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Colorado Community Development Grants

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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program
$325,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local and tribal governments in Colorado to promote the construction of affordable accessory dwelling units that support low- to moderate-income households.

Housing
City or township governments
Fostering Collaboration Opportunity
Contact for amount
Colorado Springs Health Foundation (CSHF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports collaborative efforts among tax-exempt organizations and local governments in El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado, to address community health challenges through innovative programs and evidence-based practices.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Rifle Grant Program
$99,999
City of Rifle – Greater Rifle Improvement Team (GRIT)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners in Rifle, Colorado, for exterior improvements to enhance the city's architectural character and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Sudden & Urgent Need (SUN) Grants
$30,000
Next50
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in Colorado with budgets of $1 million or less that are addressing urgent needs for older adults, particularly in the areas of combating ageism, promoting digital equity, and facilitating aging in place, while prioritizing equity for marginalized communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Southwest Intervention Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and public agencies for urgent preservation projects and cultural heritage initiatives in the American Southwest.

Humanities
Nonprofits
The Daniels Fund Grants Program
Contact for amount
Daniels Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming that focus on improving lives in areas such as education, youth development, and support for disadvantaged populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gates Family Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Gates Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Peter Grant Preservation Fund for Colorado
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

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
City of Centennial Neighborhood Engagement Grant in Colorado
$500
City of Centennial
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to residents, Home Owner Associations, and community organizations in Centennial to host inclusive neighborhood events that foster community engagement and social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black Resilience in Colorado Fund
$25,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in the Metro Denver area that address urgent community needs and promote long-term sustainability in Black communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Large Community Improvement Grant
$10,000
City of Centennial Neighborhood Services
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for neighborhood-led projects in Centennial that improve shared community spaces, such as landscaping, signage, and community gardens, fostering collaboration and pride among residents.

Community Development
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Denver Foundation’s Community Grants Program
$50,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations addressing economic opportunity, environmental issues, housing, and youth well-being in the Metro Denver area, with a focus on historically oppressed communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant
$3,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Colorado to celebrate, document, and preserve the state's diverse cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts projects.

Arts
Individuals
Community Development Block Grant Planning and Feasibility Studies Grant
$75,000
Colorado Department of Housing and Urban Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural Colorado communities for planning and feasibility studies that aim to create or retain jobs, particularly for low- to moderate-income individuals.

Community Development
City or township governments
Town of Parachute Beautification Grant
$5,000
Town of Parachute
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to licensed businesses in Parachute for exterior improvements to their commercial properties, enhancing the town's visual appeal.

Community Development
Small businesses
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
Helping Hands Grants
Contact for amount
Golden Civic Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations in the Golden community facing unexpected expenses or emergencies, helping them maintain or enhance their operations and fulfill their mission.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Building and Bridging Connections Funding
$45,000
The Colorado Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This funding supports community-building projects that empower historically marginalized groups, such as Indigenous women, Black individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, to enhance social connections and promote health equity.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Colorado for projects that enhance outdoor access and improve community quality of life through the development and renovation of parks, trails, and natural spaces.

Community Development
City or township governments