Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Community Connections Grants

Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Community Connections Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Boettcher Foundation
Amount: US $20,000 - US $75,000
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The Boettcher Foundation offers Community Connections Grants to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations, funding initiatives that foster community ties and connections. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental entities. The Foundation does not support general operating costs, ongoing services, or projects primarily serving animals or religious purposes. This initiative aims to create transformational impact and enhance community building throughout Colorado.

Overview

NOTE: Staff will review inquiries during the acceptance windows, typically responding within six weeks of receipt, to inform organizations if they will be invited to submit a full application. We prefer that organizations only submit one application of either grant opportunity (Rural Catalyst grant OR Community Connections grant) per cycle. Colorado Grantmaking Through our grantmaking, we lay the groundwork for transformational impact and community building by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado. Learn more below about Boettcher’s grant funding opportunities: Community Connections, Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants, Rural Catalyst Grants, and our Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards. Community Connections Grants We invest in initiatives or infrastructure projects that bring people together or foster the connections between individuals and/or organizations. Grants awarded in this category are typically in the range of $20,000 – $75,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Colorado-based nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. The Boettcher Foundation accepts grant proposals from 501(c)(3) nonprofits and/or governmental entities that have a qualified exempt purpose.

Ineligibility

Please note that the Boettcher Foundation does not fund, or prioritize funding, for the following:General operating support Ongoing cultural, social, and human service programming Fundraising events Foundations or funds that provide financial assistance to individuals Capital projects and programs for religious purposes Organizations primarily serving animals Capital projects at K-12 charter, public, or private schools Hospital facilities Affordable housing (standalone) Emergency service equipment or vehicles