© 2007 Lake Fork Community Foundation  PO Box 322  Lake City, CO 81235  Email
The Lake Fork Community Foundation meets the first Tuesday of each quarter.  Applications must
be received by the last Friday of the quarter preceding the meeting.  
Please send applications
digitally when possible.

The LFCF receives grant requests which exceed the availability of funds.  All requests, which meet
the funding guidelines, are given full consideration of the Board. $2,500 is
generally the maximum
grant available in a single application.

Funding priorities:
  • Grants are awarded only to groups or organizations whose activities would/do qualify them
    for IRS tax exempt status.
  • Reach as many people as possible in the County.
  • Build on strengths and assets of people in the community and engage them in problem
    solving.
  • Seek challenge of matching grants.
  • Attract volunteer resources and support.
  • Strengthen the private, non-profit sector.
  • Encourage collaboration with other organizations.
  • Build the capacity of the applying organization.
  • Require seed money for innovative projects.
  • Leverage additional public and private resources, both financial and volunteer.

The
Colorado Common Grant Application (CGA) is presented in a format that enables you to
save it to your hard drive and complete it without recreating the document.  The CGA is a stand-
alone document that includes basic instructions for completion.

The
Colorado Common Grant Application User’s Guide (User’s Guide) combines the collective
thoughts of grantmakers, nonprofits, and others to explain intent of questions, offer tips, and
provide an easily accessible source of help, if additional guidance is wanted.  It is not a
replacement for a discussion with a specific foundation about your proposal.

The User’s Guide was not intended to be read beginning to end, rather referenced on an as
needed basis. The on-line file is bookmarked so that you may page directly to the sections or
questions of interest.

  Step 1: Open the
User’s Guide in a separate window to be accessible as you work.  
              Use the bookmark feature to page to additional clarification and tips.

  Step 2: Save the
Common Grant Application to your computer.

  Step 3: Open your saved copy of the Common Grant Application to use as your template.  

        
 Keep in mind that the final proposal includes 4 sections.
                           Section I: Cover Letter
                           Section II: Summary Sheet Form
                           Section III: Narrative
                           Section IV: Attachments (below)

  • Signature of the president or chairperson and another officer of the agency's governing body, and also the
    name, title and telephone number of an individual who may be able to provide additional information
    regarding your application.

  • Itemized project budget.

  • Agency/club/organization current annual income and expense budget (i.e. Balance Sheet, annual audit
    information).

  • Approval by agency/organization's governing board/director approving the project (i.e. copy of the resolution
    or minutes, letter of approval, etc.)

  • List of Officers/Board Members

The Board of Directors will make the final decision.  The Lake Fork Community Foundation reserves the right to request additional
information about your organization, the project, and added financial details.