City of Englewood Sustainability Grant Program

The City of Englewood, Colorado defines sustainability as stewarding resources for the benefit of current and future generations. To support this mission, the City offers a Sustainability Grant Program designed to fund projects that produce lasting impacts within the Englewood community. Grants are intended for implementation of sustainability initiatives that address environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Community groups, businesses, and individuals based in Englewood can apply for grants of up to $500. Successful projects are expected to engage community members, apply sustainable practices particularly in high-need areas, and align with one or more of the City's sustainability focus areas, including water protection, infrastructure resilience, natural environment conservation, climate action, economic resilience, energy promotion, and waste and recycling initiatives. The application window opens on April 1, 2025, and closes on May 9, 2025. Applications are reviewed by a cross-departmental city staff committee, and applicants will be notified of results within a month after submission. If additional funds are available, the program may re-open for a first-come, first-served review. To qualify for funding, projects must be completed by December 31, 2025, and must be located in Englewood, benefiting the community without prioritizing private gain. Eligible projects may include events such as community composting workshops, native seed swaps, sustainability-themed murals, tree planting initiatives, or recycling training. Funding cannot be used for land purchases, private benefit, political activities, planning-only projects, operational costs, salaries, motor vehicles, or non-essential electronic devices. Applicants must submit a completed Grant Budget Form along with their application and upload proof of project completion if funded. Evaluation criteria include project need, impact, innovation, collaboration, sustainability focus, and alignment with environmental justice principles. Projects located in areas identified by Colorado's EnviroScreen tool with a score above the 80th percentile will receive additional points during evaluation. Final reporting is required through the submission of project photos and descriptions.