Lowe Fund

The Lowe Fund is a field-of-interest fund administered by The Denver Foundation. It was established by the Lowe family in the 1960s and has been managed by The Denver Foundation since 1994. The fund is rooted in the belief that individuals with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and other nervous and muscular diseases deserve access to a full life, including social connections, educational opportunities, employment, and good health. The fund prioritizes programs that offer training, education, and research related to these conditions and supports Colorado-based nonprofits working within this scope. This grant opportunity is designed to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that serve individuals affected by developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, and related conditions. Funding is available for programs focusing on research, treatment, and support services. Organizations involved in systems-level advocacy, such as legal advocacy, as well as those providing direct services, are encouraged to apply. The Denver Foundation emphasizes that past funding does not guarantee future support, ensuring a competitive and mission-aligned selection process for every cycle. The Lowe Fund operates on a biannual grant cycle. For the current year, Cycle 2 opens on July 1, 2025, and closes on August 15, 2025. A prior cycle, Cycle 1, was held from February 3 to March 17, 2025. This recurring schedule provides nonprofits with two distinct opportunities each year to seek funding. Applicants must submit their proposals through The Denver Foundation’s online grant application portal, which requires registration in advance. Funding awards typically range between $10,000 and $50,000. While no total program funding amount is specified, the grant is not offered on a rolling basis, but it is recurring, with future cycles expected based on the established biannual timeline. Grants are awarded to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits or organizations that are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3). Applicants must be located in or operate within the state of Colorado. Rural organizations are especially encouraged to apply, and all applicants must clearly demonstrate alignment with the fund's mission. The eligibility criteria are straightforward but strictly limited to nonprofits or those with nonprofit fiscal sponsors. The fund does not accept applications from individuals or for-profit organizations. For questions during the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact the Lowe Fund team via email at lowe@denverfoundation.org. The Denver Foundation is located at 1009 Grant Street, Denver, Colorado 80203, and can also be reached by phone at 303.300.1790. Detailed application FAQs are available on the Foundation’s website to assist applicants in preparing successful proposals.