Community Grants

Chamber Foundation Awards Community Grants

The Parker Chamber Foundation uses a portion of proceeds from the annual Parker Days Festival to fund community grants to non-profit organizations making a difference for the Parker community. Since 2024, the PCF has returned more than $100,000 to community organizations.

Grants have been made to organizations working on causes as diverse as human relief, cultural celebrations, wellness, arts, seniors, education, youth, and animal rescues. Grants typically range between $500 – $1,500 per organization. Organizations receiving grants are required to demonstrate how funds contribute to the vitality of Parker.

“It’s very satisfying to write these modest checks to such a wide variety of non-profits,” said T.J. Sullivan, President & CEO of the Parker Chamber of Commerce. “These small grants go a long way for many of these groups, and our Foundation board is committed to get fund from the festival out to good causes of all kinds”

Organizations receiving grants have included: Aging Resources of Douglas County, Boy Scout Troop 16, CASA, Affinity Ranch, Chaparral Band Boosters, Heart2Hand, Covered Colorado, Douglas County Pride, Douglas County Libraries Foundation, Kerala Association of Colorado United, Lady Trailblazer, Hope Held by a Horse, Be the Good Ones, First Responders Neurofeedback, Colorado International Soccer Academy, Dads of Parker, Legend High School Band Boosters, Chaparral After Prom Committee, Bad Moms of Parker, 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue, Bjorem & Bolles Apraxia Education Initiative, Inside the Orchestra, Citizens Offering Parker Police Support COPPS, Douglas County Republicans, Lifeline Christian Mission, Douglas County Christian Counseling, Mountain Pine Woman’s Club, Night Lights, Nourish Meals on Wheels, Women’s Adventure Club, Parker Arts, Parker Radio Association, Parker Symphony Orchestra, Rosie’s Ranch, Parker Youth Commission, Shield Our Schools, Sagewood Middle School, SECORCares, Southeast Counseling Center, Step Seven Ministries, Valley Hope Association, YISE Robotics, and VFW Post 4266.

The Parker Chamber of Commerce created its Non-Profit Organizations Council (NPOC) in 2023, meeting quarterly to bring together dozens of non-profit staff, founders, and volunteers for learning and sharing opportunities.

Your support of the Parker Days Festival is directly responsible for funds that are reinvested in the Parker community. From sending Boy Scouts to camp, providing essentials for individuals in recovery, and funding artistic endeavors – the Parker Chamber Foundation is proud to make your support of the festival a source of impact all year.