Community Foundation announces equity funds grantees for 2023

Amber Carlson, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
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Dec. 28—The Community Foundation of Boulder County announced it has awarded more than $75,000 in grant funding from the foundation's equity funds to 17 organizations.

The equity funds include the Building Resiliency through Active Voices and Opportunities (BRAVO) Fund, the Open Door Fund and the Veterans Fund. These funds provide support for the local Latino, LGBTQ+ and veteran communities. This year's grant recipients include organizations such as El Comite de Longmont, Out Boulder County and the Veterans Community Project.

"Part of our mission is to support equitable solutions for all who live and work in Boulder County," Tatiana Hernandez, CEO of the Community Foundation of Boulder County, stated in a release. "But data has shown over and over that underrepresented communities are disproportionally affected by the challenges our communities face. Our equity funds are aimed at counteracting these trends."

Sarah Harrison, vice president of programs at the Community Foundation of Boulder County, stated in the release that volunteers help decide which organizations are awarded funding.

"The BRAVO, Open Door and Veterans Fund committees are made up of passionate and knowledgeable volunteers who are deeply connected to these communities," she stated. "Our community-driven grantmaking process is made stronger by these volunteer committee members, and we're grateful for their time, passion and leadership."