The Weld Trust awarded a grant to Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity to support the Jefferson High School Construction Pathway Program (CPP). This partnership provides students with direct workforce experience in a real-life setting. Over 375 Jefferson HS students had participated in the CPP with 100% graduation rate at the time of the grant application. The […]
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Salida Del Sol offers Coding and Robotics Program with The Weld Trust’s Support
The Weld Trust awarded a grant to Salida Del Sol to support their Coding and Robotics after-school program.
Largest gift in the history of UNC granted, $25 million to help rural Colorado’s medical field
The University of Northern Colorado will soon be the home to the region’s newest school for osteopathic medicine. CBS covered The Weld Trust’s pledge of $25 million.
The Weld Trust Wins Award as Colorado’s Outstanding Foundation for 2023
At the National Philanthropy Day in Colorado, The Weld Trust was recognized as the Outstanding Foundation of the year. The event took place on Thursday, November 9 at the Denver Center for Performing Arts with several hundred in attendance. This prestigious honor is chosen by selection judges comprised of a diverse group of nonprofit and […]
$25 Million Gift from The Weld Trust, Largest in UNC History
Accelerates Plans for College of Osteopathic Medicine GREELEY, CO (OCT. 10, 2023): The University of Northern Colorado’s vision to meet the critical and growing demand for doctors across the state just received a major endorsement. The Weld Trust has committed $25 million earmarked for the university’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. It’s the largest single gift […]
The Weld Trust Grants $1.84 Million to Weld County Nonprofits and Schools
The Weld Trust recently awarded $1,849,710 in grants toward health and education programs to benefit Weld County organizations and residents. “Our grants are awarded within specific funding initiatives identified as the most urgent priorities for the community in health and education,” explained Jeff Carlson, Chief Executive Officer for The Weld Trust. The health grants awarded were […]
Behavioral Health Grants Offer Programs for Weld County Youth and Adults
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. According to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment’s 2022 Community Health Survey, “roughly 29% of Weld County adults reported thinking they needed behavioral or mental health care or counseling in the past twelve months” with a higher proportion being low-income residents.1 The […]
The Weld Trust Awards Over $5.5 Million in First Grant Cycle of 2023
The Weld Trust has awarded $5,531,538 in grants to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Weld County toward its mission to promote excellence in health and education in Weld County. The organization provides strategic grant-making three times per year, with this being the first grant cycle in 2023. The Weld Trust has seven key funding areas, […]
Northern Colorado K20 Pathways to Employment Report Unveiled
In a true regional collaboration, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, and The Weld Trust, in partnership with Colorado Succeeds, proudly announce the public release of the Northern Colorado K20 Pathways to Employment report. Drafted in response to current and anticipated workforce development challenges, the report outlines what […]
The Weld Trust Supports Weld County Veterans
The Weld Trust has awarded two workforce development grants to the Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center to support Weld County Veterans. The first grant supports their employment and job training program. This program provides workshops on employment related topics, developing and implementing each veteran’s Individualized Employment Plan, connecting veterans with potential employers, and job coaching […]
