Eligibility & Guidelines
Nonprofits that choose to partner with Prosperity Denver follow a simple process that leads to impact. Learn more and begin your application today.
Step 1
Apply to Become a Partner Organization
Your organization could be reimbursed for up to 75% of its costs on high school support programs, college and technical school scholarships, and career training in apprenticeships and credentials.
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Provide high school support programs, college and / or technical scholarships, and / or career training in apprenticeships and / or credentials to Denver students. The organization does not have to be based in Colorado
Be in current good standing and registered with the Colorado Secretary of State
Been in existence for at least 3 years
Hold 501(c)3 nonprofit status
Step 2
Request Reimbursement
Prosperity Denver distributes funds twice annually in the fall and spring, providing reimbursement for high school support programs (in the fall only), college and technical school scholarships, and career training in apprenticeships and credentials awarded in the previous academic year.
The students your organization supports must meet requirements regarding income, residency, age, and satisfactory academic progress. In the college and technical school scholarship program, Prosperity Denver reimburses scholarships provided to qualifying institutions.
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Schools must be based in Colorado. Here is a full list of Colorado institutions
Institutions cannot be for-profit. Public and private nonprofit schools are accepted
If the institution is a nonprofit, it must be a private college that has held nonprofit status since January 1, 2007
Schools must be nationally or regionally accredited
Step 3
Submit Annual Reports
High School Support Programs - Once your organization receives reimbursement, you are required to submit an annual report to Prosperity Denver demonstrating how you are using the funds.
The money you get back should add to, not replace, the current funding your organization already has.
Looking for more information?
For more details on eligibility and reimbursement requirements, read our Frequently Asked Questions. Sign up for an introductory meeting to begin the process by emailing info@prosperitydenverfund.org.