GRANT RECIPIENTS Second Cycle 2010
Presented August 12, 2010
Total awarded: $118,000

Bluff Lake Nature Center
In support of their Elementary Science Education program which serves schools near the site (where 80% of students qualify for the free- or reduced-lunch program) with education packets for teachers, classroom presentations and student visits to the Nature Center in an effort to provide fun science education opportunities.

The Bridge Project
For their Reading Program which provides tutoring, homework help and computer training for first- through fifth-grade students living in four of Denver's public housing projects.

cityWILD
In support of their tuition-free Leadership Development Program which includes an after-school program; weekend adventures and expeditions; support services and a teen workforce readiness program.

Colorado "I Have a Dream" Foundation
To support a cohort of at-risk youth with comprehensive services designed to improve academic performance and enhance connectedness to caring adults.

Colorado UpLift
For their work building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth through mentoring programs, as well as the teaching of character, leadership and life skills; growth through challenge; and preparation for post-secondary education.

Denver Botanic Gardens
In support of their In Full Bloom Scholarship Program for low-income youth, which ensures that all students can participate in valuable science learning outside the standard classroom, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Denver Young Artists Orchestra
To support their Outreach and Financial Aid programs which provide music lessons, instruments, tuition assistance and performance tickets to low-income students.

Environmental Learning for Kids
For their Denver Youth Naturally program which immerses low-income, culturally diverse students in science education and leadership development through hands-on field activities local excursions and overnight wilderness experiences.

Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain, Inc.
To support the NEFE High School Financial Planning program which introduces students to the importance of making wise financial decisions.

Rocky Mountain Children's Choir
For their Tuition Assistance and Outreach Program which supports the Choir’s work in actively seeking children from diverse backgrounds and offering them the opportunity to experience musical excellence in a multicultural environment.

Smart-Girl
In support of their work helping middle school girls connect with mentors and pears in a safe environment while learning the skills necessary to successfully navigate the obstacles of adolescence.

SOS Outreach
To support their Denver programs which provide character development through a multi-year, recreation-based youth development curriculum.



GRANT RECIPIENTS First Cycle 2010
Presented May 27, 2010
Total awarded: $125,000
Alliance for Choice in Education
America SCORES Denver
Arts Street
Butterfly Pavilion
Byrne Urban Scholars
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver Public Schools Foundation
Denver Zoo
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Intercambio de Comunidades


GRANT RECIPIENTS Fourth Cycle 2009
Presented February 16, 2010
Total awarded: $210,500
Adams 14 Education Foundation
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Ballet Nouveau Colorado
Center for Work Education and Employment
Central City Opera
The Children’s Museum of Denver
Colorado HAWKS
Colorado Youth at Risk
Colorado Youth for a Change
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Emily Griffith Foundation
Focus Points Family Resource Center
Impact on Education
Judi's House
The Learning Source
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Net Results Junior Tennis
Open World Learning
Opera Colorado


GRANT RECIPIENTS Third Cycle 2009
Presented December 1, 2009
Total awarded: $135,500
Bennie E. Goodwin After-School Academic Program
Bluff Lake Nature Center
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
Escuela de Guadalupe
"I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County
Mi Casa Resource Center
Reach Out and Read Colorado
Summer Scholars
YESS Institute
Young Americans Center for Financial Education
YouthBiz