Foundations for the Future 2025
Elevate is offering a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization making a meaningful, positive difference in the quality of life for our local community. This funding can support programs, services, resources, or small facility improvements. Focus areas can include: arts, science, education, health/wellness, and basic needs.
As a local internet provider, Elevate believes in the power of connectivity to transform lives. That's why we're especially excited to support organizations using the internet to do legendary things—whether it's expanding virtual learning, offering telehealth services, developing innovative software solutions, or creating digital tools that make critical resources more accessible. If your organization is harnessing the internet to create impact, we want to help take your mission even further.
Number of Awards
1
Award Amount
$10,000
Key Requirements
- Clear, measurable impact on our community's quality of life
- Incorporate technology or online tools
- Bonus points for tech that creates lasting benefit
Key Dates
- August 1–September 1: Online application open
- September 2–October 3: Review period
- October 2025: Grant recipient announced
Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
- Have a physical office within Delta or Montrose County
- Be a non-profit or not-for-profit organization
- Prove impact by identifying how the organization/program sets up the community for future success
- Be able to quantify their impact on the quality of life for their community
- Not have been funded by DMEA/Elevate for more than $5,000 annually in the past 2 years ($10,000 cumulative). Previous Foundations for the Future grant awardees are not eligible.
What this grant is not for:
- Event sponsorships
- Large-scale capital facility campaigns
- Private and for-profit businesses
- Start up organizations
- Organization operational costs
- Travel costs
- Educational scholarships for individuals
