Our Policy

The Fort Collins Youth Clinic will consider requests for annual donations to projects that coincide with and compliment the stated efforts of the Fort Collins Youth Clinic’s service goals, as identified in its mission statement. These goals include addressing the health needs of the communities we serve, as well as working to improve the health status of those communities. 

Project requirements:
Projects with the following elements will be given greatest consideration:

1. Organizations submitting applications that are non-profit, exempt from federal taxes under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

2. Projects must serve the regional area served by the Fort Collins Youth Clinic; and

3. Projects must be consistent with the mission of the Fort Collins Youth Clinic.

Application review criteria:
Project requests will be reviewed based on the proposal's merit and potential impact on the community. Greater consideration will be given to projects that promote public health and education through preventive measures and work with broad pediatric populations in which the greatest degree of impact can be realized.

Projects that we are unable to consider:

1. Sponsorship of teams or individuals participating in races, athletic events or pageants

2.  Items / donations for silent auctions

3. Travel expenses

4. Requests for funds that are intended for:

Ø      individuals;

Ø      endowments;

Ø      debt retirement;

Ø      political or lobbying efforts; and

Ø      religious organizations for religious purposes.

Application deadlines:
While requests are accepted at any time via the Youth Clinic website, the following schedule will be observed:

Requests submitted		Decision made by
During month (1st-31st)		End of following month
Example January 1 – January 31		February 28

When submitting a request for a contribution the Youth Clinic requires the following information:

Ø      Please include a typed letter via the Youth Clinic website or a typed letter on organization letterhead, signed by a member of the organization's administrative staff or board.  If not submitted on our website, please fax to 970-267-9507 attn:  Admin;

Ø      The request must clearly identify its purpose, including all event dates, all event locations, target audience, estimate of attendance, and how the donation will be noted in printed or other media;

Ø      The request should include a timeline for the project and its completion, as well as specific details as to how the donation will be used in the event.

Ø      Also, please include a list of other secured donors.