Amount
$50,000 – $100,000+ (invite-only; multi-year possible for established partners).
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Daniels Fund Grants
Deadline
No fixed deadline. Invitations issued year-round after cultivation.
Cycle
Relationship-driven; proposals submitted upon request.
Effort & Priority
Effort: 6 | Priority: Worth Exploring
Expected success: Medium once invited.
Why It Matters
Daniels Fund is a marquee Mountain West foundation funding youth development and community impact. Securing an invitation can yield six-figure, multi-year support for capital, capacity, or innovation projects at SungateKids.
Cultivation Plan
- Leverage existing contacts (e.g., Senior Grants Officer Doug Elliott) for introductions.
- Invite program staff to tour the center in early 2026; emphasize regional impact and stewardship strength.
- Identify a distinctive investment concept (e.g., technology upgrade, new therapy wing, innovative youth-led prevention lab).
- Stay engaged with Daniels Fund events and communications to remain visible.
Case for Support
- Highlight demonstrable outcomes with high-need youth and families across Colorado.
- Show operational excellence and financial stewardship—Daniels Fund backs proven, high-impact organizations.
- Present a bold yet achievable vision requiring catalytic funding (e.g., scaling survivor-led programming, expanding rural reach).
- Frame SungateKids as a trusted partner delivering measurable transformation for abused children.
Risks & Mitigation
- Invitation gate: Without a strong relationship, proposals are not accepted. Prioritize cultivation before drafting materials.
- Broad mandate: Ensure the pitch stands out among youth development projects by linking to justice and mental health outcomes.
- Patience required: Timeline can span 12–18 months; maintain regular, value-added touchpoints without over-asking.