Adolph Coors Public Policy Grant Programs

Adolph Coors Public Policy Grant Programs

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Adolph Coors Foundation
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Summary

The Adolph Coors Public Policy Grant Programs support organizations that embody western values like self-reliance and personal responsibility. The Foundation prioritizes initiatives that promote youth prosperity, economic opportunities for adults, and public policies reflecting America’s founding principles. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, with a focus on rural Colorado nonprofits. The Foundation does not fund projects in areas such as arts, health, or international components, ensuring a clear alignment with its mission.

Overview

The Foundation supports organizations that promote the western values of self-reliance, personal responsibility and integrity. We believe these values foster an environment where entrepreneurial spirits flourish, helping Coloradans reach their full potential. The Foundation places a high priority on programs that help youth to prosper, encourage economic opportunities for adults and advance public policies that reflect our nation’s founding principles.Grantmaking Priority: Public Policy Public PolicyEnhance understanding of the free enterprise systemPreserve the principles upon which our democracy was founded to help ensure a limited role for government and the protection of individual rights as provided for in the ConstitutionEncourage personal responsibility and leadershipUphold traditional American values

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must be classified as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation will consider funding public policy requests from out-of-state (non-Colorado) organizations.all other organizations must operate in Colorado, andspecial consideration given to rural Colorado nonprofits.We accept requests for operating, capital, or program support if your agency's mission aligns with ACF's funding priorities.

Ineligibility

Areas of funding the Foundation is not considering at this time:Adaptive or winter sports programsAnimal or animal-related projectsArts or arts-related projectsBooks and publishingChurch or church-related projectsConferences or seminarsCredit counselingDebt reductionDomestic violence sheltersEmergency services (housing, food)GED classesHealth organizationsHomelessnessIndividualsMedia or film-related projectsMuseum or museum-related projectsOrganizations with international componentsPreschools or daycare centersPrograms and organizations receiving 50% or more of revenue from government sources, including fee-for-service contractsResearch projectsSchools (public, charter or private)Senior programs (nursing homes, extended-care facilities, respite care)Start-up funding (organizations must be in operation for at least one full year)