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Colorado grants for Private institutions of higher education

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Grace Isabelle McNaught Charitable Trust Grant
$4,000
Grace Isabelle McNaught Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Colorado that focus on improving education, health, and human services for local residents.

Education
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program 2026
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Colorado to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats and promote ecological resilience across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Grant Navigator Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado State Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and other eligible groups that assist rural Colorado communities in applying for federal and state grants focused on wildfire mitigation and preparedness.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
High Efficiency Electric Heating and Appliances Grant Program
$10,850,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and communities in Colorado for the purchase and installation of high-efficiency electric heating and appliances, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.

Energy
City or township governments
Water Quality Improvement Fund Grants
$30,000,000
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Colorado governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landowners for projects that improve water quality and wastewater infrastructure across the state.

Environment
State governments
Jewish Life Grant
Contact for amount
Rose Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that enhance Jewish life and promote inclusivity, engagement, and social justice within the diverse Jewish communities of the Greater Denver metro area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Revitalizing Main Streets (RMS)
$250,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments and eligible organizations in Colorado to improve active transportation infrastructure and enhance the economic and social vitality of downtown areas.

Transportation
City or township governments
2025 Closing Colorado Coverage Gaps Grant
$30,000
Colorado Media Project
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to newsrooms in Colorado that serve BIPOC, non-English speaking, and rural communities, helping them strengthen their operations and improve local news access.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO)
$500,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleet operators in Colorado, particularly benefiting businesses and organizations that are disadvantaged or minority-owned.

Energy
Nonprofits
CDA Climate Resilience Grant Program
$30,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to farmers, ranchers, and related organizations in Colorado to enhance their resilience against climate-related disasters like drought and wildfires through improved practices and planning.

Environment
City or township governments
Adams County Community Enrichment Grant
$200,000
Adams County
Local

Application Deadline

May 26, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and special districts in Adams County, Colorado, to enhance family stability and promote community development through essential services and innovative projects.

Community Development
City or township governments
Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant
$150,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that combine solar energy production with agricultural practices, specifically targeting farmers and organizations in southeastern and southwestern Colorado.

Community Development
County governments
White Rose Foundation Community Grant
$5,000
White Rose Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based programs that improve the welfare of Denver’s Black communities through initiatives in arts, health, education, and social impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant
$3,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Colorado dedicated to celebrating and preserving the state's cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts, including community archiving and creative documentation projects.

Arts
Individuals
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance
$999,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2025

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, educational institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Colorado for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience against wildfires.

Natural Resources
State governments
Meaningful Opportunity through Learning and Advancement Scholarship
Contact for amount
Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2025

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support for low-income, first-generation college students in La Plata County, Colorado, to help them pursue higher education at public colleges, universities, or vocational schools.

Income Security and Social Services
Private institutions of higher education
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Recreation and Visitor Services
$950,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in Colorado to enhance outdoor recreation and accessibility on public lands, particularly for underserved communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including governments and nonprofits, to preserve and study cultural and paleontological resources in Colorado while promoting community engagement and education.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Plant Conservation and Restoration Management
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations to advance plant conservation and restoration projects in Colorado, focusing on biodiversity and climate resilience.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Threatened and Endangered Species Program
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at protecting threatened and endangered species in Colorado, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits.

Natural Resources
State governments