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Colorado Community Development Grants

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Public Art Grant
$2,500
Lafayette’s Public Art Committee (PAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to artists and organizations for public visual art projects that celebrate Lafayette's cultural diversity and engage the community.

Arts
Individuals
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 funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community quality of life, and promote environmentally sustainable transportation alternatives.

Transportation
City or township governments
Safe Routes to School
$7,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in Colorado to improve safe walking and biking routes for students commuting to school.

Transportation
State governments
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
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 funding opportunity provides financial support to small and disadvantaged public water systems in Colorado to address health risks from emerging contaminants in drinking water.

Environment
City or township governments
Parks & Open Space Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Parks & Open Space Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance community engagement with parks and open spaces in Boulder County, particularly those benefiting historically marginalized communities and fostering collaborative partnerships.

Community Development
Individuals
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado communities and organizations for the development and maintenance of outdoor spaces, such as parks and trails, to improve public access to nature.

Environment
City or township governments
Neighborhood Mini-Grants
$1,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding for small, resident-led projects in Fort Collins that promote community engagement, sustainability, and inclusivity within neighborhoods.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community-Centered Solutions
Contact for amount
Caring for Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to community-based organizations in Denver that focus on improving mental health and substance misuse care through culturally relevant and accessible support services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
BBB Spark Awards for Entrepreneurship in Colorado and Wyoming
Contact for amount
Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This award recognizes and celebrates emerging businesses in Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate strong leadership character, foster a positive organizational culture, and actively engage with their communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Block Grant
$600,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small towns and counties in Colorado for essential public infrastructure and community development projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Food Security Grant
$100,000
Colorado Gives Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities working to improve food access and security for residents of Jefferson County, Colorado, by providing financial assistance for initiatives that promote local, healthy, and culturally relevant food.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific communities to support initiatives that enhance social and financial empowerment, improving the well-being of residents through access to resources and capacity building.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Grants - Plan Development Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado non-profits and government entities in collaborating on conservation and recreation planning to enhance outdoor experiences and engage underrepresented communities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Marketing Grants - Cycle 2
$125,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This program provides funding to Colorado local governments and economic organizations to conduct market studies, implement infrastructure projects, and promote their regions as attractive locations for semiconductor and advanced industry investment, particularly in areas outside established tech hubs.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
City of Englewood Sustainability Grant Program
$500
City of Englewood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for community groups, businesses, and individuals in Englewood to implement sustainability projects that benefit the local environment and community.

Community Development
Individuals
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
ACF Youth Empowerment Grant Program
$25,000
Aspen Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Aspen to Parachute region of Colorado to empower youth aged six to twenty-four, focusing on enhancing their resilience, educational success, and overall well-being, particularly for those who are disengaged from structured programs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Family Violence Justice Fund Grant Program
$2,100,000
Colorado Judicial Branch
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This program provides funding to Colorado-based organizations that offer civil legal assistance to low-income victims of family violence, helping them navigate legal issues related to protection orders, custody, and support.

Community Development
Nonprofits