About this foundation

OtterCares Foundation’s mission is to inspire students to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists. The site emphasizes Project Heart, a philanthropy education program, and describes grant programs that support hands-on entrepreneurship and philanthropy learning for K–12 students. The foundation operates multiple funds (Impact Fund, NoCO Fund, Innovation Station Fund) that provide grants and sponsorships to schools and nonprofits in Northern Colorado. Funding is targeted to programs that serve youth in Larimer and Weld counties and can include pre-applications and main application cycles handled via Foundation Source. The site also notes award sizes and limitations for each fund and required reporting for recipients.

Funding focus

The Impact Fund helps bring powerful, hands‑on learning experiences to K–12 students—experiences that inspire them to think like entrepreneurs and give back like philanthropists.

Grant programs