The SCFD Family of Organizations: Tier II

Tier II organizations include regional organizations offering excellence in science and culture. Tier II organizations receive 22% of SCFD funds. To qualify for Tier II, organizations must meet the following:

• Qualifying annual income of $1,748,433.53 for 2020
• Qualifying annual income of $1,788,647.50 for 2021
• Regional Impact Requirement, proving at least 15% of Colorado attendance comes from outside home county

By statute, Tier II organizations receive funding based on three factors:

1. Qualifying annual income
2. Organization’s paid attendance
3. Organization’s documented free attendance

Workshops & Support

SCFD staff provides annual review sessions to aid organizations in the process. If new to Tier II, organizations should contact SCFD staff directly.

• SCFD Staff Directory
• Review Sessions
• Review Session PowerPoint Slides
• Review Session Webinar
• 2020 Amended Tier II Calendar
• Tier II Qualification Workshop Agenda

Tier II Applications

There are two phases to Tier II funding: