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Colorado Capacity Building Grants

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GCF Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Golden Civic Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Golden that are working to improve community well-being and cultural vitality through capacity-building initiatives or innovative programs addressing urgent local needs.

Community Development
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
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
City and County of Denver Community Support Mini Grants Program
$10,000
City and County of Denver (Denver Economic Development & Opportunity)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and microbusinesses in designated neighborhoods of Denver to foster community building, economic mobility, and local engagement through various projects and events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
$100,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural Colorado communities in creating jobs and fostering economic growth through projects like infrastructure improvements, workforce development, and entrepreneurial support.

Community Development
City or township governments
Children, Youth, and Families Grant
$100,000
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Pueblo County, Colorado, focused on improving the well-being of children, youth, and families through initiatives addressing basic needs, mental health, and economic stability.

Youth
Nonprofits
Animal Assistance Foundation’s Annual Grants
Contact for amount
Animal Assistance Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to animal welfare organizations in Colorado to improve the care and services for companion animals through various operational and programmatic initiatives.

Animal Welfare
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
Spring Anschutz Family Foundation Grants
$10,000
Anschutz Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Colorado that help families and communities, particularly in rural areas, by promoting self-sufficiency and aiding the economically disadvantaged, youth, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$700,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Colorado's agricultural sector, including producer groups, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Rural Economic Development Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affars
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to small rural municipalities and counties in Colorado to help them create jobs and strengthen their local economies through various development projects and initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Anschutz Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Anschutz Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that empower economically disadvantaged individuals and communities to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
YVCF Community Grant
$10,000
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties, Colorado, to support community initiatives and operational needs that align with regional goals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants
$10,000
Boettcher Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to strengthen their leadership capabilities and foster collaboration in creating an inclusive leadership environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Best and Brightest Management Internship and Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program connects local governments in Colorado with students and universities to provide paid internships and fellowships, fostering future leaders in public service and addressing local administrative needs.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Accountability Pathways
$100,000
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides financial support to Colorado schools and local educational agencies that are struggling academically, helping them develop and implement improvement plans to enhance student performance.

Education
Independent school districts
Jewish Life Grant
Contact for amount
Rose Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that enhance Jewish life and promote inclusivity, engagement, and social justice within the diverse Jewish communities of the Greater Denver metro area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board (ATFAB) project
Contact for amount
Colorado State University Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board (ATFAB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects at Colorado State University that enhance alternative transportation options, focusing on accessibility, safety, and sustainability for students.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Women's Fund of Weld County Grant
$7,500
Weld Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs enhancing the education, employment, and self-development of women and girls in Weld County, Colorado.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits