The Weld Community Foundation has announced the Littler Youth Fund to support grants for youth programs/projects in Weld County and is all about making a positive impact in the lives of Weld County youth and addressing current and/or ongoing community needs. Funding Information Grant range up to $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Weld Community Foundation provides charitable funding to: Nonprofits classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organizations Other eligible tax exempt entities (such as municipalities, schools and faith-based organizations) Non-exempt groups with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school, or public agency Organizations should also predominantly serve residents of Weld County, Colorado Organizations applying: must have a project with measurable outcomes have programs that benefit the youth of Weld County (defined as birth to 18 years old) address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources have a well-planned approach to meeting an identified community issue and/or need have an established base of support bring committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff to undertake the project Criteria The Community Foundation gives priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: provide for more efficient use of community resources, promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and reduce the duplication of services in the community test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques for solving important community problems promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community affairs build on local community strengths and assets initiate efforts that will continue and grow in their effectiveness For more information, visit Weld Community Foundation.