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Colorado grants for Special district governments

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Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Telluride Foundation Community Grant Program
$40,000
Telluride Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants Program, open to organizations in Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties in Colorado, offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to support projects in areas such as early childhood development, education, environment, arts and culture, health, human service, and athletics, with a focus on enriching the quality of life of the region's residents, visitors, and workforce.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ozone Season Free Transit Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to public transit agencies in Colorado to offer free rides, especially during the summer months when ground-level ozone levels are high, promoting cleaner air and equitable transportation access for vulnerable communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
State Grants to Libraries in Colorado
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Education (Colorado State Library)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to public, school, and academic libraries in Colorado to acquire educational resources and enhance literacy and learning for their communities.

Education
Independent school districts
School Access for Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
$4,850,000
Colorado Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and public safety communication system owners in Colorado to improve emergency response communication systems and training for better collaboration with first responders.

Safety
Independent school districts
Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve off-highway vehicle trails, enhance safety, and promote environmental sustainability in Colorado.

Recreation
State governments
Trutta Fund
Contact for amount
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Transportation Safety Foundation Grant
$10,000
E-470 Public Highway Authority Transportation Safety Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt government entities in Colorado that are dedicated to improving transportation safety and driver education along the E-470 corridor and surrounding areas.

Transportation
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Communities Water and Wastewater Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small communities in Colorado with populations of 5,000 or fewer, helping them improve their water and wastewater infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental outcomes.

Environment
County governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations for small-scale infrastructure projects that promote alternative transportation, enhance safety, and improve environmental conditions across Colorado.

Transportation
City or township governments
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
$30,000,000
Colorado Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to small or disadvantaged public water systems in Colorado to address emerging contaminants in drinking water, ensuring safer water for their communities.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Colorado cities, counties, and conservation organizations for projects that improve outdoor access and enhance community spaces, such as parks and trails.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community STAND (Stabilization Tool Assisting Neighborhood Development) Grant Program
$50,000
City and County of Denver (Denver Urban Renewal Authority)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and Business Improvement Districts in Denver to enhance neighborhood stability and promote community development in historically underserved areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Assistance Grants Program
$30,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to public water systems in Colorado to help them improve their infrastructure and ensure compliance with drinking water quality regulations.

Environment
Special district governments
PFAS Grant Program
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to public water systems, local governments, tribal entities, and environmental organizations in Colorado to help identify, assess, and mitigate the impacts of harmful PFAS contamination on public health and the environment.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program
$2,000,000
Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local organizations and landowners in Boulder County for large-scale wildfire risk reduction projects that enhance forest and grassland management.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Fire Protection District Grant
$2,000,000
Boulder County Emergency Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to fire protection districts and departments in Boulder County's rural and mountainous areas to enhance their emergency response capabilities and public safety initiatives.

Safety
Special district governments