Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF) Grant Program
Since 1983, the city of Thornton has provided grant funds to assist nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient. Basic needs are identified as food, housing, health and medical, or human services. Nonprofit organizations that help people move from relying on private or public assistance to providing for one's own needs is also eligible for funding. A committee of residents reviews the grant applications and makes a recommendation to City Council.
TAF Committee Members Needed!
The city of Thornton is currently accepting applications from Thornton residents who would like to serve on the Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF) Committee. If you are interested in getting a better understanding of our community’s needs and familiarizing yourself with local nonprofit organizations that are here to serve those needs, the TAF Committee may be the perfect committee for you! We are looking for members from each Ward. If you are not sure of your Ward, you can look it up using this LINK.
Committee members will serve a 2-year term based on City Council’s appointment. The committee will meet every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. starting in February through April to evaluate the Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF) applications and interview the eligible nonprofit organizations that applied. The TAF Committee will also present their Funding Recommendation to Thornton City Council on a Tuesday night in April and/or May.
- Committee members must reside in the city of Thornton and be at least 18 years of age at the time of their appointment or at the start of their term.
- Applicants with financial, human services, or nonprofit background are highly encouraged to apply.
- To apply for the committee, residents should complete a city board application.
Please click on the TAF Committee Recruitment Flyer below for additional information.
TAF Committee Recruitment Flyer [PDF/1.3MB]
TAF Committee applications can be found by clicking on the TAF Committee button on the top of this page. You can also email clerk@ThorntonCO.gov or call Thornton City Clerk at 303-538-7230.
The application deadline is by 5pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
For additional information about the Thornton Assistance Funds Program, you can connect with Marisela Blanco by phone at 720-977-5800 or email Connections@ThorntonCO.gov
2024 TAF Accomplishment Reports - Due January 15, 2025
In 2024, the city of Thornton funded 28 nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents with basic needs and self-sufficiency programs which provide housing, shelter, food, health, or mental health services for seniors and people experiencing homelessness. To the bottom of this page under Related links you can find the 2024 TAF Awards Resolution with the list of the awarded organizations. These organizations are required to report their accomplishments and the number of Thornton residents they served during the year. Organizations that fail to submit their report by 5pm on January 15, 2025, will not be eligible to apply for the following year. Nonprofit organizations that received funding in 2024 can start their TAF Accomplishment Report in November.
More information about how to report is included to the bottom of this page under Related links 2024 TAF Accomplishment Report Guidelines.
2025 TAF Applications - Due January 15, 2025
Community Connections is accepting grant applications for the 2025 Thornton Assistance Funds Program. Thornton City Council has approved $307,800 of grant funding for the 2025 Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF). Nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient can apply for funding. Basic needs are identified as food, housing, health/medical, or human services. The TAF Committee will review all applications, interview eligible applicants, and develop a funding recommendation. Funds will be awarded in May/June of 2025. TAF applications are due by 5 p.m. on January 15, 2025.
More information on how to apply for the TAF grant is included to the bottom of this page under Related links 2025 TAF Application Guidelines for Nonprofit Organizations.