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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Investing in Local Ideas That Strengthen Lyons

Each year, the Lyons Community Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits, schools, and community groups working to improve the quality of life in Lyons. From public art and youth programs to human services and environmental initiatives, these grants help bring community-driven projects to life.

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Did you know that LCF has been supporting the community with grants since 2008?

Since LCF's inception in 2007, more than $680,000 has been awarded to a variety of local non-profit organizations such as the Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund, the Town of Lyons, the Lyons Historical Society, the Lyons Elementary School, the Lyons Middle/Senior High School. These community support grants help these organizations and others fulfill their missions. When you support LCF, you are building a better community, which is at the very heart of our mission.

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$680,000+

granted since 2008

300+

projects funded

75+

local organizations supported

24+

grants awarded per year

Community Support Grants

The LCF’s Community Support granting program focuses on our mission to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the greater Lyons area. Non-profit organizations in the greater Lyons area that have 501(c)3 status or a sponsoring organization with 501(c)3 status, government agencies, and schools are all eligible for grants.

We are now accepting applications for Community Support Grants.

Apply for grants to support projects that make a difference in our community. This year we have a record-breaking $115,000 in grant funds available! We have also increased our maximum grant size to $7,000.

Applications open online on August 1st and close on September 5th.

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Need emergency funds for a program?

Although our typical grants cycle occurs in the Fall, some programs and applications may be eligible for emergency funding. Email grants@lcf.org for more information

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GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE

Apply to join the Grants Review Committee!

Are you new to Lyons? Are you looking for opportunities to learn about the amazing projects led by LCF grantees? Are you in search of a way to give back to the community? Donating your time to serve on the Grants Review Committee is a great way to learn about the community and become involved in Lyons. Applications are due by September 5th, and the committee will meet on two evenings (Sept 9th & Sept 30th) .

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Lyons Community Foundation 2023 Grant Recipients

As a community foundation, LCF raises money to support a diverse range of projects and populations. The Grant Review Committee, an anonymous volunteer group of area citizens, meets to analyze grant applications and award those whose intent aligns with the mission of the LCF:

To improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving and encourage positive change in the greater Lyons area

This year, the committee awarded $50,000 in grants to 16 separate projects which will take place in 2024.
These projects help to PROVIDE Human Services, CONNECT the Community, SUPPORT Local Ecology and INVEST in our Youth in the greater Lyons area.

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$21,450

Human Services

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$5,500

Community Connectivity

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$6,473

Youth Investment

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$5,500

Local Ecology

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Human Services

Lyons Elevating All Fund (LEAF) remains the biggest recipient of grant funding as their programs continue to grow to meet the community's need for human services.

LEAF - LYONS COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

The Lyons Community Food Pantry works to ensure that everyone in Lyons has access to nourishing food. Thanks to this grant, we can provide essentials like fresh bread, meat, and other staples to meet the growing needs of our neighbors. LEAF is currently serving more local residents than ever before, and this support helps them continue to meet that demand with care and dignity.

LEAF - MENTAL WELLNESS & ADDICTION RECOVERY

LEAF’s mental health care includes individual therapy, group work, trauma help, community-based support, and more. Services are no-cost to people with Medicaid, and are affordable and accessible for people without health insurance or with private insurance. This grant will strengthen our community by providing mental health services to local residents in need.

LEAF - BASIC NEEDS & RESOURCE MATCHING

LEAF’s Basic Needs & Resource Matching program helps our friends and neighbors in the Greater Lyons area stay secure and connected to our community. By offering financial assistance and resource referrals for essentials like housing, utilities, medical care, and transportation, we support households in overcoming challenges and moving forward with stability. This grant will empower local residents to meet their needs, whether it’s keeping the heat on during the winter or repairing a vehicle to get to work, so they can continue to thrive in Lyons.

TOWN OF LYONS - SENIOR PROGRAMS

The Town of Lyons offers a variety of programs for local seniors. This grant will help fund the much loved senior outing/picnic with lunch and programming, additional trips for seniors to places such as the Stock Show, Botanical Gardens, and Art Shows AND free art/exercise classes for seniors and scholarships for other recreation class offerings. This year, LCF also funded the Town's project for creating "Go Bags" for seniors so they are better prepared to evacuate in an emergency.

