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Colorado grants for Special district governments

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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 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
Local Government Child Care Planning Grant Program
$75,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and tribal entities in Colorado to assess child care needs and develop policies that encourage the establishment of new child care facilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grey to Green Fund
$50,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure Grant Program
$15,000,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified municipalities and counties in Colorado to improve infrastructure and promote affordable housing development in designated Transit and Neighborhood Centers.

Infrastructure
Special district governments
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Telluride Foundation Community Grant Program
$40,000
Telluride Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants Program, open to organizations in Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties in Colorado, offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to support projects in areas such as early childhood development, education, environment, arts and culture, health, human service, and athletics, with a focus on enriching the quality of life of the region's residents, visitors, and workforce.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ozone Season Free Transit Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to public transit agencies in Colorado to offer free rides, especially during the ozone season, to improve air quality and support vulnerable populations.

Transportation
City or township governments
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Grants to Libraries in Colorado
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Education (Colorado State Library)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to public, school, and academic libraries in Colorado to acquire educational resources and enhance literacy and learning for their communities.

Education
Independent school districts
Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve off-highway vehicle trails, enhance safety, and promote environmental sustainability in Colorado.

Recreation
State governments
Trutta Fund
Contact for amount
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public service agencies in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties, Colorado, that assist veterans and their families with services like health programs, housing, and employment training.

Health
Nonprofits
Transportation Safety Foundation Grant
$10,000
E-470 Public Highway Authority Transportation Safety Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt government entities in Colorado that are dedicated to improving transportation safety and driver education along the E-470 corridor and surrounding areas.

Transportation
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Communities Water and Wastewater Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small communities in Colorado with populations of 5,000 or fewer, helping them improve their water and wastewater infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental outcomes.

Environment
County governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations for small-scale infrastructure projects that promote alternative transportation, enhance safety, and improve environmental conditions across Colorado.

Transportation
City or township governments
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
$30,000,000
Colorado Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to small or disadvantaged public water systems in Colorado to address emerging contaminants in drinking water, ensuring safer water for their communities.

Environment
City or township governments