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Fund Seeks to Determine the Best Way to Have Greatest Impact Moving Forward
COLORADO SPRINGS – The Gill Foundation announced today it is embarking on a strategic re-evaluation of its Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado to determine the best way to have the biggest impact in Colorado going forward. During this assessment, all of the … more >>
Colorado Springs, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2010) – Seven individuals and organizations from Fort Collins to Durango were recognized this week for their exemplary leadership in making Colorado a place where equality is valued. The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado’s annual Advancing Equality Awards honor leaders and powerful voices in communities across the state—people who … more >>
Gay & Lesbian Fund Honors Six Colorado Groups for Taking a Stand on Equality
Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado has honored six Colorado individuals and organizations with the 2009 Advancing Equality Awards to recognize their commitment to creating an inclusive and equal environment for all people. Honorees have each received … more >>
Award Program Promotes Equality, Shares Spirit of Philanthropy
[Colorado Springs, Colo.] The nomination process for the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado’s Advancing Equality Award program is open to the public for the first time this year. The awards are given to organizations and individuals that demonstrate a commitment to making Colorado a more equal, welcoming, and … more >>
National Philanthropy Day in Colorado Honors Fund’s Philanthropic Contributions
[Colorado Springs, Colo.] The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado has been named the 2009 Outstanding Foundation by National Philanthropy Day in Colorado. Every year, National Philanthropy Day honors individuals, organizations, foundations, businesses, and corporations for their exceptional and impactful philanthropic and volunteer contributions in Colorado.
The award … 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.
