Local Change Foundation Community Grants

The Local Change Foundation, a private philanthropic organization, annually supports nonprofit organizations serving Colorado’s Front Range through its Local Change Community Grants. This grant initiative is grounded in the foundation's mission to strengthen local communities by addressing critical needs in mental health and affordable housing. The foundation maintains a strategic, data-informed approach to grantmaking, periodically reviewing local research to align funding with identified service gaps. For the 2025 cycle, the Community Grants application window opens on July 14 and closes on September 3. Notifications of grant awards will be made by October 16. Grants generally range from $5,000 to $10,000, and funds are awarded to initiatives that have a demonstrable impact in either mental health or affordable housing within the specified geographic focus. The program supports both operational and programmatic expenses aimed at expanding access, improving service delivery, or addressing critical community needs in these two sectors. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in, or delivering services to, one or more of the following Colorado counties: Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, or Weld. Both organizations and individuals are eligible to apply; however, nonprofits must fall below specific budget thresholds to be prioritized for funding. Specifically, mental health organizations with annual operating budgets under $1 million and affordable housing organizations under $3 million are more likely to be considered for funding. Organizations with larger budgets may still apply but are unlikely to be selected. There are specific limitations on repeated funding. Organizations that have received Community Grant awards from the foundation for three consecutive years must observe a one-year break before reapplying. This policy helps ensure a fair distribution of funds across the community and encourages the inclusion of new applicants. No pre-application documents, letters of inquiry, or preliminary proposals are required, nor are any mid-cycle deadlines mentioned. The grant does not operate on a rolling basis but is offered annually. The foundation clearly communicates the application period and provides adequate time for interested organizations to submit their materials before the close date. The grantor has not publicly provided contact information, phone numbers, or emails for applicant inquiries within the current source materials. Likewise, no sample application questions or documentation checklists have been included. Applicants should monitor the Local Change Foundation’s official website for any updates or additional resources as the application window approaches.