Grants to Mesa County, Colorado Nonprofits for
Programs that Benefit Youth, Women, and Families

Foundation / Corporation

Junior Service League (JSL) of Grand Junction

Requests should not exceed $10,000.

The Foundation does not accept requests for multi-year funding. Funds must be committed and used within one (1) year from date of receipt, i.e. funds awarded in December 2017 must be used by December 31, 2018.

• See RFP and/or Grant Guidelines for full eligibility

All applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

-All applicants must have at least a three-member Board of Directors.
-Applicants must have non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
-All programs must have been operating for no less than two (2) years.
-Upon request, all applicants must be able to provide previous fiscal year financial statement (audited if available) in addition to current fiscal year budget.
-All JSL funds must be used in Mesa County and primarily serve Mesa County residents.

JSL will not accept requests from:

-Sectarian/Religious programs designed specifically for their member’s benefit
-Individuals
-Animal rights organizations, not excluding Animal Welfare
-Federal, State or Local governments
-Political groups / candidates
-Media organizations
-Trade associations
-Fundraising drives
-JSL’s own events

JSL does not accept requests for:
- Multi-year funding
- Funding to cover operational costs only, no salary or employee costs

After the selection process is complete and voted on, JSL awards the chosen grant recipients with the funds in December at a celebratory dinner.

JSL will NOT award more than one (1) grant per year to any organization, including parent corporations or subsidiaries.

See the full text of this grant

USA: Colorado: Mesa County

Arts and Culture Children Domestic Violence Homeless Housing Literacy & Libraries Mental Health Nutrition Other Preschool Sports & Recreation Women Workforce Youth/Out-of-School Youth