2021 Application Deadlines
Project Support ll Opened December 8, 2020 Closed February 9, 2021
Project Support Opened January 12, 2021 Closed March 9, 2021
Organizational Support Opens February 10, 2021 Closes April 14, 2021
For more detailed information, please refer to the updated Fort Fund Guidelines
If you have any questions regarding Fort Fund you can contact lirvine@fcgov.com or call (970) 416-4225
2021 Application Deadlines
2021 Application Deadlines
All applications must be submitted online through ZoomGrants and must be completed by the date and time listed as the deadline.
Applications may be submitted at your earliest convenience, with applications being available approximately two months prior to the grant application deadline. A pre-application is required. Please review the updated 2021 Guidelines as it relates to COVID-19 requirements and remember that your event may not occur earlier than 60 days after the application deadline. Late applications will not be reviewed.
- 2021 Organizational Support Grant https://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2061&limited=3356
The Fort Fund grant program supports arts and cultural events that enrich the creative vitality of the community, promote local heritage and diversity, provide opportunities for arts and cultural participation, help promote Fort Collins as a cultural center and tourist destination, and promote the health and well-being of all residents and visitors.
Established in 1989, the program distributes lodging tax revenues deposited in the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and the Tourism Programming Account in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-244 of the City Code. There are three funding categories. Local non-profit organizations may apply to Fort Fund for cultural and/or tourism event support. The Cultural Resources Board is authorized to review grant applications based on approved guidelines and make recommendations for Fort Fund grants to City Council, pursuant to Section 2-203(2) of the City Code.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Fort Fund guidelines: https://www.fcgov.com/fortfund/pdf/fort-fund-guidelines.pdf.