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Colorado Capacity Building Grants

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Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations that promote outdoor access and inclusivity for marginalized youth and their families in Colorado.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Implementation Grants
$500,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and economic organizations in Colorado's non-core regions to enhance infrastructure and resources that attract and retain semiconductor-related businesses.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
South Thornton Attraction & Revitalization (STAR) Grant
$15,000
City of Thornton
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to new and expanding for-profit businesses in South Thornton, Colorado, to improve their commercial properties and attract more customers.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Frisco Town Government
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Frisco-based small businesses, nonprofits, and educational organizations in implementing innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Spark Awards for Entrepreneurship in Colorado and Wyoming
Contact for amount
BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports early-stage for-profit businesses in Northern Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate strong ethical leadership, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and actively engage with their local communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Connections Grant
$75,000
Boettcher Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based nonprofit organizations in implementing one-time projects that strengthen community connections through shared spaces and collaborative initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Neighborhoods Program
$5,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides small grants to community-led groups in the Metro Denver area to strengthen local initiatives and support projects that enhance neighborhood development, particularly those led by communities of color and lower-income residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community, Culture, Resilience and Safety Tax Grant Program
$1,000,000
Boulder City
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Boulder for capital projects that improve their facilities and ensure their long-term presence in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Springs Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve health outcomes for underresourced populations in El Paso and Teller Counties, focusing on areas such as food access, physical activity, and affordable housing.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$100,000
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in western Colorado that are helping vulnerable populations and need assistance with projects to enhance their resilience amid recent federal changes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fostering Collaboration Opportunity
Contact for amount
Colorado Springs Health Foundation (CSHF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports collaborative efforts among organizations in the Pikes Peak region to tackle complex community health challenges through shared resources and strategic partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
Southwest Intervention Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and public agencies for urgent preservation projects and cultural heritage initiatives in the American Southwest.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance Grants
$5,000
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Denver to improve their operational capacity and programming through consulting, training, and technology enhancements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Market Study Grants
$50,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and economic organizations in Colorado to conduct studies that assess their potential for developing semiconductor and advanced industries, excluding established industry areas.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fred and Jean Allegretti Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Southwest Florida that support the well-being of children, adults, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and animals through various humanitarian efforts.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

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
Helping Hands Grants
Contact for amount
Golden Civic Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations in the Golden community facing unexpected expenses or emergencies, helping them maintain or enhance their operations and fulfill their mission.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SPARC Neighborhood Community Fund
$3,000
Adams County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Adams County residents and community groups in creating projects and events that strengthen neighborhood connections, enhance local aesthetics, promote sustainability, and encourage community engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Pathways Program
$300,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado cities, counties, and conservation organizations in developing strategic initiatives that enhance outdoor spaces and promote equity in natural resource management.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
City of Aurora Neighborhood Mini Grants
$5,000
City of Aurora
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

Neighborhood Grants: The Neighborhood Improvement Grant program offered by the city of Aurora provides funding opportunities for residents and neighborhood groups to improve the appearance of Aurora neighborhoods and strengthen community connections. The program offers competitive grants with a maximum award of $5,000 per project. Eligible projects include those that enhance a neighborhood's physical condition, increase pride and identity, improve neighborhood communication, and bring new assets to the community. Neighborhood organizations and residents are encouraged to apply, with eligible projects needing to be within Aurora city limits and involve at least three neighborhood households. Know Your Neighbor Mini-Grant: The Know Your Neighbor Mini-Grant provides resources to support connections among neighbors through small neighborhood block parties or clean-up events. Grant recipients receive a $100 gift card for either King Soopers or Home Depot, depending on the type of event. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are used. Eligible expenses may include food and supplies for the event, but religious, political, or personal/private events will not be funded. Printing Assistance Mini-Grant: The Printing Assistance Mini-Grant offers in-house printing assistance for flyers and posters to publicize neighborhood events. This grant is available to participants registered in the Aurora Neighborhood Registration Program. Grant recipients can receive up to 25 color or 500 black and white flyers, or 10 color or 20 black and white posters. Materials must be picked up at the Aurora Municipal Center. Small Neighborhood Mini-Grant: The Small Neighborhood Activity Mini-Grant provides up to $250 for developing sustainable neighborhood groups and organizing larger-scale neighborhood events. Examples of eligible expenses include entertainment for festivals, neighborhood t-shirts, sports tournaments, or supplies for social gatherings with neighbors. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis and require completion of an application form and budget estimates. Please note that specific application dates for each grant opportunity are not provided in the information given.

Community Development
Nonprofits