sudden and urgent need (SUN)
Providing small, Colorado-based organizations serving marginalized older adults with one-time funding to address sudden and urgent needs.
SUN Grants
Up to $30K, are available to Con sede en Colorado nonprofits organized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code that are in good standing in Colorado and serving marginalized older adults. Organizational budget must be $1 million or less.
Government entities and universities are not eligible for SUN grants.
SUN funding is available for efforts such as:
Una organización que brinda capacitación en tecnología móvil para adultos mayores de bajos ingresos en una zona rural tiene un problema inesperado que ha surgido con su vehículo de capacitación móvil y necesita una pieza de reemplazo para poder continuar brindando servicios.
Una pequeña organización que ofrece un curso de arranque financiero para adultos mayores de bajos ingresos tiene una fuga de agua en su edificio y debe suspender las clases hasta que se repare la fuga.
A small organization serving older adults in rural Colorado receives unexpected notice that its lease will not be renewed, requiring sudden legal and moving expenses to secure new space and maintain operations without disruption.
SUN funding is NOT available for:
General operating or ongoing program costs
Soporte para gastos anuales anticipados, como una auditoría.
Costos de personal o honorarios de consultores, a menos que estén directamente relacionados con la implementación de una necesidad única y urgente que se ajuste a las pautas de la subvención SUN.
Expansion of service area and/or population
Membership Dues
Costos indirectos
Dotaciones de organizaciones y empresas de recaudación de fondos.
Routine convening/event, travel (e.g. quarterly or annual meetings, regular staff travel)
Solicitudes que involucran pago o reembolso de facturas médicas individuales, asistencia para el alquiler, asistencia hipotecaria y facturas de servicios públicos del hogar.
Lobby, campañas políticas y proyectos para apoyar una posición política específica
Fundraising and general event sponsorships, student or fellow tuition costs
Supporting foundations that support a single non-profit with an operating budget exceeding $1MM.
SUN applications must:
Describe the organization’s connection to and work with one or more of Next50’s mission-aligned populations.
Describe alignment of the organization’s work with one or more of Next50’s priority areas.
Address an urgent issue threatening the organization or program’s ability to operate.
EVALUACIÓN DE LA SOLICITUD
Grant requests will be evaluated using multiple criteria, including but not limited to:
01 – Necesidad repentina y urgente
La organización debe demostrar que su necesidad no está presupuestada, es imprevista, urgente e interfiere significativamente con su capacidad para atender a los adultos mayores y/o sus cuidadores o brinda una oportunidad inmediata para mejorar los servicios. La solicitud debe ser para un gasto que sea una necesidad única y que no forme parte de los gastos operativos o continuos generales de la organización.
02 – Improving economic well-being for older adults
Applicants must demonstrate how the work of their organization contributes to the economic well-being of the older adults they serve.
03 – alignment with priority areas
Los solicitantes deben poder describir brevemente cómo su trabajo con adultos mayores se alinea con una o más de las áreas prioritarias de Next50: acabar con la discriminación por edad, promover la equidad digital y apoyar el envejecimiento en el lugar.
04 – Population served
Las organizaciones solicitantes deben demostrar un enfoque actual en atender a poblaciones marginadas mayores de 50 años y/o a sus cuidadores. Marginado se refiere a la exclusión o desventaja social, económica y política sistemática que enfrentan individuos o grupos, particularmente aquellos con identidades interseccionales. Por favor consulte nuestro lista de poblaciones prioritarias. Se dará prioridad a los solicitantes que demuestren una sólida comprensión de las identidades interseccionales de los adultos mayores a quienes atienden y que trabajen activamente para desmantelar las barreras sistémicas al acceso.
05 – Impact
Applicants must explain the potential to have an immediate impact on the organization’s ability to serve older adults.
06 – Need For Funds
Applicants must clearly describe their organization’s financial need for requested funds. We will consider both an organization’s need for funding and its financial sustainability. If you have significant cash reserves or a budget surplus, please explain why the requested funds are needed. Similarly, if you have low cash reserves or a budget deficit, please share how the requested funds will help improve financial sustainability and/or how you plan to improve your financial position.
Requisitos de los beneficiarios
Before applying for funding, all potential grantees are required to affirm that they reviewed Next50’s Grant Agreement, as it addresses Next50’s requirements with respect to reporting, publicity, intellectual property, and other performance-related obligations.
Additionally, all applicants will be required to affirm that they have the authority to enter into a binding agreement with Next50, without any modifications to the agreement.
If selected for funding, the grantee will be expected to agree to Next50’s grant agreement in its entirety. No se aceptarán modificaciones o ajustes al convenio de subvención.
Reporting Requirements: Grantees must provide a financial expenditure report at the end of the grant, which includes receipts or paid invoices for all grant expenses, and a short narrative impact report within 90 days of the end of the grant.
2026 Grant Calendar
Applications are by invitation only and accepted on a rolling basis while funds are available.
Think your organization might be a candidate for funding?
• 2026 funding is available by invitation only.
• All interested organizations are invited to schedule a call with a Next50 Community Impact Manager to discuss our opportunities.
• Complete the form below to request a meeting with a Community Impact Manager.
Schedule a Meeting
Interested in talking with a Next50 staff member? Complete this form to request a meeting. Once we have processed your request we will send you an email. We typically respond to requests within three business days. Please note: This form is exclusively for legitimate meeting requests. Unsolicited sales pitches, business solicitations, or marketing communications are strictly prohibited. Submissions containing such content will be immediately disregarded.
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