Town of Castle Rock Council Community Grant Program

The Council Community Grant Program is a funding initiative managed by the Town of Castle Rock and financed through its General Fund. It is specifically structured to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations delivering community-centered projects. Each application may request up to $1,000 annually, with the entire program’s annual budget capped at $16,000. No more than $4,000 may be distributed in any given quarter. Funding is limited and distributed on a quarterly review basis, with preference given to projects aligned with local priorities. The program's core objective is to enhance the quality of life in Castle Rock, Colorado, by supporting initiatives that serve youth, senior citizens, environmental and sustainability causes, and community-based visual and performing arts. Only nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, and each organization may receive funding only once per calendar year. A key requirement is that organizations must submit proof of their nonprofit status via an IRS Affirmation Letter. Submissions are accepted on an as-needed basis and reviewed quarterly. If an application is not approved during the current quarter’s review, it may be resubmitted for consideration in the next cycle, provided the proposal remains valid. A representative from the applying organization must attend the designated Town Council meeting during which their application is reviewed. These meetings are held in alignment with the quarterly deadlines. The 2025 quarterly deadlines are as follows: February 21 for Q1 (reviewed on March 18), May 20 for Q2 (reviewed on June 17), August 15 for Q3 (reviewed on September 16), and November 14 for Q4 (reviewed on December 16). This pattern of quarterly submission and review suggests a recurring structure. While the program is not rolling, it does recur regularly, with new application windows aligning with the start of each quarter. Applications must be submitted either by email to the Finance Department or mailed directly to the Town of Castle Rock, addressed to the Finance Department at 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. The program requires direct participation in the review process and prioritizes transparency and accountability by mandating in-person representation during council deliberations. No specific application questions or forms were detailed in the source material. No information is provided regarding named contacts, phone numbers, or email addresses for individuals overseeing the program. However, the destination for physical or electronic submissions is clearly established as the Town’s Finance Department.