Nonprofit Events

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is monitoring event requests from CCC Campaign Coordinators. We will notify participating nonprofits if there is an opportunity to attend CCC events. Learn more about this process and fill out this form to express interest and provide contact information. For more information, email us at events@chcimpact.org.

Nonprofit Application

The application period for the 2025 campaign is now closed. If you are a participating nonprofit, click here to access your 2025 Colorado Combined Campaign Application.

Apply to the CCC: August 18, 2025 – September 5, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the Colorado Combined Campaign (CCC), the workplace giving campaign of State of Colorado government employees! The current application period is closed. However, if you are interested in participating in upcoming campaigns, please contact CHC: Creating Healthier Communities at ccc@chcimpact.org.

CCC Application Information & FAQ

1. Who Is Required To Apply?

• All prospective nonprofits are required to submit a new application each year, regardless of prior-campaign status. Also, Federations/Umbrella Organizations apply on behalf of themselves as well as their member nonprofits.

2. Who is Eligible?

• ​The types of 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are eligible for CCC funding are:

• Federation/Umbrella Organizations, such as local United Ways across Colorado that serve as agents for other nonprofits;
  • A Federation/Umbrella Organization is an entity that meets several criteria. It is registered as a nonprofit organization in Colorado by obtaining a Certificate of Registration from the Secretary of State’s office, is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code 501(a) as described in Section 501(c), serves as the agent for a group of at least seven (7) charitable organizations and otherwise meets the criteria established in CCC Bylaws. The Advisory Committee, at its discretion, may grant a waiver of this seven-organization requirement should circumstances indicate that the waiver serves the purpose of the CCC.

• Colleges, Universities, and State Service Organizations (CU/SSO), such as nonprofits who are not members of a federation/umbrella and whose work is closely aligned with some unit of state government;
  • ​A CU/SSO is an entity that meets several criteria: It has registered as a nonprofit organization in Colorado by obtaining a Certificate of Registration from the Secretary of State; is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code 501(a) as described in Section 501(c)(3); is directly associated with a department of the State of Colorado government or can clearly document service to the State of Colorado or Colorado communities; and, otherwise meets the criteria established in CCC Bylaws.

• Non-Federation Nonprofits are nonprofits which are neither members of a federation/umbrella organization nor closely aligned with some unit of state government but can clearly document its service to the State of Colorado or its community.

3. How Much Does It Cost? 

• To support the administration and management of the application system, a $100.00 application fee per applicant will now be required. This fee will contribute directly to the infrastructure and resources necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

Please note the following:

• CHC Federated Partnerswill have this fee covered by CHC.
• Federations/Umbrella Applicantsmay choose to:
  • Cover the $100.00 fee (per partner) on behalf of their partners, or
  • Collect the fee directly from their partner charities.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to enhance the campaign experience for all participants.

4. What Is The Application Timeline?

• August 18, 2025: Application Period Opens
• Midnight September 5, 2025: Deadline to submit an application
• September 2025: Applications will be initially processed by CHC staff.
• September 2025: CCC Advisory Committee Members will review and approve applications. CHC staff will email applicants regarding any necessary follow-up.
• October 2025: CCC Advisory Committee Members will complete one last review and approval of applications that required follow up. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than the second week of October.

5. How To Apply?

• The 2025-2026 CCC Application opens and will be posted to this page on August 18, 2025. Please check back to begin your application on Monday, August 18^th!

6. What Are The Application Requirements?

• Organization Contact Information
• Organization Type Identification
  • Federation/Umbrella; or
  • CUSSO/Non-Federation Nonprofit
• Bylaws Certifications
• Narrative Responses
  • History of Service Within the Past 12 Months
  • Reporting and transparency
• State Department Relationship (CU/SSO applicants only)
• Statement of Local Presence (out-of-state applicants only)
• Disbursement Procedures and History (federation/umbrella applicants only)
• Financial Documents & Information
  • IRS Form 990 (dated within 18 months of January 1, 2025)
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance
    • Recent audit or financial review (required for federation/umbrella applicants only)
  • Administration Fundraising Ratio
    • AFR Above 35% Explanation
  • Nondiscrimination Policy Attestation
  • Nonprofit Informational Worksheet (2 Tabs)
    • Organizational Information Tab
    • Colorado Secretary of State Business Standing & Registration Status Tab
      • Periodic Report Number and Link to Good Standing business summary page​
      • Renewal ID Number and Link to Registration Statement for Colorado Charitable Organizations
    • Marketing Materials (Optional)
    • Comments or Considerations

7. What Are The CCC Bylaws & Nondiscrimination Policy?

• The CCC bylaws were last revised in August 2025. Read Section IV for a full list of eligibility requirements.

• For inclusion in the CCC, all charitable organizations based in Colorado must ensure and certify that they have a posted notice that summarizes the discriminatory or unfair practices prohibited by the law per Colorado Civil Rights Commission Rules (3 CCR 708). Notice must include contact information for filing a complaint.

• Example Colorado Anti-Discrimination Poster
  Click here to see an example of Colorado’s anti-discrimination in employment poster, published by the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

• In lieu of a posted notice, agencies based outside of Colorado must maintain non-discrimination policies with respect to employees, clients served, and volunteers consistent with local, state and Federal law which have been voted on and approved by the agency’s board of directors or governing body.

• All agencies must provide a signed affirmation of non-discrimination with respect to employees, clients served, and volunteers consistent with all applicable local, state and Federal laws.

8. How Can I Find Secretary of State Information?

• Here are step-by-step instructions, including screenshots, to help you find information required for the application on the Colorado Secretary of State website:
  • Business Standing Information
  • Charity Solicitation Registration 

9. Where Can I Download Templates?

• Click the name of the document to download the template for your application:
  • 2025-2026 Nonprofit Informational Worksheet
  • AFR Above 35% Explanation Form
  • Nondiscrimination Attestation Form