The SCFD Family of Organizations: Tier III
Tier III recipients include an astonishing array of small organizations with cultural and scientific missions. You benefit our communities by providing outlets for the most personal cultural interests. Many of you provide opportunities for members of the community to be involved as performers and educators. Tier III organizations receive 14% of SCFD funds.
Want a refresher on the funding cycle? Visit the funding process page here.
Here are some links to helpful information.
Workshops & Support
SCFD Staff provides opportunities for you to learn about the Tier III competitive grant process. These workshops go over the application, highlighting areas of importance and county specifics.
- Fluxx Portal Guide (PDF)
- Online Tutorial – Navigating Fluxx
- Online Tutorial 1- Tier III Grant Application – Overview*
- Online Tutorial 2 – Tier III Grant Application – Activities & Attendance
- Online Tutorial 3 – Tier III Grant Application – Financials
- Things SCFD Funds Cannot be Used For (PDF)
* Closely review the County Guidelines below when applying for funding.
Grant Application
An eligible organization can apply in one county or multiple counties. Before starting your application, please read the grant directions and specific county guidelines where you are applying (see below).
- 2025 Observational Study Session Schedule
- 2025 Tier III Application Directions (PDF)
- 2025 Tier III County Guideline matrix (PDF)
- Activities and Attendance Template (Required. Right-click the link and open in a new tab.)
- 2025 Grantee Webinar (YouTube)
Connect to SCFD’s online Grants Portal to apply for the next round of SCFD funding opportunities.
County Details, Deadlines, Guidelines, and Communications
Each county has developed county-specific application guidelines. These guidelines are revised every year, so it is critical that you revisit them, every year, before filling out an application even if you applied in the county in the last grant cycle.
An SCFD Program Officer is assigned to each County and is listed with each set of guidelines below. Please reach out to them directly if you have any questions.
Deadline: March 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Any organization applying in more than one county must submit to SCFD by this date.
Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Important Resources:
Contact SCFD Program Officer Dana Manyothane for more information
Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Contact SCFD Program Officer Tim Murphy for more information
Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Important Resources:
Contact SCFD Program Officer Kirsten Lang for more information
Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Important Resources:
Contact SCFD Program Officer Dana Manyothane for more information
Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Denver County offers discretionary grants for home-based organizations. Learn more.
Contact SCFD Program Officer Dana Manyothane for more information
Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Important Resources:
Contact SCFD Program Officer Tim Murphy for more information
Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Important Resources:
Contact SCFD Program Officer Kirsten Lang for more information
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Grant Amendments
(formerly known as Change Requests)
For Project grants only (not GOS). Grant amendments must be submitted and approved prior to any changes made to projects, including changes to the venue, date/time, the content of programming, projected audience, or adjustments to the project budget (over 25% increase/decrease in project budget).
Connect to SCFD’s online Grants Portal to submit a grant amendment.
Final Grant Report
Funds provided for distribution by the SCFD are public funds and must be reported on to assure accountability. Organizations with any outstanding Final Grant Reports will not be able to apply for funding.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Report on SCFD funds received in 2023 and used through 2024. Connect to SCFD’s online Grants Portal to complete your Final Grant Report below.
Not sure if you have a Final Grant Report due? Login to the SCFD Portal and look under Reports in the left-side navigation menu.