Given the economic climate, the Foundation is only accepting proposals from those organizations that have previously received funding. No new applicants will be accepted at this time.

In the future, applications will again be open to organizations that meet the following general criteria within the Colorado Front Range:

• Programs serving inner-city ministries
• Programs improving the cultural quality of life
• Programs delivering and improving economic education
• Programs serving youth and families at risk
• Programs serving children's health (both mental and physical)

Letter of Inquiry Process is in effect beginning with the 2010-2011 grant cycle.

The LOI deadline is September 1 of each year.

The requirements are:

One-page letter maximum addressing the following:

• A brief overview of the organization's background, mission and programs
• Summary of the project to be funded
• State the amount requested

Attachments to the one-page letter are accepted and should include the
following:

• Board
• Key Staff
• Major Contributors
• Most recent 501(c)(3) determination letter

The letters will be reviewed and finalists will be chosen to submit a full Common Grant Application Proposal.  The finalists will be notified in September, with the full proposals being due October 1.

Distributions are made by the following March 31.

Submit Letter of Inquiry / Grant Proposal to:

The Rollie R. Kelley Family Foundation Fund
c/o The Denver Foundation
55 Madison St., 8th Floor
Denver, CO 80206