2025-2026 Request for Proposals & Grant Priorities

Donor Alliance Foundation Grant Program

Funder: The Donor Alliance Foundation (Colorado and Wyoming)

Mission: Build partnerships and break down barriers to influence change that will positively affect the donation and transplant community. Ensure those affected by organ and tissue donation are acknowledged, supported and given access to resources that enable the gift of life.

Geographic Scope

• Colorado and Wyoming

Funding Focus Areas

The Foundation funds efforts through three program areas: 1. Education - Resources and education for those affected by organ and tissue donation and transplantation 2. Family Assistance - Support for living donors and their families 3. Research - Social and scientific research related to organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Funding Details

• Total Annual Allocation (2025-2026 Cycle): $225,000 (increased from $200,000 in previous cycles)
• Cycle: 8th grant cycle
• Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation supporting Donor Alliance (federally designated nonprofit organization)

Eligibility

• Nonprofit organizations in Colorado and Wyoming
• Organizations that provide access to resources and education for those affected by organ and tissue donation and transplantation
• Organizations serving living donors and their families
• Organizations addressing system barriers to organ and tissue transplants

Contact Information

• Executive Director: Jennifer Moe
• Address: 200 Spruce St., Suite 200, Denver, CO 80230
• Phone: (303) 329-4747
• Website: donoralliancefoundation.org

Background

• Foundation established in December 1993 as 501(c)(3), re-established in August 2017
• Seven years of grantmaking with focus on community impact
• Addresses system barriers prohibiting people from receiving organ and/or tissue transplants
• Provides equitable and equal access to donation and transplantation resources