$5.7 Million Boost for Jeffco Supports Nonprofits Addressing Local Needs

$5.7 Million Boost for 184 Jeffco Nonprofits Addressing Local Needs

In September, we awarded $5.7 million to nonprofits working in Jefferson County (Jeffco) to help our community thrive.

This $5.7 million funding opportunity is the largest that the community foundation has ever made available to nonprofits serving Jeffco. The Foundation initially planned to award about $4 million, however, over $8 million in requests came in indicating tremendous need. Recognizing this, we found a way to do more and provide an additional $1.7 million in funding. “The work our partners are doing in Jeffco aligns seamlessly with our impact areas of Collective Wellbeing, Economic Freedom and Vibrant Communities,” said the Foundation’s community impact vice president savinay nathan. “Together, we are working to ensure all of Jeffco is thriving.” 

“It’s inspiring to support the nonprofits and their teams who are feeding our families, helping with access to health, reducing loneliness and depression, advocating for affordable housing and child care, and training our neighbors so they can get good jobs,” said savinay.

“Our grant investment is truly about creating opportunities to help our neighbors stabilize life during tough times,” said savinay. “Thriving depends on our surroundings and on our networks, so we want to support efforts that enhance quality of life for everyone in Jefferson County,” he added.  

$5,701,387 was awarded across six focus areas.

Grant awards across six focus areas include: