Colorado Private Grants

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Denver that are working to improve youth mental health, address trauma, and reduce substance misuse through innovative and measurable programs.

This grant provides significant funding to youth-focused nonprofit organizations in Larimer and Weld Counties, Colorado, to support essential capital projects and collaborative initiatives that promote growth and community impact.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and community projects in Montrose County, Colorado, that enhance local services and quality of life, particularly for underserved populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve health outcomes for underresourced populations in El Paso and Teller Counties, focusing on areas such as food access, physical activity, and affordable housing.

This program honors and recognizes women leaders in the Denver metro area who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact through their professional and volunteer efforts.

This program recognizes and honors influential leaders in Colorado's agriculture industry who have made significant contributions to various agricultural fields and community involvement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado nonprofit organizations and schools to create accessible arts education projects for historically marginalized youth, fostering collaboration with professional artists and addressing community needs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Denver that promote and enhance the performing arts, fostering cultural and artistic contributions to the community.

This grant provides funding to Colorado nonprofits and schools to enhance access to arts education for historically marginalized youth through collaborative projects with professional artists.

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado that focus on enhancing community well-being through projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

This funding supports Colorado newsrooms in organizing community engagement events to connect with diverse local residents, address their concerns, and foster trust between journalists and the communities they serve.

The Colorado Media Project is offering a grant of $1,000 to $10,000 to smaller, Colorado-based local news organizations for producing high-quality, nonpartisan investigative or accountability journalism, with a focus on raising public awareness about critical issues facing the state and catalyzing positive change in the institutions and communities.

The Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) is offering a $70,000 grant through its P.S. You Are Here program to support short-term, community-led projects that transform Denver's public spaces through arts, culture, and creativity, with the funding covering expenses related to project planning, professional services, and materials.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on animal welfare and children's health, with a preference for those serving Colorado communities.

This program recognizes and honors young professionals under 40 in the Denver metro area who demonstrate exceptional leadership, community involvement, and significant career accomplishments.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southwest Colorado to support projects that enhance community well-being, diversity, and cultural development.

This grant provides funding to animal welfare organizations in Colorado that support the well-being of companion animals and promote community collaboration.

This grant provides funding for projects that enhance watershed resilience, grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, and big game habitats across Colorado, targeting non-profits, local governments, and educational institutions.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Community Grants. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In addition to the priorities noted above, some Community Fund Committees have identified 1-2 additional priorities for Community Grants: Berthoud No additional priorities Estes Valley Food Security Music & Arts Fort Collins Water Workforce Loveland Community Engagement. Funding Information Grants will range from $2,500 – $5,000. Eligibility Criteria The Community Foundation makes grants to 501c(3) charitable entities, educational institutions, churches, or government entities that are in good standing with the IRS. If you are group, club, association, or organization that does NOT fit this criteria, but are seeking funding for a charitable project, consider partnering with a 501c(3) OR government agency that can be your fiscal sponsor and apply on your group’s behalf. Ineligibility The Foundation typically does not fund: Individuals Businesses/for-profit companies Private foundations Political lobbying/candidate campaigns for political office Sponsorships, tables, or tickets for special events or fundraising events Debt retirement/deficit financing. For more information, visit CFNC.