Grant Opportunities

* IMPORTANT NEW UPDATE FOR 2026 GRANT CYCLE *

Thank you for your interest in the Belton Family Foundation.

Grant proposals should address one of the areas of the foundation’s focus (see here). Initial grants are between $5,000 – $20,000 per year. The foundation prefers to develop relationships before granting larger donations or multi-year funding. We are willing to evaluate multi-year grants depending on the impact and expected outcome of the initiative, and a report is expected to be submitted during in-between years.

Geographic scope: The foundation prefers to support organizations that are based in Minnesota and Colorado communities.

Letters of Intent are received March 6 – April 15 through the online form below. If your proposal is deemed a good fit, a representative of the Foundation will reach out by June 15 with application instructions. (Note: if you are a returning organization requesting funding for the same project, please complete the LOI form below to indicate your interest for the current grant cycle and a brief impact report will be required in lieu of a full application.) The application (or impact report) is due between August 1 – August 31. Formal notification of funding status will be no later than November 30. Funds will be distributed via USPS by December 31. An Impact Report will be required for any donation that is more than $20,000 and is due six months after the December check distribution (i.e., no later than June 30th following the application year).

The BELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION predominately funds entities that are classified by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). We consider funding through a fiscal agent on a case-by-case basis.

The Foundation does not accept proposals to fund individuals, government agencies, for-profit business, special events or conferences, or endowments. We do not support labor organizations, lobbying, or political campaigns.

Have an idea to propose to the foundation?

Please complete the Letter of Intent form below. If you have any trouble completing the form or need other assistance, please contact us at hello@beltonfamilyfoundation.com.

The Letter of Intent form is closed for the 2025 grant cycle.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our 2026 grant cycle has been delayed. Please check back on March 1, 2026, for updates to the Foundation grant process, including access to the Letter of Intent form.

Letter of Intent Form:

Foundation focus areas can be reviewed here.

** IMPORTANT NOTICE: After you submit your LOI, you will receive an email confirmation from the Foundation that your submitted LOI has been received. If you DO NOT receive a confirmation within 5 business days, please contact us at the email above.

Name of Organization *

Website *

Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone *

Area of Focus *

Which foundation focus best fits your project?

Project Title *

List your proposed project title here.

Dollar Amount Request *

Please let us know how much funding you are requesting from the foundation in US Dollars.

Tell us about your organization (200 words or less) *

Briefly let us know a bit about you or your organization, and your interest in the BELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION.

Tell us about your project, including grant request amount (500 words or less) *

Briefly describe your project idea, including how much money you are seeking, and how it relates to your chosen BELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION focus area.

Is this funding for a specific project or for General Operating Costs? *

Specific Project
General Operating Costs

Please tell us how you learned of the Belton Family Foundation (100 words or less) *

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