Requests For Funding

The Qwest Foundation is just one of the ways you will see our Spirit of Service™ commitment in action.

The Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that generate high impact and measurable results through community-based programs, and supports programs and initiatives that build lasting value for Qwest customers and the communities we serve.

Qwest for Education focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting solid preK-12 educational programs. Educating children is the cornerstone for building strong and enlightened communities.

To submit your funding proposal mail your completed Qwest Foundation grant application and required attachments to:

Qwest Foundation
1801 California Street, 50th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202

Funding Guidelines

The Qwest Foundation is proud to support charitable organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) under the Internal Revenue Code.

The Qwest Foundation is unable to fund:

• Direct grants or scholarships to individuals
• Political organizations
• Sectarian religious activities
• Capital campaigns, chairs or endowments
• Private foundations or pass-through organizations
• General operating funds for single-disease health groups
• Goodwill advertising
• Organizations that receive 3 percent or more of funds from United Way