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Teller County Program UpdatesThe 2026 funding cycle will have an enhanced focus on organizations that have been impacted by executive orders, federal funding, and state funding.
While we will accept applications from all core focus areas (Health & Human Services, Education, Arts & Culture, and Environment), we will seek to support organizations that have experienced significant impact to their budgets and programs. Areas of focus may include organizations that support economically disadvantaged individuals and families through rental assistance, housing support, food, Medicaid, and violence prevention and intervention. |
Our budget of $120,000 will be awarded to 12 organizations. Each organization that presents at Pitch Day will receive an award. Eight grants will be awarded to organizations who fall into the above narrative. The remaining four grants will be reserved for organizations that fall outside the above narrative. We recognize that other types of organizations may be experiencing other funding hardships, and therefore we want to give a space to simultaneously fill that need.
Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $15,000. Organizations will not be asked to request a funding amount. We will inquire about the percentage of your budget that is compromised by federal and/or state funding cuts.
Please reach out to Katy if you are a new organization to arrange a Pre-Application meeting. Returning organizations are encouraged to reach out if you have specific questions in relation to fit for 2026. Organizations who received funding in 2025 are required to take one year off before applying again.
Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $15,000. Organizations will not be asked to request a funding amount. We will inquire about the percentage of your budget that is compromised by federal and/or state funding cuts.
Please reach out to Katy if you are a new organization to arrange a Pre-Application meeting. Returning organizations are encouraged to reach out if you have specific questions in relation to fit for 2026. Organizations who received funding in 2025 are required to take one year off before applying again.
2026 Program Timeline
2025 Grants
Education
Montessori Intergenerational Learning Centers - $10,000
Parent Challenge - $10,000
Teach for America - $10,000
Parent Challenge - $10,000
Teach for America - $10,000
Health & Human Services
Family Promise of Colorado Springs - $10,000
Kingdom Builders Family Life Center - $10,000
Pikes Peak United Way - $10,000
Safe Passage - $10,000
Kingdom Builders Family Life Center - $10,000
Pikes Peak United Way - $10,000
Safe Passage - $10,000
Arts & Culture
Manitou Art Theatre - $10,000
Environment
Catamount Institute- $10,000