The Colorado Gives Foundation is dedicated to supporting Jeffco communities, aiming for them to thrive by ensuring residents live fulfilled lives, participate meaningfully in their communities, and foster connections and support amongst each other. Their strategic impact work focuses on advancing metrics in specific areas to enhance community well-being.
The Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant program offers unrestricted, one-year financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the Jeffco area and contribute to the thriving of its communities. This grant prioritizes projects that align with the Colorado Gives Foundation’s strategic impact areas, including Essential Needs, Economic Prosperity, Resilient and Connected Neighborhoods, and Civic Engagement. The grant amounts are not predefined; instead, they vary based on the proposed project's demonstrated impact and how well it matches the primary purposes of the funding. Grant decisions are made on a rolling basis with priority given to early applicants.