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Grants Overview

2024 Fall Grant Cycle: September 11, 2024-November 11, 2024
Spring Grant Cycle: December 16, 2024-March 10, 2025

Application Overview

  • Read through the Important Notes page carefully

  • Submit an email of Inquiry or call to discuss your proposal with the Executive Director to ensure it will be considered by the DEF Grants Committee.

  • Prepare your budget and include quotes - these will be the only attachment(s) you will need to upload

  • Prepare & submit your application through our Google Form. Be prepared to fill out the application at one time, as there is no option to save one’s work and continue later. 

  • If granted, contact DEF at (970) 769-7600 or 9rfoundation@gmail.com to schedule a school visit with a DEF representative to view your grant in action

  • Submit your Post-Grant Evaluation after implementation, if your grant is funded.  Don’t forget to take photographs – obtain permission to photograph students before submitting them to DEF!!

Step 1: Email of Inquiry

  • Submit a brief Email of Inquiry (EOI) before completing a full grant application.

  • Submit your EOI as early as possible to allow for sufficient time to be reviewed.

  • EOIs can be submitted once the grant cycle opens. The DEF Executive Director will contact you after your EOI has been reviewed. If your proposal appears to be a good match, you will be invited to submit a full grant application. ​

  • ​​Emails of inquiry may be sent to 9rfoundation@gmail.com

Step 2: Apply

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  • Prepare your grant and budget document ahead of time.  You will not be able to start your application, save, and return to it.​​

  • Review the guidelines and criteria link below for guidance in formulating your narrative. Don't forget to make connections to Portrait of the Graduate. Click here for Narrative Guidelines and Content Criteria.

  • Prepare your budget using the template below. Be sure to verify the total amount on the budget with the requested amount on your application. Don't forget to save as, you will need to upload this attachment when prompted. Click here to access the Budget Template.  

  • Access the grant application using the "Apply" button below and submit!

Step 3: Post-Grant Evaluation

  • A post-grant evaluation is required for all awarded grants. The post-grant evaluation allows DEF to assess the quality and/or impact of funded grants.

  • The evaluation should be submitted 6 months after implementation, but extensions may be requested.

  • The evaluation must be received prior to making a new grant request to be considered for subsequent funding, or within 6 months of receiving the grant, whichever comes first. ​​

  • When you are awarded your grant, you will receive a Google Form Link for submitting your post grant evaluation with photos within one year of receiving notification.

  • Before submitting photos, please ensure that you have permission to submit the child's photo.

  • Don't forget to contact a DEF Representative for a site visit to view your grant in action. 

Need Help or Have Questions? 

Contact Wendy Allsbrook Javier, Executive Director at (970) 769-7600 or by email at 9RFoundationGrants@gmail.com for questions pertaining to the DEF Grant Application. 

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Contact 9-R Grant Coordinator in the 9-R Finance Department at (970) 946-5411 ext. 1416 for help with the overall budget and vendor information. 

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Have trouble completing the online application? 

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