Colorado Infrastructure Grants

This program provides funding for water-related projects in Colorado, supporting both public and private entities to improve water supply, infrastructure, and planning efforts aligned with state water goals.

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado governmental entities, non-profits, and partnerships to help them develop competitive federal grant applications for water-related projects, excluding treated water and municipal infrastructure.

This program provides funding for residents to create physical improvement projects that enhance public spaces in their neighborhoods, such as community gardens and park upgrades, on publicly owned property.

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado local governments and tribes to help cover the non-federal matching requirements for federal infrastructure projects, enabling them to access significant funding for improvements in transportation, energy, water systems, and broadband.

This program provides funding to internet service providers and local governments in Colorado to develop essential middle-mile broadband infrastructure, enhancing connectivity in underserved areas.

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

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.

This grant provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Colorado to implement automated online solar permitting systems, streamlining the approval process for solar installations.

This program provides funding to local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits in Colorado to implement projects that reduce flood and erosion risks following wildfires.

This program provides funding for highway safety improvement projects across Colorado to enhance public safety on state roadways.

This grant provides funding for community organizations and local governments in Colorado to plant and care for trees, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of fast-charging electric vehicle infrastructure across Colorado, prioritizing projects that enhance access in underserved areas and promote clean transportation.

This grant provides funding for the repair, reconstruction, and maintenance of bridges and tunnels across Colorado, targeting infrastructure projects that enhance transportation safety and efficiency.

This program provides funding to public entities in Colorado for transit capital projects that enhance and modernize transportation systems, improving mobility and access for residents.

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Denver that are working to improve youth mental health, address trauma, and reduce substance misuse through innovative and measurable programs.

This program provides funding to eligible entities for the construction of fiber broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of Colorado, aiming to improve internet access and connectivity for communities.

This grant provides funding for projects that enhance watershed resilience, grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, and big game habitats across Colorado, targeting non-profits, local governments, and educational institutions.

This grant provides funding for community-led projects in Arvada, Colorado, that enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood connections, encouraging local residents to create sustainable and engaging gathering areas.

The Colorado Gives Foundation is offering the Convenient Neighborhoods Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to bolster community spaces in Jefferson County, Colorado. This program aligns with the foundation's mission to enhance the health and well-being of all Jefferson County residents by ensuring easy access to essential amenities. These amenities include parks, transportation hubs, farmers markets, and recreation centers, with a particular emphasis on fostering easy and safe access to public transportation, bike-friendly routes, and accessible paths. The foundation's strategic priority is to help Jefferson County thrive by supporting organizations committed to serving its residents and demonstrating measurable impact within the county. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are the residents of Jefferson County, with a focus on increasing their access to public transportation, improving neighborhood mobility, and expanding outdoor green spaces. The program aims to achieve several impact goals: increasing access and enrollment in public transportation benefits, advocating for policies that facilitate public transportation access and neighborhood mobility, and developing and preserving outdoor green spaces and community gathering places. These goals reflect the foundation's theory of change, which posits that improved access to these resources will lead to better overall health and well-being for the community. The grant program prioritizes organizations that are advancing work in specific areas. These include supporting efforts to increase access and enrollment in public transportation benefits, advocating for policies to enhance public transportation access, improve neighborhood mobility, and increase outdoor green spaces. Additionally, the program supports initiatives to develop and preserve outdoor green spaces, such as parks and open areas, and community gathering places like integrated community hubs and recreation centers. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increase in the number of Jefferson County residents served, a higher percentage of organizational budget applied to Jeffco-specific programs, and the implementation of concrete programs directly focused on Jeffco populations. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or operating under fiscal sponsorship and must demonstrate a clear commitment to serving Jefferson County residents. The grant offers typical funding between $5,000 and $25,000 per year, for a project period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026, with a grant duration of two years.