2022 Application Deadlines
Project Support ll Opened November 2, 2021 Closed January 4, 2022
Project Support Opened January 4, 2022 Closed March 1, 2022
Organizational Support Opened March 1, 2022 Closed May 3, 2022
For more detailed information, please refer to the updated Fort Fund Guidelines
If you have any questions regarding Fort Fund you can contact smartin@fcgov.com or call (970) 221- 6737.
Fort Fund grants support arts and cultural events that enrich the creative vitality of the community, promote local heritage and diversity, and provide opportunities for arts and cultural participation. The grants help promote Fort Collins as a creative 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.