Spring funding cycle
Application window: January 1 through March 1
Council review and decision: April meeting
This cycle is intended for applicants ready to submit a complete proposal early in the calendar year.
Grant cycle made clear
Pikes Peak Region 16 uses a structured grant cycle to help applicants understand when to apply, how applications are reviewed, and how funding decisions are made.
Cycle schedule
The Council uses a biannual review structure while maintaining flexibility for documented urgent needs and targeted funding opportunities.
Fall funding cycle
Application window: July 1 through September 1
Council review and decision: October meeting
This cycle provides a second annual opportunity for eligible organizations to seek aligned funding.
The next application review period will begin with the July 2026 applicant cycle. Applications may be
submitted year-round only for limited exception review when urgent or time-sensitive needs are documented.
How the process works
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate completeness, strategic alignment, measurable outcomes, and readiness for implementation.
Submit an application
Applicants complete the grant application and provide all required documents within the applicable cycle window.
Application review
Applications are reviewed for completeness, strategic fit, regional need, and readiness for consideration.
Question-and-answer opportunity
Selected applicants may be invited to respond to Council questions before final funding decisions are made.
Funding decision
The Council makes funding decisions after review, with applicant notifications issued after the meeting cycle concludes.
What types of grants are available
Funding is prioritized for programs that address opioid abatement needs and advance measurable outcomes for the Region 16 community.
Biannual strategic grants
- Youth prevention
- Community prevention, education, and awareness
- Medication-assisted treatment and medications for opioid use disorder
- Recovery supports and transitions
- Family advocacy
Ad hoc or targeted grants
The Council may identify specific unmet needs and announce targeted funding opportunities outside the standard biannual schedule. Deadlines, review periods, and decision timelines may vary.