Organizations chartered in Colorado with IRS non-profit status may submit application for consideration. Written proof of this status, or pending status, must accompany all applications. All organizations that fall under the same 501(c)3 tax status will be considered the same unit for funding.

• Applications must be submitted on the available forms and/or attached on computer disk.

• Events must be held in Fort Collins or in such other location as will accomplish the objective of Fort Fund which is to foster, encourage, and promote cultural activities, and tourism in Fort Collins.

• Events must be open to the general public.

• Events may occur no earlier than one month after the funding session date. (Funding sessions are the fourth Wednesday of January, the fourth Wednesday of April, and the fourth Wednesday of June.)

• Events funded under Tier #1 must be completed by June 30 of the year following the date of funding. Events funded under Tier #2 and/or Tier #3 must be completed within one year of the date of the funding session.

• Events must provide a direct public benefit of reasonably general character to a significant number of City residents.