Sustainable Funding Grant

Northern Colorado United for Youth (NOCO UNIFY) is a philanthropic organization based in Northern Colorado that provides financial support to child-focused nonprofit organizations operating in Larimer and Weld Counties. Their funding programs aim to strengthen community organizations that work directly with youth by offering both substantial and modest financial assistance through two distinct grant mechanisms: the Impact Grant and the Sustainable Funding Grant. This description focuses on the Sustainable Funding Grant (SFG). The Sustainable Funding Grant is intended for nonprofits seeking modest financial support to address operational or year-to-year resource needs. This grant is not appropriate for large capital projects, infrastructure investments, or endowment-related expenditures. Instead, it is tailored for purchasing supplies, covering service-related materials, and supporting minor operational costs that enable an organization to carry out its core functions more effectively. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a primary mission focused on youth in Northern Colorado. The organization must also be financially stable. A copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter is required with the application. The funding amount must be less than 20% of the applicant’s annual operating budget, aligning with the grant’s design for relatively small-scale financial contributions. The application period for the 2026 funding cycle opens November 1, 2025, and closes December 5, 2025. All applications must be complete to be considered by NOCO UNIFY’s Charity Review Committee. Selected grant recipients will be announced at the UNIFY Annual Meeting, typically held in late January or early February, and grant disbursements will be made during that meeting. Applicants are advised that if the funding request reaches $20,000 or higher, they will be required to answer additional questions in the application form. However, this grant program is fundamentally designed for requests below that threshold. Any questions about the application process should be directed to NOCO UNIFY’s contact team.

Ensure funding request is under $20,000 to avoid triggering extra application questions.