Investing in Colorado’s Future
The Buell Foundation partners with hundreds of organizations across Colorado to support early childhood in our communities. Through our grantmaking, we play a vital role in shaping policies and practices that support the healthy development of Colorado’s youngest generation.
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Founded by Temple Hoyne Buell
Enduring Commitment to Giving
The charge of Temple Buell to the trustees of the Buell Foundation was clear: meet a pressing need of the day. We have supported Colorado communities continuously since the early 1960s. Beginning in 1996, the Foundation committed to meeting today’s pressing needs through investment in the early childhood field. The trustees knew that by starting early, young children would have the greatest chance to thrive. Today, the Foundation continues its early childhood focus and seeks deeper, more impactful investments with the goal of improving the lives of generations to come. Â
Apply for Grants
We have three grant cycles per year: deadlines are in mid-January and the first business day of May and September.
Grantee Spotlight
Learn about the important work of our partners in Colorado’s early childhood communities.
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Early Childhood Council of Larimer CountyThe Indispensable Role and Impact of One of Colorado’s Early Childhood Councils
"We often call on our program officers to discuss emerging issues, put our heads together on next steps, and utilize each other’s expertise ... Buell is doing it right when it comes to philanthropy.""
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Early Childhood Service CorpsWorkforce Solutions Through Intergenerational Support
"The Buell Foundation has been instrumental in helping us scale our intergenerational program that supports the recruitment and retention of Colorado’s early childhood caregivers," said Armao."
Early Childhood Resources
Our online resource library contains a range of information relevant to partners and grantees across topics within the Colorado early childhood system, workforce, and general education & development interests.
Get to Know Our Trustees
Diverse backgrounds and richness of experience are essential to the Buell Foundation’s enduring grantmaking.
News
Stay informed with updates about what’s happening at the Buell Foundation.
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New Report and Resource: Reflections from Grand County, La Plata County, and the City of Montrose on their Lodging Tax Success
In the Buell Foundation’s continued local financing and lodging tax initiative efforts that are part of last year’s release of Supporting Families, Children, and the Caregiving Workforce: A Local Financing Toolkit for Colorado, we have a new resource to share: 2024 Local Ballot Measure After-Action Review: Reflections from Grand County, La Plata County, and the […]
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New Grantee Spotlight: Early Childhood Council of Larimer County
The Buell Foundation is excited to share our new Grantee Spotlight that celebrates the important work of the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County. ECCLC serves as a pivotal partner in Colorado’s early childhood sector and part of the northern Front Range region. ECCLC is one of the state’s 35 Early Childhood Councils that each […]
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Updates to Early Childhood Connect: Federal Changes and Impacts
Are you interested in learning about—and staying updated on—how federal funding changes impact Colorado’s early childhood system? Visit Early Childhood Connect, a centralized information hub with unbiased resources to support families, providers, and other partners. Visit the website for: Bi-weekly social media updates for fast-moving issues Monthly “what you need to know” updates across the […]
Advocacy
Invest in Colorado's Future
It is in children’s interest. It is in our interest. It is nothing less than our future.