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Colorado grants for Special district governments

Explore 61 grant opportunities

Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Colorado Assistance Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant
$30,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

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

Environment
Special district governments
Colorado Electric School Bus Grant Program
$375,000
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado school districts and charter schools for transitioning to electric school buses and charging infrastructure, with a focus on benefiting communities most affected by air pollution.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Grant Program
$275,000
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Colorado for transitioning their vehicle fleets to low- and zero-emission alternatives, supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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 with populations of 5,000 or fewer to improve their water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring better public health and environmental outcomes.

Environment
County 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
Admin & Operating, Mobility Management & Planning Projects
$16,299,972
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Transit and Rail
State

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Colorado for transportation projects that enhance mobility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and rural populations.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Community Impact
$2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Colorado cities, towns, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve outdoor access and enhance community well-being through the development and maintenance of parks, trails, and natural areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Reduce Financial Barriers to Contraception in Colorado
Contact for amount
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado-based health clinics and agencies to eliminate costs associated with contraceptive access, particularly for underserved populations facing barriers to care.

Health
Nonprofits
Closed Landfill Remediation Grant Program
$2,000,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments in Colorado for the remediation of environmental hazards at closed solid waste landfills.

Environment
County governments
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
Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado water users, including municipalities and nonprofits, to tackle critical water supply challenges through various projects like planning, construction, and infrastructure maintenance.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Clean Air Program (CAP)
$25,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to industrial and manufacturing companies, local governments, and public-private partnerships in Colorado to help reduce air pollution by supporting the purchase and installation of emission reduction equipment.

Energy
County governments
Microgrids for Community Resilience Program
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for planning and building microgrids that enhance resilience against electric grid disruptions, prioritizing projects that utilize non-fossil fuel sources and serve essential community institutions.

Energy
City or township governments
Peter Grant Preservation Fund for Colorado
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

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
Yampa River Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Yampa River Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
State governments
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
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