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Colorado Environment Grants

Explore 179 grant opportunities

Transaction Cost Assistance Program (TCAP)
$150,000
GOCO and Keep It Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit land trusts in Colorado to help cover the costs of establishing conservation easements, making it easier for landowners to protect their land from development.

Environment
Nonprofits
Youth Sustainability Ambassador Grant Pilot Program
$1,500
City of Aspen Environmental Health and Sustainability Department
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support and mentorship for young people in Aspen to develop and implement community-based environmental and climate action projects.

Environment
Individuals
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Local Match Program (LOMA) - Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
$10,000,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado local governments and tribes to help cover the non-federal matching requirements for federal infrastructure projects, enabling them to access significant funding for improvements in transportation, energy, water systems, and broadband.

Infrastructure
County governments
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Frisco Town Government
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small businesses, non-profits, and educational organizations in Frisco to implement innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Frederick H. Leonhardt Foundation Grants
$20,000
Frederick H. Leonhardt Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado to support measurable projects in the arts, education, animal and human welfare, and environmental initiatives.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Green Business Grant Program
$1,000
City of Wheat Ridge
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to independently owned commercial businesses in Wheat Ridge for implementing environmentally sustainable improvements that reduce their ecological footprint.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Brownfield Cleanup Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and local governments in Colorado to clean up contaminated properties, promoting community revitalization and environmental safety.

Environment
City or township governments
City of Rifle Grant Program
$99,999
City of Rifle โ€“ 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
Water Quality Grants
$300,000
Colorado Water Quality Control Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for water quality improvement projects, stormwater management training, and wastewater treatment initiatives to eligible government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and impacted private landowners in Colorado.

Environment
Public housing authorities
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$700,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Colorado's agricultural sector, including producer groups, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
Soil Health and Optimizing Water (SHOW) Grant
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, and local governments in Colorado to improve soil health and optimize water management practices on agricultural lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lucille Drinkwater Allen Trust Grant
$10,000
Lucille Drinkwater Allen Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based organizations dedicated to the care and welfare of neglected, homeless, or suffering domestic animals, particularly dogs.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Grants to benefit Boulder County Residents in Colorado
$7,500
The Collins Foundation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Boulder County, Colorado, helping them implement projects that benefit the local community.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board (ATFAB) project
Contact for amount
Colorado State University Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board (ATFAB)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects at Colorado State University that enhance alternative transportation options, focusing on accessibility, safety, and sustainability for students.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program
$5,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding to urban farms and agricultural producers in Colorado to enhance their operations and promote local food access and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grey to Green Fund
$50,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Boulder County to transform impervious urban areas into green spaces that enhance ecological resilience and address climate equity.

Environment
Small businesses
Peter Grant Preservation Fund for Colorado
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

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
Colorado Tree Coalition Grant
$6,000
Colorado Tree Coalition
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations and local governments in Colorado to plant and care for trees, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits