Community, Culture, Resilience and Safety Tax Grant Program

The Community, Culture, Resilience and Safety Tax Grant Program is administered by the City of Boulder and funded through a dedicated 0.3 percent sales and use tax approved by voters and extended multiple times, most recently into perpetuity. This funding mechanism reflects a long-term municipal commitment to strengthening community-serving infrastructure and ensuring that nonprofit organizations can maintain a stable and lasting physical presence within or near the city. A portion of the tax revenue, capped at up to ten percent, is allocated to a competitive grant pool specifically for nonprofit capital and capacity-building needs. The program is structured into two primary components: Capital Project Funding and Capacity Building. The Capital Project Funding arm is the focus of the currently open 2026 funding round and is designed to support tangible, physical improvements or acquisitions. These may include construction, renovation, facility upgrades, capital maintenance, or property acquisition projects that directly contribute to an organization’s ability to operate long term. The emphasis is on projects that ensure sustainability, accessibility, and resilience of nonprofit facilities serving the Boulder community. The Capacity Building component, which opens separately later in the year, is intended to prepare organizations for future capital investments. It supports strategic organizational development activities such as board recruitment, leadership development, fundraising strategies, technology consulting, and long-term planning. This dual-structure approach ensures that both immediate infrastructure needs and longer-term organizational readiness are addressed within the same funding ecosystem. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that serve community members and seek to establish or maintain a physical presence in or around the City of Boulder. While specific eligibility requirements are not exhaustively detailed in the provided material, the program’s historical funding clearly demonstrates support for a wide range of nonprofit sectors including health services, housing, arts, education, and social services. Funded projects have included facility renovations, new construction, equipment replacement, and even debt reduction associated with property acquisition, indicating flexibility in allowable capital uses. The application process for the 2026 Capital Project Funding round is currently open, with applicants directed to review the official Request for Applications and submit through the designated city process. While detailed submission mechanics, evaluation criteria, and required documentation are not explicitly outlined in the provided text, it is implied that applicants must present a clear capital project plan aligned with program goals of long-term physical presence and community benefit. There is no mention of a required pre-application phase such as a letter of intent. Historical funding data demonstrates that award amounts vary widely depending on project scope, ranging from smaller capital maintenance grants under twenty thousand dollars to large-scale facility investments exceeding one million dollars. This indicates a flexible funding structure capable of supporting both minor upgrades and major capital developments. The program has previously distributed millions of dollars across multiple nonprofit organizations, underscoring its significance as a local funding source. Program administration is handled by the City of Boulder, with a named contact available for inquiries. While exact timelines for award decisions, project periods, and recurring cycles are not explicitly stated, the presence of multiple funding rounds across years suggests a recurring structure tied to the ongoing tax revenue stream. The program’s continuation in perpetuity further reinforces its role as a stable and ongoing funding opportunity for nonprofits operating within the Boulder community.

Ensure strong alignment with city goals demonstrate financial readiness and secure all other funding prior to applying