2025 Policy & Advocacy Ecosystem Grant

The Rose Community Foundation is pleased to announce an open funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Denver region. Donor Name: Rose Community Foundation State: Colorado County: Adams County (CO), Arapahoe County (CO), Boulder County (CO), Broomfield County (CO), Denver County (CO), Douglas County (CO), Jefferson County (CO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/25/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: This grant cycle is intended to support Greater Denver’s diverse and dynamic ecosystem of nonprofits that leverage policy and advocacy efforts to help local communities furthest from opportunity across a wide range of issue areas that align with the Foundation’s priorities.They are especially interested in supporting organizations working to address disparities or close gaps in access and opportunity by cultivating systems change or influencing the levers of policy. Funding Information Total funding available: $1.8-2 million. Grant amounts will typically range from $15,000 to $75,000. Grant Period November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026. Eligibility Criteria  This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations – 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s – or fiscally sponsored projects serving the seven-county Greater Denver region (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties) or advancing statewide policy efforts that benefit those within that catchment area. Local/municipal, state and federal government agencies are not eligible for this opportunity. Organizations funded through donor-advised funds or giving circles at Rose Community Foundation are eligible for this opportunity, if other eligibility requirements are met. Organizations that house endowments at Rose Community Foundation are eligible to apply, but like all other applicants, are not guaranteed a grant award. Organizations that have received a separate grant from Rose Community Foundation in 2025 are unlikely to receive funding via this opportunity. Organizations that have active multi-year grants from Rose Community Foundation beyond November 2025 are not eligible for this opportunity. Rose Community Foundation can support lobbying activities, but grantees need to clearly report all lobbying activities related to grant funds. LOI applicants invited to submit a full application will be asked to clearly state any anticipated lobbying efforts. Activities that support or oppose specific candidates or political parties will not be considered. For more information, visit RCF.