grant support, Brandon was able to purchase a concert grand harp, an instrument he had dreamed of calling his own.

Since receiving his harp, he has found meaningful ways to share his music with the community, performing at his local town’s craft fair, playing Christmas carols at the Grand Lake Secret Santa Shop and performing during worship at his church.

For Brandon, the opportunity has been about more than simply owning a harp. It has allowed him to pursue his passion for music while using his talent to connect with and give back to his community. As he shared, “I hope to be able to serve my community more through the gift that the Grand Foundation has given me.”

Through the Opportunity for Youth fund, the Grand Foundation is proud to help Grand County youth pursue their passions, develop their talents and discover new ways to contribute to their communities. Brandon’s story is a wonderful example of how an investment in a young person can create an impact that extends far beyond the individual.

Grant Opportunities for Grand County Youth

Kids should never be held back from pursuing their passions! The Grand Foundation has three funds that provide financial assistance for extracurricular activities: GAP (Grand Activities & Programs Fund), Opportunity for Youth Fund, and Blue Valley Ranch Fund. From speciality camps, music classes, sports equipment, to school trips, these funds can help your child make the most of the opportunities available to them.

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Upcoming Grant Deadlines

Opportunity for Youth Fund

October 1, 2026

Blue Valley Ranch Youth Fund

October 1, 2026

Windy Gap Environmental Fund

October 2, 2026

Town of Winter Park Grant

October 15, 2026

G.A.P. Fund for Youth

October 15, 2026

Community Priorities Fund

October 16, 2026

Town of Fraser Grant

November 1, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Grant

November 15, 2026

Town of Grand Lake Grant

November 15, 2026

Winter Park Housing Assistance Fund

November 15, 2026

Grand Foundation is the

Grand PLACES Fiscal Sponsor

LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAND PLACES HERE

Grand County’s natural landscapes and outdoor spaces are an important part of what makes this community special. Grand PLACES 2050 brings together local governments, nonprofit organizations, land managers, businesses, and community partners to work together to protect and conserve these resources while ensuring equitable access to quality outdoor recreation for generations to come.

The Grand Foundation serves as the fiscal sponsor for Grand PLACES 2050, providing the financial infrastructure needed to support the coalition’s ongoing work. Through this partnership, Grand PLACES 2050 can focus on collaboration, conservation, and creating solutions that balance the needs of people, the land, and the future of Grand County.

Together, Grand PLACES 2050 and its partners are working to ensure that Grand County’s People, Land, Access, Conservation, Ecosystems, and Sustainability remain strong for current and future generations and we’re proud to be a part of it.