Town of Castle Rock Council Community Grant Program 2025

The Council Community Grant Program is a local funding initiative operated by the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado. Funded through the municipality’s General Fund, this program is intended to support small-scale, community-oriented nonprofit efforts that enhance the town’s quality of life. Each year, the total allocation for the program is limited to $16,000, with a cap of $4,000 per quarter. Individual grants are capped at $1,000 per organization per year, ensuring that funding is distributed equitably among eligible applicants. The program specifically targets nonprofit organizations conducting community-based projects within Castle Rock. Eligible projects are those that contribute directly to community enrichment, with emphasis placed on activities and programs related to youth and senior citizens, environmental sustainability, and performing and visual arts. The program encourages applications that are aligned with the town’s values and quality of life objectives, making it a strategic tool for fostering local engagement and creative initiatives. Eligibility requirements stipulate that applicants must be nonprofit organizations and must provide an IRS Affirmation Letter verifying their tax-exempt status. Each nonprofit may only receive one Council Community Grant annually. Applications are accepted on an as-needed basis but are reviewed quarterly, allowing multiple opportunities throughout the year for consideration. If an application is not approved in a given quarter, the organization may resubmit in a subsequent round, assuming the project remains valid and aligned with the program’s priorities. A unique procedural requirement of this grant program is that a representative from the applying organization must attend the Town Council meeting during which the application is reviewed. This in-person engagement supports transparency and community involvement in the grant allocation process. The review schedule for the 2025 calendar year includes four deadlines corresponding to quarterly council sessions. The first quarter application deadline is February 21, 2025, with review occurring on March 18, 2025. The second quarter deadline is May 20, 2025, with review on June 17, 2025. The third quarter deadline is August 15, 2025, and council review is scheduled for September 16, 2025. The final quarter deadline is November 14, 2025, with review set for December 16, 2025. Applications may be submitted either electronically via email to the Finance Department or mailed directly to Town Hall. The official mailing address for submissions is: Town of Castle Rock, Attn: Finance Department, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. For questions or additional information, applicants may contact the town at 720-896-8696. While no specific grant manager is listed, the Town’s Finance Department serves as the point of contact for logistical and procedural queries.