Grant Programs and Guidelines ->Community Grants ->Grant Guidelines ->Special Circumstances November 19, 2008 Community Grants Technical Assistance Grants Grants by Fund Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants Other Grant Opportunities FAQ Grant Guidelines Grant Reports Past Grantees Additional Resources Guidelines for Organizations with Special Circumstances In some circumstances, an applicant organization must provide information and documentation in addition to that which is described in the Community Grants Program Guidelines. Below are guidelines which must be followed if your organization falls within any of the listed categories. If any of the descriptions below apply to your organization, please download and use the appropriate guidelines document for your circumstance. Contact the Grants Manager or a Program Officer at The Denver Foundations with further questions. Scroll down for information on: Organizations using a fiscal sponsor Local affiliates of national organizations Foundations raising funds for another entity Public schools Colleges and universities Guidelines for using a Fiscal Sponsor Under limited circumstances, The Denver Foundation may provide support for new organizations that don't yet have their 501(c)3 designation, but do have a fiscal sponsorship relationship with another 501(c)3 organization.  If this applies to your organization, please consult the guidelines below in addition to the Community Grants Program Guidelines. Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines Guidelines for Local Affiliates or Chapters of National Organizations An organization that is a locally-based chapter or affiliate operating under the 501(c)(3) of a national organization may apply for funding. If this applies to your organization, please consult the guidelines below in addition to the Community Grants Program guidelines. Local / National Guidelines Guidelines for a foundation or organization that raises funds for another specific entity Foundations or other nonprofit organizations that exist solely or partly for the purpose of raising funds for another specific, named entity may apply for funding. Examples include – but are not limited to – the foundation for a hospital, university, college, school district, or individual school.) If this applies to your organization, please consult the guidelines below in addition to the Community Grants Program Guidelines. Organization raising funds for another entity Guidelines for a public school district administration or grants office The Grants Office or administration of a public school district in the seven-county Metro Denver area may apply for funding for programs within their schools. This does not apply to a grant proposal from a public school foundation. If this applies to your organization, please consult the guidelines below in addition to the Community Grants Program Guidelines. Public School District Administration or Grants Office Guidelines for the administration or grants office of a university or college The administration or grants office of a university or college area may apply for funding for programs in the seven-county Metro Denver area. If this applies to your organization, please consult the guidelines below in addition to the Community Grants Program Guidelines. Administration or grants office of a university or college Special Circumstances