The Foundation supports organizations and programs in our four focus areas either through grants or Program Related Investments (PRIs). The applicant decides which type of support to apply for depending on the program need and operations.
The Kenneth King Foundation supports operating and program needs in the four focus areas through grants. Our grantmaking is targeted towards creating and opening pathways to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for those in need.
Program-related investments (PRIs) are equity investments or loans to organizations. The terms and structure of PRI’s vary depending on the need and type of organization. The Foundation typically invests in entrepreneurship/job creating programs that have a reliable stream of income to service the loans and/or take on equity investment, however all other programs that meet the criteria for our focus areas could be considered. Click here to learn more about our current program related investments. The Foundation accepts PRI applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.
The Kenneth King Foundation accepts funding applications by invitation only. Invitations to apply for funding are e-mailed to mission-aligned organizations throughout the year, generally no later than 45 days before the grant proposal deadline. PRI applications are accepted throughout the year.
For organizations interested in applying that have not received an invitation to apply and have not received funding from the Foundation in the past, kindly fill out the eligibility quiz.
For organizations that have received funding from the Foundation, but have not been invited to apply for an upcoming deadline, they are encouraged to set up a grant informational call with Foundation staff, email a project description or call the Foundation at 303-832-3200 to determine whether there is mission alignment.
We encourage your feedback. Please visit Grant Advisor to provide us with feedback on your experience working with the Kenneth King Foundation.
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Established in 1990, we are a private, grant making organization located in Denver, Colorado. Our late founder Kenneth King believed all Coloradoans should have the opportunity for dignity, self-sufficiency and wealth creation.
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