Scholarships

Professional Development and Capacity-Building Scholarship Application

The CCAA is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program year starting October 1, 2025.
If awarded, funds are intended to further local community action entities and their stakeholders to further anti-poverty work and capacity. Please note these funds are not eligible to support post-secondary educational costs.

Please submit online application through the form below. If you are unable to complete the form below, please email [email protected].

* Indicates required field

Total amount requested for scholarship: *

County *

Staff Name *

First

Last

Staff Position *

Email *

Phone Number *

Please identify the CSBG eligible entity in your community and note your connection to them (i.e. Staff, Tripartite Board/Advisory Committee, Sub-Recipient Partner Staff/Board, Community Stakeholder): *

Colorado Community Action Association Member (membership is not required to submit application) *

Please describe how the activity proposed supports local anti-poverty initiatives/efforts: *

Please provide information on your organization's background, history, and mission *

What is the primary focus of your organization? *

Describe the capacity-building or professional development opportunity for which you are seeking scholarship funds. For professional development opportunities, provide conference/training name, registration fee, lodging, and other conference/training expenses. *

Please describe your organization’s contribution to this activity. Include a brief narrative and specify the funding amount and sources for any additional support applied to this initiative. *

Please list total expected expenses associated with this activity individually, including any costs not covered by this scholarship. Additionally, please provide total projected cost along with individually with projected dates of activity: *

Please note that for any approved professional development requests, the conference/training must be attended prior to requesting and receiving reimbursement. Approved professional development and capacity building scholarships will require both a final report and a reimbursement request form for any approved reimbursement requests.

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Professional Development & Capacity Building

Professional Development and ​Capacity-Building Scholarship Application

Colorado Community Action Association

Professional Development and Capacity-Building Scholarship Application