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Colorado grants for Special district governments

Explore 99 grant opportunities

Weather Modification Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local water providers and government entities in Colorado to enhance and modernize their cloud seeding programs, aimed at increasing winter snowfall and improving water supply.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Pathways Program
$300,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado organizations in addressing community challenges related to outdoor stewardship, equity, and climate resilience through collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Emergency Drought Response Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to agricultural water users in Colorado affected by drought, helping them secure emergency water for irrigation and maintain production continuity.

Agriculture
Special district governments
Yampa River Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Yampa River Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve water security and restore the Yampa River ecosystem, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations involved in conservation and water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Local Match Program (LOMA) - Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
$10,000,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado local governments and tribes to help cover the non-federal matching requirements for federal infrastructure projects, enabling them to access significant funding for improvements in transportation, energy, water systems, and broadband.

Infrastructure
County governments
Denver Broncos Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Denver Broncos Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that support youth initiatives focused on health, education, and career readiness for young people aged 5-24.

Youth
Nonprofits
Brownfield Cleanup Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and local governments in Colorado to clean up contaminated properties, promoting community revitalization and environmental safety.

Environment
City or township governments
Firefighter Heart and Circulatory Malfunction Benefits (FCB) Program.
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial reimbursement to municipalities and fire authorities in Colorado for the costs of insurance coverage related to cancer and cardiac benefits for their firefighters.

Health
Special district governments
Automated Permit Processing for Solar
$1,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Colorado to implement automated online solar permitting systems, streamlining the approval process for solar installations.

Energy
City or township governments
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program
$325,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local and tribal governments in Colorado to promote the construction of affordable accessory dwelling units that support low- to moderate-income households.

Housing
City or township governments
Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF)
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance multimodal transportation options across Colorado, targeting local governments and organizations to improve mobility for diverse communities, including the elderly, rural areas, and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
State governments
The Daniels Fund Grants Program
Contact for amount
Daniels Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming that focus on improving lives in areas such as education, youth development, and support for disadvantaged populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009 (FASTER) FASTER Safety Program
$80,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding for highway safety improvement projects across Colorado to enhance transportation safety for all residents.

Safety
State governments
Peter Grant Preservation Fund for Colorado
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This fund provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Colorado for projects that preserve and enhance the state's historic places.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund
$200,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state agencies in acquiring land for public recreation, wildlife habitat, and open spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Colorado for projects that enhance outdoor access and improve community quality of life through the development and renovation of parks, trails, and natural spaces.

Community Development
City or township governments