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Colorado Community Development Grants

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South Thornton Attraction & Revitalization (STAR) Grant
$15,000
City of Thornton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to new and expanding for-profit businesses in South Thornton, Colorado, to improve their commercial properties and attract more customers.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Town of Castle Rock Council Community Grant Program
$1,000
Town of Castle Rock (Finance Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Castle Rock, Colorado, for community projects that enhance quality of life, particularly for youth, seniors, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NextGen Ag Leadership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and educational institutions to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills for emerging food and agriculture leaders in Colorado.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant
$150,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that combine solar energy production with agricultural practices, specifically targeting farmers and organizations in southeastern and southwestern Colorado.

Community Development
County governments
Community Accelerated Mobility Project (CAMP)
$1,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in Colorado to develop and implement electric mobility solutions that address unique transportation needs and promote equitable access to clean transportation options.

Transportation
City or township governments
Limited Gaming Impact Grant
$7,500,000
Colorado Deparment Of local affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Colorado to address the community impacts of limited stakes gaming by funding public facilities and services.

Community Development
City or township governments
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation’s Community Grant
$10,000
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses in communities served by Umpqua Bank, focusing on building healthier, more resilient, and inclusive environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Golden Arts and Culture Grants
$10,000
City of Golden Arts and Culture Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and projects in Golden that promote arts, culture, science, and technology, fostering community enrichment and innovation.

Arts
Nonprofits
Chinook Fund Grant
$10,000
Chinook Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Denver Reparations Fund
$7,500
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations focused on addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of slavery and segregation on African American communities, promoting economic strength, cultural preservation, and systemic change.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
United Way of Weld County Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Weld County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Weld County, Colorado, that address critical community needs through collaborative efforts in areas such as early childhood literacy, youth support, homelessness solutions, and services for older adults.

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
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - West Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

Community Development
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 Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program
$160,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Colorado to create electric bicycle initiatives for individuals earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income, focusing on improving transportation access and reducing emissions in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Nature in the City Implementation Grant
$60,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fort Collins for projects that enhance natural spaces, improve wildlife habitats, and promote environmental stewardship in neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Alternatives to Jail in Colorado
Contact for amount
Caring for Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Denver to develop programs that help individuals with mental health and substance misuse issues avoid jail and improve their recovery outcomes.

Community Development
Nonprofits