Grant Policies

• Grants are generally reviewed every quarter and will be announced the following month.

• Grant amounts are generally limited to $2,500.

• The MSCF grants may not be used to reimburse already expended funds.

• Grants will be awarded as a means to forward the mission of MSCF – “Inspire and strengthen community connections, stewardship, and well-being,” and to positively impact Manitou Springs, consistent with that mission. 

• Whenever possible, the Foundation will leverage community resources in awarding grants.

• Except in emergency situations, the Foundation funds organizations, programs, or projects, rather than individuals.

• Applicants will be required to provide information about how grant funds are to be spent.

• Although not required for a grant, the corporate status of the applicant may be requested, along with additional documentation.

Grant Requests Funded

Friday Art Walk, Moonlight Market, Children of Gaia, Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce summer concerts, Manitou Music Foundation live music initiative, Manitou Springs Creative District Day of friendship, Manitou Springs Historical Society cemetery fundraiser, Poetry Heals summer theater program, City of Manitou Springs 150th birthday celebration and community potluck, Flying Pig Farms learning center yurt, Meditation and Movement Program, Manitou Pollinators, Manitou Springs School District trail project, Carnegie Library Renovation Project, and Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament.