Priority: Caring for Pueblo County
Caring for Colorado’s place-based priority, Caring for Pueblo County, works to elevate the power of people and place to create equity in health, well-being, and opportunity for Pueblo County’s children, youth, and their families.
The Pueblo Youth Action Council (PYAC), established in 2021 by Caring for Colorado’s Packard Fund for Pueblo, fosters community engagement and leadership among young people in Pueblo County. Through this program, students manage their own grant cycle during the school year, gaining firsthand experience in philanthropy and addressing local issues. They also raise funds for nonprofits tackling community challenges they have identified, with 100% of the funds going directly to these organizations.
In partnership with YouthRoots and HOPE at Alpha Learning Academy, this year’s PYAC is now accepting grant proposals for youth services in three funding areas:
- Gang Prevention
- Substance Use Disorder
- Mental Health
Before You Apply
Please see the Funding Opportunity for more information on funding areas and timelines. Grants will range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Part 1 Applications are due Tuesday, March 11, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Part 1 consists of a registration form and a brief summary of your organization and project. If eligibility requirements are met, you’ll receive instructions to complete the full application.
| Application Timeline Part 1: Due March 11, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. Part 2 (if invited to submit): Opens Friday, March 14, with full applications due Thursday, April 17, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. Grant Awards Announced: May 1, 2025 |
We Are Here to Help!
Our director of place-based philanthropy is available to answer questions to prepare your Part 1 Application. Contact Gina Lopez Ferguson.
If you need technical assistance accessing our grant application portal, please contact our Grants Management team at grants@caringforcolorado.org or by phone at 719-566-7841.