About Us
The GES Investment Fund exists to redistribute power and resources by funding community-led programs and projects that disrupt inequity and foster generational well-being in Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea.
We are fiscally sponsored by Colorado Nonprofit Development Center. The CIF is a group of community volunteers seated by former councilwoman Ortega and CdeBaca.
Our Guiding Principles
Mission
To redistribute power and resources by funding community-led programs and projects that disrupt inequity and foster generational well-being in Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea.
Values
Accountability, Cooperative Economy, Transformative Justice, Interdependence & Solidarity, Ownership, Neighborhood Power.
Vision
Thriving and healthy GES neighborhoods that leverage our cultures, resilience, ancestral memory, imagination, skills, and collective power to create a world where prosperity is shared.
Values in Action
Prioritize community ownership, reject extractive models, resist displacement, and ensure GES retains control and benefits.
Our Funding Categories
Grant-making
Housing, health, wealth-building, arts, youth/older adults, community voice, environment, food access, education, scholarships.
Investment
business incubation, co-op development, commercial real estate development, endowment.
Revolving Loan Fund
lending circles, development loans, business loans, criticial home repairs, ADU/ACU support, legal support.
Outreach & Education
financial coaching, trainings, events, scenario planning, technical assistance (RFP process support, grant writing support, applying for 501c3, CBA negotiations, legal.
CIF's Expanded Authority through Technical Assistance Grant
Revenue Strategies
Formally tasks CIF (via CNDC) with developing revenue strategies and policy recommendations for the CIF to be submitted to the NWCA Board.
Grantmaking
Delegates responsibility for community-based grantmaking, with CNDC holding and managing funds while CIF directs their disbursement.
Land Use Planning
Grants CIF a lead role in supporting community participation in Phases 3–8 of campus development, including land use planning and the development of a Community Benefits Agreement.