Note: It is highly recommended that you review our funding guidelines and practices before sending in the application outlined below. Click here for the funding guidelines and practices.

DEADLINES

(Items must be postmarked, hand-delivered, or emailed by 5:00pm)*

July 15, 2012* ~ Letters of Inquiry

Letters of Inquiry are due for first time applicants, which include organizations that have not previously received a grant from BFF as well as those that have been denied funding in previous years. 

The Direct Services Letter of Inquiry Form outlines what information the Foundation requests.  The Foundation requires that you submit this form with your Letter of Inquiry.

Please click here to download the Direct Services Letter of Inquiry Form as a PDF file.  (Best for mail and hand-delivery) 
Please click here to download the Direct Services Letter of Inqiury Form as a Word document.  (Best for email)

September 1, 2012* ~ Full Proposals

Full proposals are due from solicited organizations and past grantees.  The Foundation requests that you to use the Colorado Common Grant Application.  Please include the "Financial Attachments" and "Other Attachments" listed on the Common Grant Application.  The Foundation will contact you via written correspondence regarding our funding decision. Applicants are typically notified within 60 days of the application deadline.

* If the deadline falls on a weekend, both Letters of Inquiry and Full Proposals are due by 5:00pm on the last business day before the deadline.

DELIVERY*

The foundation accepts LOI's and proposals by U.S. mail, fax, or email:

* If the deadline falls on a weekend, both Letters of Inquiry and Full Proposals are due by 5:00pm on the last business day before the deadline.