Adams County has launched the 2025 Building Resilient Community-Based Organizations (BRCBO) program to support the growth, resilience, and capacity of community-based organizations serving residents of Adams County, Colorado. The initiative offers both financial support and a suite of strategic development resources to selected participants, aiming to build long-term organizational sustainability and effectiveness.
Up to ten organizations will be selected to participate in a structured capacity-building cohort. Each organization will receive $12,000 in funding to support their engagement in the program’s coaching, training, and strategic planning components. This includes 10 coaching sessions, 3 to 5 interactive training workshops, and the creation of a 1–3-year strategic plan. Organizations will also gain access to continued professional development guidance and networking opportunities.
Participation in structured programming is a key element of the grant. Organizations must commit to at least 18 hours of workshop-based training and approximately 16 hours of strategic planning over a series of full-day, half-day, or mixed-format sessions. Attendance is mandatory for all dates within the selected session format. Workshops and coaching sessions are scheduled from August through September at the Government and Human Services Centers.
The grant is open to a broad range of organizations, including nonprofits, academic institutions, school districts, Native American tribes, private sector organizations, and governmental entities, provided they serve Adams County residents and demonstrate a clear commitment to building organizational resilience. Selected participants must collaborate with Ecosistema Design and Adams County staff throughout the process.
Applications are open from April 15, 2025, to May 18, 2025. All communications should be directed to the Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities (SPARC) team via email at SPARC@adcogov.org.
