YVCF Community Grant Cycle
YVCF Community Grant Cycle supports nonprofits in Routt and Moffat counties with program and general operating funding to address charitable needs and advance shared community goals.
Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2027 (Annual applications) | June 1, 2027 or earlier completion (2026–27 grant report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant, to be spent within one year of issuance
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs and general operations addressing charitable needs and shared community goals in Routt and Moffat counties.
Key Information: Applicants need at least 12 months of operating history and financials as a registered 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored organization.
Description
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) offers annual Community Grants in partnership with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, donor advised fund holders, and other granting endowments. The cycle supports nonprofit work benefiting Routt and Moffat counties, with an emphasis on charitable need, positive impact, and collaboration toward shared community goals.
Applicants may seek restricted program funding or, when eligible, unrestricted general operating support. Program grants fund defined activities and require documentation of their specific use. General operating grants give organizations flexibility to address their greatest needs, including programs, innovation, emergent action, and sustainability. YVCF’s trust-based approach emphasizes transparency, dialogue, mutual learning, and relationships with local nonprofits while seeking to streamline applications and reporting.
