Mission

The Get Grounded Foundation provides one-year community grants for new, innovative and entrepreneurial programs or projects within an existing, qualified nonprofit that directly supports the healthy development of at-risk youth in the Denver metro area. We prioritize the prevention of child abuse and neglect, youth behavioral health and childhood hunger relief. Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. Since its inception in 2015, the Get Grounded Foundation has granted more than $120,000. We’re honored to support the important work of outstanding local community programs providing services to at-risk youth in Denver. Grantees have included the Autism Society of Colorado, The Bridge Project, Child Advocates – Denver CASA, CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin counties, the Denver Children’s Advocacy Center, the Denver Indian Family Resources Center, Denver Kids (formerly known as Denver Urban Scholars), the EDC – African Community Center of Denver, Family Tree, Farms for Kids, Havern School, Illuminate Colorado, PCs for People, Mount Saint Vincent Home, PlatteForum, Playworks, the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, Roots Elementary, Spirit of the Sun, Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters Colorado, Tennyson Center for Children and Zuma’s Rescue Ranch.