Resources

The Colorado Health Foundation has compiled a list of resources for grantees, including first-time applicants.

Grantwriting
The Foundation Center offers FAQs, reference guides and information about writing grant proposals.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' General Operating Support Action Guide includes advice on applying for a general operating support grant.

Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado is a guidebook detailing nine principles and 120 practices to help Colorado nonprofits assess and strengthen their work.

Proposal Writing Short Course is a tutorial from The Foundation Center.

General Information
The Colorado Nonprofit Association is a statewide coalition that connects nonprofits of all sizes.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations offers strategies and practices that contribute to grantee success.

Grantmakers in Health provides information about health issues and successful grantmaking strategies.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide includes information on evaluation and financial management.

The Colorado Health Foundation
The Summer 2008 issue of our quarterly journal, Health Elevations describes our grantmaking priorities and Measurable Results.