The 2025 Community Trust is a grantmaking initiative of the Community Foundation Boulder County, designed to address a broad range of community needs across Boulder County, Colorado. The fund supports organizations working in the areas of animal care and welfare, arts and culture, civic engagement, education, environment, and health and human services. The Community Trust program is distinguished by its commitment to community engagement in the funding process, utilizing a volunteer-led review committee structure that empowers Boulder County residents to influence grantmaking decisions.
The application window for the 2025 Community Trust cycle opened on April 1, 2025, and will close on May 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. Grantees will be publicly announced in mid-August 2025. Interested applicants are required to first review the Request for Proposals (RFP), accessible through the foundation’s website. Following a thorough review of the RFP, applicants can then access the Grant Portal to submit their application. The process is open and accessible, including an option for Spanish-language information.
The Community Trust grant review process relies on over 80 volunteers from Boulder County who commit more than 2,500 hours collectively to evaluate grant proposals. These community members serve on committees, review applications, and provide funding recommendations. Their work is supported by foundation staff, who coordinate the review process, facilitate committee meetings, and present recommendations to the leadership team of the Community Foundation Boulder County for final decisions.
The foundation has not specified award amounts or a funding ceiling in the current notice, nor has it publicly listed detailed eligibility or application questions. However, the grant cycle structure and RFP document are expected to contain that information, and applicants are encouraged to consult the RFP directly to determine fit and requirements.
Contact for the grant opportunity is Sarah at the Community Foundation, and inquiries can be directed to Sarah@commfound.org. For additional information, the foundation can also be reached by phone at 303.442.0436. The Community Foundation Boulder County is located at 1123 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302, and its Tax ID is 84-1171836.