LYONS FIRE FUND

The Lyons Fire Fund was awarded a Lyons Community Foundation grant to support the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) for wildland firefighters in the Lyons Fire Protection District. This funding will help replace worn and expired gear and equip new volunteers and paramedics with NFPA-compliant fire-resistant clothing, helmets, shelters, and other essential items. By investing in the safety of local firefighters, this grant directly supports the well-being of over 6,000 residents across the District—including the Town of Lyons and surrounding rural areas—ensuring continued protection for our homes, open spaces, and roadways during wildfire season.

Community Connectivity

TOWN OF LYONS - EVENTS

Every year, the Town of Lyons organizes seasonal events for local residents and guests to enjoy. LCF has supported popular events such as the Sandstone Summer Concerts, the Holiday Parade of Lights and the Winter Wonderland Concert Series since 2013.

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heARTS of LYONS

heARTS of LYONS is a dynamic outdoor art program that brings rotating sculptures and creative installations to public spaces all over town. Since 2018, the Lyons Arts & Humanities Commission has worked to make art a visible, everyday part of life in Lyons - sparking joy, conversation, and connection for locals and visitors alike. With support from LCF, the program showcases diverse artists, enhances Lyons’ unique character, and keeps our small town feeling vibrant, creative, and full of heart.

LYONS PRIDE FEST

Lyons Pridefest is a joyful, youth-led celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, inclusion, and belonging in our small mountain town. What began in 2020 as a grassroots effort by two brave teens has blossomed into a vibrant, community-wide event featuring live music, local speakers, family-friendly drag shows, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth. With each passing year, Lyons Pride grows stronger, helping every resident and visitor feel seen, supported, and at home in Lyons.

CREATIVE OUTLETS

Creative Outlets transforms ordinary utility boxes into vibrant works of art, adding unexpected beauty to Lyons’ streetscapes. Since 2019, the program has showcased local and regional artists, turning overlooked infrastructure into colorful landmarks that reflect our town’s spirit and creativity. With support from LCF, this growing collection continues to inspire, delight, and spark community pride - one painted box at a time.

Youth Investment

ST.VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The St.Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation (SVVSEF) offers grants for teachers to support their innovative ideas. LCF is happy to support their Teacher Innovation Grant Program for the benefit of St. Vrain Valley Schools within the Greater Lyons area which include:

Lyons Elementary School
Hygiene Elementary School, and
Lyons Middle Senior High School

THE LIONS BOOSTER CLUB

The Lions Booster Club exists to promote, aid, encourage and enhance the development of all Lyons Middle Senior High School students through support of classroom and extra-curricular activities including academics, fine arts, athletics, social development and leadership.
This grant will help fund the After-Prom event which enables the school and parents to provide a safe, alcohol and drug-free environment, and a fun alternative to other potentially hazardous activities during prom night for Lyons’ students.

Local Ecology

TOWN OF LYONS ECOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD

This grant was given in support of an astronomy and nocturnal birds experience for Lyons-area students.

SIMPLY BEE CONSERVATION

Simply Bee Conservation's mission is to create community connecting programs grounded in creating community bee habitats as living classrooms to support bee populations in proliferating and expanding their territory. With our Save the Bee program, we can create a network of pollinator gardens that will provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for bees and other pollinators.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Investing in Local Ideas That Strengthen Lyons

Did you know that LCF has been supporting the community with grants since 2008?

$680,000+

300+

75+

24+

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Community Support Grants

Need emergency funds for a program?

Apply to join the Grants Review Committee!

Lyons Community Foundation 2023 Grant Recipients

$21,450

$5,500

$6,473

$5,500

Human Services

LEAF - LYONS COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Community Connectivity

TOWN OF LYONS - EVENTS

​​Youth Investment

ST.VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

​Local Ecology

TOWN OF LYONS ECOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD​

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Local Ecology

TOWN OF LYONS ECOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD