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Colorado grants for Special district governments

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Housing Planning Grant Program
$9,900,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local and regional governments in Colorado to develop or update housing-related planning documents, helping them address current and future housing needs.

Housing
City or township governments
Pathways Program
$300,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado organizations in addressing community challenges related to outdoor stewardship, equity, and climate resilience through collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Noxious Weed Program Annual Grants
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and private entities in Colorado for the eradication and management of harmful noxious weeds.

Environment
County governments
Micro-Grant Program
$10,000
Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado's governmental entities for one-time technology projects that improve public access to government services through online and mobile platforms.

Information and Statistics
County governments
Non-Motorized Trails Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations in Colorado for projects that create, maintain, and enhance non-motorized trails, promoting public access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
State governments
Yampa River Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Yampa River Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve water security and restore the Yampa River ecosystem, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations involved in conservation and water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Denver Broncos Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Denver Broncos Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that support youth initiatives focused on health, education, and career readiness for young people aged 5-24.

Youth
Nonprofits
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation
$7,200,000
Colorado State Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health in communities at risk, particularly in areas where urban development meets wildland.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
CCCF Community Grants
$4,800
Chaffee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and public-serving organizations in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake Counties, Colorado, to enhance community health, vitality, and various local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 impacts of limited stakes gaming by funding public services and infrastructure projects in affected communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
SIPA GovGrants Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to Colorado government entities for innovative technology projects that improve public services, particularly for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
County governments
Eagle County Lodging Tax Marketing Committee Funding Opportunity
$350,000
Eagle County Lodging Tax Marketing Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local nonprofits, businesses, and government entities in unincorporated Eagle County and Gypsum to enhance their marketing efforts aimed at boosting tourism and cultural engagement.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program
$325,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local and tribal governments in Colorado to promote the construction of affordable accessory dwelling units that support low- to moderate-income households.

Housing
City or township governments
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI)
$50,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to create or support diverse coalitions focused on preserving natural resources and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program
$7,040,000
Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to community groups and local governments in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health through various restoration and mitigation projects.

Natural Resources
County governments
Volunteer Firefighter Pension Fund (VFP) Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Division of Local Government
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides state matching funds to municipalities and fire districts with volunteer firefighters, helping them establish pension benefits to attract and retain these essential community members.

Community Development
City or township governments
Clean Air Program (CAP)
$25,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to industrial and manufacturing companies, local governments, and public-private partnerships in Colorado to help reduce air pollution by supporting the purchase and installation of emission reduction equipment.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits