We want applicants to feel empowered and well-equipped to submit competitive applications as part of this community-informed, community-driven process. The following resources are designed to help applicants identify whether our program is a good fit, understand how grants are evaluated, and more.
Applicant Resources
Step One - What's New for the 2026 Grant Cycle?
Step Two - Are you eligible?
Step Three - Review application materials and required financial documents
Step Four - Get support
Step Five - Beat the crowds and apply early!
Familiarize yourself with the Areas We Fund and Eligibility Criteria to determine if your program might be a good candidate for grant funding.
To help you develop a competitive application we recommend you:
Review the required application documents:
Learn more about Grant Evaluation.
Review our Expense Guidance.
Review Post-Award Resources for more information on accounting, expense guidance, insurance, contract terms, and reporting guidelines. As responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, it is incumbent upon Behavioral Health Services staff to ensure that funding opportunities are vetted as much as possible.
Required Application Documents
- W-9 (2018 form or later)
- IRS Public Charity Designation letter or EIN verification letter
- Organization's current fiscal year operating budget
- Organization's prior fiscal year income/financial statement (P&L) *full year, not partial year
- Organization's prior fiscal year balance sheet
- Most recent audited financial statements (if applicable)
- Note: Documents are stored in your organizational profile in the grant portal. Please ensure documents are updated with the most up-to-date information.
Our goal is for applicants to have the best information and tools to support their submission of a competitive application.
- Reach out to our team at any point. The earlier you do so, the more time we have to guide you through the process and answer questions.
- Attend a webinar so you feel best equipped to apply. Although attendance is not required, it is strongly recommended.
The number of applications has increased each year. Go to the Grant Portal and complete your application. For tips, refer to our
VIDEO: How to save and return to your grant application and not create multiple drafts
- In past grant cycles, applicants have unknowingly created multiple versions of applications.
- The key to avoiding duplication is to open a new application, hit "Save and Refresh" before doing anything else, and then add content.
2026 schedule of Impact Fund Grant Program webinars, in-person support events
Time | Date | Topic | Description | Zoom link or physical location |
| 10 a.m. | April 29 | Grant Program General Overview | Learn about the program's history, different grant types, key deadlines, post-award expectations, and more. | Click here to register. |
| 10 a.m. | May 6 | Financial Documentation | Review funding eligibility, what grant funding can be used for and not, and ask questions as you prepare your budget. BHS Expense Guidance | Click here to register. |
| 10 a.m. | May 7 | Crafting Strong Objectives | As stewards of public tax dollars, we hold our grantees to a high standard and support them in creating clear, actionable outcomes. | Click here to register. |
| 10 a.m. | May 12 | Applicant Walk-Through (day applications open) | Whether you've submitted an application before and have a question about the process or you're altogether new, we've got you. | Click here to register. |
| 9-11 a.m. | May 29 | Coffee and Connections | Meet with BHS staff and other applicants over a cup of coffee. This is your time to connect, ask questions, and strengthen your proposal. | Lima Coffee at 4229 S. Mason St. in Fort Collins |
| 9-11 a.m. | June 4 | Coffee and Connections | Meet with BHS staff and other applicants over a cup of coffee. This is your time to connect, ask questions, and strengthen your proposal. | Loveland Coffee Company at 620 E. 29th St Loveland |
Questions?
Our team is happy to support you through this process. Email bhsgrants@larimer.org or call 970-498-7124.
