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Colorado Community Development Grants

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2024 Annual Grant Awards Program
$15,000
Colorado Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in Colorado for horticulture-related projects that focus on education, therapy, research, and community improvements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Giving Program
$5,000
Westminster Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and community initiatives in Westminster, Colorado, to support projects that enhance community well-being, promote environmental conservation, and empower youth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax Grant 2026
Contact for amount
City of Colorado Springs
Local

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local attractions, organizations, and agencies in Colorado Springs to promote tourism and stimulate economic growth through events and projects aligned with key tourism impact areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Applefest Business Grant Program
$5,000
The Town of Cedaredge Economic Development Department
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

May 17, 2024

We are so excited to be offering the Applefest Business Grant again this year! There are some amazing opportunities for businesses to capitalize on funding for those projects that can boost your business! This is a first come first serve grant program. All applications are reviewed by a committee and grant workshops will be held to assist those who need help filling out the application or who have questions about qualifying purchases. All grants are due by noon on Friday, November 1. Late applications will not be accepted. Since this is a rolling grant, once the funding had been dispensed, the grant program will close; even if it is before November 1.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Management Grant
$20,000
Colorado Tourism Office
State

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado to create and improve tourism projects that enhance the visitor experience, with a generous matching fund requirement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Social Impact Theatre Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit theater organizations in select Western U.S. states for professional productions that address contemporary social issues and engage diverse audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 NBA Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
NBA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

Youth
Nonprofits
Rotary Community Impact Grant
$15,000
Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs offers an annual Community Impact Grant of $15,000 to a local non-profit organization in Routt County. The grant aims to create lasting, measurable impact on the community, particularly for projects benefiting youth and seniors, although it is not limited to these groups. Applications that serve the entire community are also considered. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: May 1st

Community Development
Nonprofits
Boulder County Circular Economy Funding
$30,000
Boulder County Public Works (Resource Conservation Division)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations and communities in Boulder County to implement innovative projects that promote resource conservation and advance circular economy practices, ultimately helping to combat climate change.

Environment
County governments
Microgrids for Community Resilience Program
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for planning and building microgrids that enhance resilience against electric grid disruptions, prioritizing projects that utilize non-fossil fuel sources and serve essential community institutions.

Energy
City or township governments
FY25 Agrivoltaics Research and Development Grant Program
$150,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides funding for a variety of entities, including governments, educational institutions, and farmers, to research and demonstrate the integration of solar energy systems with agricultural practices in Colorado.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
RedLine Arts in Society Grant Program
$35,000
RedLine, on behalf of Arts in Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Colorado-based artists and organizations to create collaborative projects that use the arts to address pressing social, civic, environmental, and health issues in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Viking Foundation of Lincoln Grant
$10,000
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to young people and families facing challenges related to education, poverty, housing, gender, and health, enabling them to access essential resources and support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to rural local governments affected by mineral and energy development to support community development projects.

Community Development
County governments
Regional Partnerships Initiative
$2,500,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Colorado to create and strengthen partnerships that promote sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation efforts across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides in-kind support to nonprofit organizations in Western Eagle County, Colorado, to enhance recreational opportunities and community engagement for local residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
INSITE Fund Colorado Artist Grant
$10,000
RedLine Contemporary Art Center / The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports independent artists and collectives in Colorado to create innovative public art projects outside traditional venues, enhancing community engagement and understanding of visual art.

Arts
Individuals
Human Relations Fund
$85,000
City of Boulder
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and individual organizers in Boulder to create community-driven projects that promote civil rights, human rights, and equity while engaging and educating local residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Policy & Advocacy Ecosystem Grant
$75,000
Rose Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Denver area that focus on policy and advocacy efforts to improve access and opportunities for underserved communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits