Funding Amount

Up to US $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Funding is limited to nonprofit and government agencies.Only one grant or proposal per application or applicant division is considered annually.”

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofit and government agencies, and grants are not available for homeowners associations or political organizations
  • Nonprofit and government agencies

Other requirements

  • Only one grant or proposal per application or applicant division is considered annually.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Grants are not available to homeowners associations and political organizations.
  • Not eligible: Grants are not awarded for plan development or design; salaries, administrative costs or other overhead.

Overview

The Colorado Garden Foundation's Annual Grant Program supports horticultural projects that enhance Colorado's communities. With over $10 million awarded to date, the program emphasizes education and community improvement through initiatives like therapy gardens and community gardens. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit and government agencies, and grants are not available for homeowners associations or political organizations. This initiative aims to foster a deeper understanding of horticulture while benefiting the local environment.

To date Colorado Garden Foundation has awarded more than $10 million to fund horticulture related grants for the benefit of the state of Colorado! Projects that have been awarded in the past include greenhouse projects, community gardens, therapy gardens, and so much more!
Purpose
The organization supports horticulture and horticultural related projects and those groups that are involved or directly related. Education is emphasized. Areas of interest include horticultural-related research, education, therapy and community improvements.

Eligibility

Funding is limited to nonprofit and government agencies.Only one grant or proposal per application or applicant division is considered annually.

Ineligibility

Grants are not available to homeowners associations and political organizations.Grants are not awarded for plan development or design; salaries, administrative costs or other overhead.

What Colorado Garden Show Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
43
Total given
$527K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,375–$75K
  • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Aurora, CO; Lakewood, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 74% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Craver Middle School · Colorado City, CO

    Greenhouse at the school

    $75K

  • Eaton Senior Communities Foundation · Lakewood, CO

    Gardening program

    $44K

  • Cloud City Conservation Center · Leadville, CO

    Expand farm & community garden

    $15K

  • Concrete Couch · Colorado Springs, CO

    Improvements to concrete coyote park

    $15K

  • Denver Park Trust · Denver, CO

    New pollinator garden & signage

    $15K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community gardens
  • Education

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