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Colorado grants for Special district governments

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Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Program
$100,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to rural local governments affected by mineral and energy development to support community development projects.

Community Development
County governments
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
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
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
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation
$7,200,000
Colorado State Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health in communities at risk, particularly in areas where urban development meets wildland.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
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
Nature in the City Implementation Grant
$60,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fort Collins for projects that enhance natural spaces, improve wildlife habitats, and promote environmental stewardship in neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
2025-2026 Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program
$7,040,000
Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to community groups and local governments in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health through various restoration and mitigation projects.

Natural Resources
County 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
Volunteer Firefighter Pension Fund (VFP) Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Division of Local Government
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides state matching funds to municipalities and fire districts with volunteer firefighters, helping them establish pension benefits to attract and retain these essential community members.

Community Development
City or township governments
Regional Green Grants
$25,000
San Miguel County, Silverton Team GOLD, and the Telluride Foundation (EcoAction Partners)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding for projects that reduce emissions and enhance sustainability in San Miguel, San Juan, and Ouray counties, targeting individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations.

Environment
Individuals
The Daniels Fund Grants Program
Contact for amount
Daniels Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that create a positive impact in their communities through programs focused on areas such as education, youth development, addiction prevention, and services for the aging and disadvantaged across several Western states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
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
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
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
Trutta Fund
Contact for amount
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public service agencies in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties, Colorado, that assist veterans and their families with services like health programs, housing, and employment training.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state entities in acquiring land or conservation easements to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and preserve wildlife habitats.

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