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Colorado Community Development Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
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
Chinook Fund Grant
$10,000
Chinook Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Colorado focused on systemic social justice and community organizing, particularly those led by Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
United Way of Mesa County’s Community Impact Fund
Contact for amount
United Way of Mesa County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Mesa County that provide essential health and human services focused on fostering healthy communities, financial security, and youth opportunities.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
Tourism Management Grant
$20,000
Colorado Tourism Office
State

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado to create and improve tourism projects that enhance the visitor experience, with a generous matching fund requirement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Challenge Grant
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Law
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado schools and community organizations in developing collaborative projects to improve youth mental health and reduce vaping among children and teens.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Program
$100,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to rural local governments affected by mineral and energy development to support community development projects.

Community Development
County governments
Anschutz Family Foundation Grant
$10,000
Anschutz Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that empower economically disadvantaged individuals and communities to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Northwest Aurora Arts Grants 2025
Contact for amount
City of Aurora
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports arts and culture projects in the Aurora Cultural Arts District to boost economic development and engage diverse audiences, welcoming applications from local organizations and individual artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Aspen Non-Profit Grant 2025
$100,000
City of Aspen
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Aspen that promote community well-being, environmental protection, and cultural engagement.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Noxious Weed Program Annual Grants
$700,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and private entities in Colorado for the eradication and management of harmful noxious weeds.

Natural Resources
County governments
2025-2026 CDA Noxious Weed Management Fund and USFS State & Private Forestry Grants
$700,000
Colorado Department Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2024

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profits, and organized private entities in Colorado for the management and eradication of noxious weeds.

Natural Resources
County governments
Town of Telluride Green Grant Program 2025
$40,000
Town of Telluride
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This program provides funding to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities in Telluride for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability within the community.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide outdoor education and recreation experiences to underserved youth and families in Colorado, aiming to enhance access and representation for marginalized communities in outdoor activities and conservation efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports (COMTSS) Grant
$80,000
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
County governments
School Transformation Network Grant
$80,000
Colorado Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This initiative provides funding and resources to low-performing schools in Colorado to improve student achievement through targeted support and collaboration with local education agencies.

Education
Independent school districts
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 grant provides financial assistance to Colorado communities for planning economic development projects that create or retain jobs, particularly for low- to moderate-income individuals.

Community Development
City or township governments
Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program
$500,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and economic organizations in Colorado to boost the semiconductor industry by conducting market studies, implementing infrastructure improvements, and promoting regional assets.

Business and Commerce
County governments