Community Foundation Educational and Entrepreneurial Fund
Community Foundation Serving SW Colorado 970-375-5807
P O Box 1673 fax 970-375-5806
Durango, CO 81302
INTERESTS: Education and Entrepreneurial Development
Geographic area: La Plata County
Deadline for concept proposal: April 1, 2011
Proposals will be screened by April 15, 2011 to determine if they strongly relate to the funding priorities. If a request meets the initial criteria, the applicant will be asked to develop a more detailed proposal. Eligibility for funding will be determined at this time.
Expanded proposal deadline: April 30, 2011
Funding: May 15, 2011
PURPOSE: To encourage educational and entrepreneurial development in our region. We believe that by fostering educational and entrepreneurial skills we can make our community a better place to live.
GRANT RANGE: $10,000 to $100,000
DETAILS: How to apply: Please submit a 2 page proposal by April 1, 2011, via email to elizabeth@swcommunityfoundation.org
Proposal needs to include:
Date
Contact person and title
Contact information
Amount Requested
Mission/title of idea
Brief Summary of the proposal:
Your strategy, is the idea timely?
Who the grant targets
How will funding this proposal make a difference and what niche does it fill?
Expanded proposal if requested will include at least:
Planned products and services
Operation plan (location, equipment, people, process etc.)
What are your qualifications to do this?
What employment opportunities are you providing?
Pricing structure of product or service
Marketing plan and Marketing research
Current demand and evidence of demand
What barriers do you anticipate?
Milestones and deliverables
Additional information that relates to your specific proposal
RESTRICTIONS:
Focus is on new innovation and educational opportunities in La Plata County, and proposals need to benefit those that live and work here. Initiatives need to have a significant potential to impact education and entrepreneurship. You can apply once within a calendar year.
No funding for political, social, fraternal or arts organizations, construction projects, endowments, special events, loans, scholarships, institutions that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual preference in policy or in practice, political lobbying, medical research, organizations that engage in religious activities.