Grant Funding Opportunity-A message from Nathaniel:
What we fund
Early childhood and preschool programs – We support licensed child care centers and preschools that have a commitment to quality improvement and serving children from diverse populations. We also support the early learning components of community-based programs, such as family literacy.
Our current funding is closed.
Check back later in 2025 to learn more about funding opportunities.
**Venture for Success Preparatory Learning Grant Application Notice**
Venture for Success Preparatory Learning Center is proud to announce a partnership initiative aimed at elevating the quality standards of early childhood and preschool programs. Our founders, Nathaniel and Jacqueline Cradle, believe in the power of collaboration, stating, "Our success in serving the community is a testament to the invaluable partnerships we've fostered over the years."
**Objective:**
Our mission is to assist early learning programs in achieving their quality benchmarks, encompassing areas such as early literacy, outcome measures, equipment enhancement, and coaching.
**Application Process:**
Due to limited staff capacity, we cannot accommodate in-person meetings with prospective grant applicants. However, we welcome queries via phone at (303) 373-1243.
We accept the Colorado Common Grant Application. Prospective applicants are advised to peruse the CGA User’s Guides available at:
[http://crcamerica.org/common-grant-forms/](http://crcamerica.org/common-grant-forms/).
**For Child Care Centers and Preschools:**
Alongside the Colorado Common Grant, please submit:
- Your most recent child care license.
- Quality rating scores (e.g., Colorado Shines, NAEYC, or ERS).
Please note that unlicensed centers are ineligible for application.
**Funding Status:**
Our grant funding cycle is currently closed. Please check back in early 2024 for updates on the next application window.
**Deadline:**
All applications, when the cycle reopens, must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the specified closing date.
**Decision Timeline:**
Grant decisions will be finalized and disbursed approximately four months after the application deadline. We cannot cater to urgent or emergency funding requests.
**Submission Address:**
Venture for Success Preparatory Learning Center
12900 Albrook Dr.
Denver, CO 80239
We appreciate your interest and look forward to furthering the cause of quality early education together in the near future.