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Colorado grants for Special district governments

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Intersections Grant
Contact for amount
NoCo Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations in Northern Colorado that address community needs and demonstrate a strong impact in priority areas identified through local data and community input.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF)
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance multimodal transportation options across Colorado, targeting local governments and organizations to improve mobility for diverse communities, including the elderly, rural areas, and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
State governments
Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund
$25,000
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Routt County, Colorado, for projects that address climate change through initiatives in energy, transportation, waste management, land use, or the economy.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
West Elk Community Fund
Contact for amount
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community projects that enhance resilience and improve the quality of life in the North Fork Valley, specifically targeting the communities of Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford.

Community Development
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
Community Grant
$5,000
NoCo Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Northern Colorado to address community needs and enhance local impact through general operating support.

Community Development
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
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
Scattered-Site Homeownership Grant Program
$30,000,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing (DOH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Colorado for acquiring, developing, and rehabilitating affordable homeownership units across multiple locations to increase access to homeownership.

Housing
Nonprofits
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 that assist veterans and their families in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties, Colorado.

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