Specific Qualifications and Examples
The WCCA Micro Grant Program is open to civic groups (such as Rotary, Optimist, and Kiwanis) neighborhood organizations (such as Two Creeks, Morse Park, Eiber, and NE Lakewood), 501(c)3 nonprofits (such as 40 West Arts, a Co-op Gallery Group, or The Action Center), and for cases in which the public good element is strong, a private individual or commercial entity may apply.
Grant applicants must have a clear benefit to the public good. Such examples might include bike racks or other pedestrian amenities for public areas, beautification projects (murals, public art, artistic crosswalk) in public spaces, or dedicated private spaces with public access; support for a specific public school project or student experience; or matching support for NPP or other community-centric grants.
WCCA's Grant Program Can Help Your Little Idea Have a Big Impact!
Does your civic, neighborhood, or nonprofit organization have an idea that benefits the West Colfax corridor, but you need a little funding to make it happen? Do you or your business have a proposal that beautifies West Colfax or improves the business climate in the corridor—and you’re willing to work to see it through if you had some financial support?
If so, the West Colfax Community Association (WCCA) may be able to help! Consider applying for a WCCA Micro Grant, ranging from $250 to $1,500. These grants are designed for local individuals or organizations who have ideas to improve the West Colfax community. Concepts must have a clear benefit to the public good. (The Lakewood-W. Colfax BID is a supporting partner of this program.)
Funding Levels
$250 to $1,500 (may receive partnering funds from the local BID or other sources)
How/When Awarded
Spring grant deadline : March 15 (awarded by June 30)
Fall grant deadline : September 1 (awarded by Dec. 15)
Awards decisions made in a two-step process: 1) a recommendation from a WCCA member or leader, and 2) approval of the WCCA and/or the BID Boards of Directors.
Grant Criteria
Must be a service organization with a West Colfax connection and local impact
Must acknowledge source of funds to the organization’s membership/stakeholders
Must demonstrate a minimum of 25% matching funds (50% desired)
Must tie to a “public good” component in one or more of the objectives listed above
Must complete submission process and follow guidelines
Must have a Letter of Support from at least one WCCA member
Must agree to reporting requirements: Notification of project completion within 30 days of target date, including a summary of results and at least two digital photos.
Awards will be based on the impact of the project. The determination of the organization’s ability to execute, and the availability of funds.
Prior Grant Awardees may apply in consecutive years, but this may influence approval as the committees goal is to disburse funds to as many groups as possible.
Micro Grant Application: Key Dates and Deadline Info
Please read the grant criteria before submitting, and then complete the following form; all fields are required. March 15 submissions will be notified on or before June 15 (funds disbursed by June 30). September 1 submissions will be notified on or before December 1 (funds disbursed by Dec. 15). Grant awards are subject to availability of funds. Partial awards are possible. Grant applications received after the published deadline will not considered until the next grant cycle.