Building a Better Colorado. Together.
In September 2006, more than three thousand participants—many of them teenagers—from across the U.S. and around the world will join a distinguished roster of Nobel Peace Prize winners, including the Dalai Lama of Tibet and Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the PeaceJam Foundation in Denver.
In announcing that the … more >>
Mary Lou Makepeace, executive director of the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado, was recently honored as one of the 2005 Women of Influence, a program launched by the Colorado Springs Business Journal in 2000 that identifies women who are leaders and role models in their fields and have improved life in their communities and … more >>
Colorado philanthropist Tim Gill and the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado today announced a $1 million matching grant to the American Red Cross that will bring a total of $2 million in aid from Coloradoans to Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts.
The grant will match individual donations from Coloradoans up to $250 – dollar for … more >>
Gill Foundation Executive Director Rodger McFarlane, along with Rocky Mountain ALS Chapter Executive Director Kristin Bennett, recently appeared on “Colorado and Company” to raise awareness about ALS – otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The show aired June 26 on KUSA-TV, Channel 9, and focused on the upcoming 2005 Rocky Mountain Walk to D’Feet ALS, … more >>
The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, along with three other organizations that support arts and culture, have a new idea: the consortium offered grants for arts and culture activities to be produced in the new Confluence Park during a two-week period in July.
The program is being financed by the Bee Vradenberg Foundation, Pikes Peak … more >>
When the Briargate Branch Computer Library opens in July 2005, it will boast state-of-the-art technical equipment and capabilities. It will also prominently and permanently recognize the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, which contributed $50,000 toward its construction.
In accepting the grant, the Pikes Peak Library District was required to include sexual orientation in its employment … more >>
Manitou Springs’ long-awaited streetscape improvement project is underway, supported in part by the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado.
First introduced in the 1970’s, the proposed Manitou Avenue upgrade faltered until 2002 when voters endorsed public funding for the five-year construction project. The first phase—launched in mid-March—is the construction of Shoshone Plaza, which will provide a … more >>
We’d like to update you on some important news.
In 2012, we are taking a break from all new grantmaking to undergo a strategic re-evaluation.
During this time, the Gay & Lesbian Fund will not accept any unsolicited 2012 grant applications, but all grantees that were awarded a grant from the Gay & Lesbian Fund during 2011 will receive a grant of the same amount in 2012 with no paperwork required. We will accomplish those renewals by March 1, 2012.
The Gay & Lesbian Fund is a program of the Gill Foundation. The Gill Foundation is as committed to Colorado as ever – giving more than $3.5 million to Colorado nonprofits annually. After this re-evaluation, the Gay & Lesbian Fund, which is only a portion of our Colorado giving, will continue to be a significant part of the foundation’s work in the state. We will announce, and update this site to reflect, the Gay & Lesbian Fund’s revised grantmaking and application guidelines as soon as that information is available.
In the interim, all Colorado programs outside of the Gay & Lesbian Fund, including the funding of our progressive allies, our LGBT and HIV service and advocacy organizations, and our anti-bullying work will continue on their current trajectory and will not be directly affected.
Thank you for your patience in the weeks and months ahead. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@gayandlesbianfund.org.
