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$3M+
Funds Raised
$680k +
Grants Distributed
300+
Local Projects Supported
$112k +
Scholarships Funded
A Little History...
A grassroots group of Lyons area residents came together in October, 2007 to organize an impartial, philanthropic foundation called The Lyons Community Foundation serving the Greater Lyons Area. This foundation is a fund of the Longmont Community Foundation with a local advisory board made up of area residents.
The Lyons Community Foundation Exists To...
Build a Culture of Giving
LCF connects people who care with causes that matter. When people get involved, our community grows stronger.
Improve the Quality of Life in Lyons
Your support helps us:
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Provide grants for local nonprofits
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Bring people together through community events
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Support local youth with scholarships
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Protect and care for our local ecology
Encourage Positive Change
Positive change starts with people and ideas. Our grants help turn those ideas into real projects that benefit Lyons.
Grant Programs
Funding Local Projects That Strengthen Lyons
Each year, the Lyons Community Foundation provides grants ($680,000+ and counting) to local nonprofits and initiatives that make a meaningful impact. From education and the arts to sustainability and human services, we help fund projects that support our town.
Do you have a project that benefits Lyons?
Scholarships Programs
Help Lyons Students Achieve Their College Dreams
College Scholarships in 2025
Thanks to LCF’s donors, nine local graduating high school seniors received scholarships. In total in 2025 $33,300.00 was given out in scholarships. In all, LCF has given out $143,800 in scholarships since 2009.
The Lyons Community Foundation exists to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and enable positive change in the greater Lyons area by fostering community connectedness.
