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Colorado Capacity Building Grants

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City and County of Denver Community Support Mini Grants Program
$10,000
City and County of Denver (Denver Economic Development & Opportunity)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and microbusinesses in designated neighborhoods of Denver to foster community building, economic mobility, and local engagement through various projects and events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Neighborhoods Program
$5,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides small grants to community-led groups in the Metro Denver area to strengthen local initiatives and support projects that enhance neighborhood development, particularly those led by communities of color and lower-income residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
$100,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural Colorado communities in creating jobs and fostering economic growth through projects like infrastructure improvements, workforce development, and entrepreneurial support.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Grants
$100,000
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in western Colorado that are helping vulnerable populations and need assistance with projects to enhance their resilience amid recent federal changes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Animal Assistance Foundationโ€™s Annual Grants
Contact for amount
Animal Assistance Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to animal welfare organizations in Colorado to improve the care and services for companion animals through various operational and programmatic initiatives.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Spring Anschutz Family Foundation Grants
$10,000
Anschutz Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Colorado that help families and communities, particularly in rural areas, by promoting self-sufficiency and aiding the economically disadvantaged, youth, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
YVCF Community Grant
$10,000
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties, Colorado, to support community initiatives and operational needs that align with regional goals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants
$10,000
Boettcher Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to strengthen their leadership capabilities and foster collaboration in creating an inclusive leadership environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Best and Brightest Management Internship and Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program connects local governments in Colorado with students and universities to provide paid internships and fellowships, fostering future leaders in public service and addressing local administrative needs.

Workforce Development
Individuals
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
Women's Fund of Weld County Grant
$7,500
Weld Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs enhancing the education, employment, and self-development of women and girls in Weld County, Colorado.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Empowering Action for School Improvement
$180,000
Colorado Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado school districts identified for improvement under federal and state guidelines, providing resources to enhance educational outcomes through a collaborative multi-tiered support system.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Tourism Marketing Grant
$50,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for tourism marketing initiatives in Colorado, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, and industry associations dedicated to promoting responsible travel and enhancing the state's tourism economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Equity-Focused Leadership Grants
$10,000
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations that develop leadership programs for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and adults with disabilities, focusing on community-rooted leaders and inclusive practices.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Market Study Grants - Cycle 2
$250,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for local governments and organizations to hire consultants to conduct in-depth market studies that assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of their semiconductor and advanced industries.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund
$200,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Denver Foundation is offering grants of $100,000 to $500,000 to qualified nonprofits in Denver County, Colorado, to increase legal services for the immigrant community, including direct legal representation, assistance with DACA and visa programs, and support for capacity building and legal-related fees.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
City and County of Denver Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund
$20,000
City and County of Denver (Denver Economic Development & Opportunity)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving specific neighborhoods in Denver, helping them strengthen their internal capacity and enhance community engagement initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits