Frequently Asked Questions
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City of Aspen Grants FAQ
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City of Aspen Grants FAQ
Yes, general operating requests are considered.
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City of Aspen Grants FAQ
- A list of your organization's Board members. Please include names, titles, and term expiry for all Board members.
- Two most recently filed Form 990s
- IRS Determination Letter indicating tax-exempt status
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement (also called a profit and loss report)
- Program Budget/ Operating Budget
- Professional financial review documentation (only for cash amount requests greater than $50,000)
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City of Aspen Grants FAQ
The maximum funding amount an organization can request varies by division:
- Arts & Culture: $100,000
- Community Non-Profit: $60,000
- Health & Human Services (HHS): $30,000
Any grants submitted for a higher amount will be automatically reduced to this cap.
The maximum amount any organization may request (In-Kind and Cash request) is $100,000.
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City of Aspen Grants FAQ
We do not require organizations to acknowledge the grant. However, if you would like to acknowledge the City of Aspen’s support, please contact us by email at grants@aspen.gov.
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City of Aspen Grants FAQIt is the content we care most about, so please don’t spend too much time formatting your answers:
- Clear language and concise information that is easy to understand
- Being clear about your project outcomes and alignment with the City of Aspen Grants Program Strategic Focus Areas and Philosophy
- Uploading all required documentation
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City of Aspen Grants FAQ
Please read 2024 City of Aspen Grants Program Eligibility and Rules (PDF) for more information.
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City of Aspen Grants FAQ
All organizations must refrain from using grant awards for capital campaigns (Capital/infrastructure projects) and Fundraising events.
Please read the 2024 City of Aspen Grants Program Eligibility and Rules (PDF) for more information.