Colorado Grants

Last updated September 14, 2026

There are currently 72 active grants available to Colorado applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

72 grants in Colorado
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Grant Deadline Amount
Innovative Postsecondary Models Fund
September 14, 2026
Varies
CDBGPF Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance (DEEC) Grant
September 15, 2026
$5M
Animal Assistance Foundation Annual Grants
September 30, 2026
Varies
CJI Judicial Education Scholarships (Colorado Judicial Institute)
October 17, 2026
Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development Program
March 31, 2027
Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development Grant Program
March 31, 2027
Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development Program (PSLD)
March 31, 2027
Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development Grant
March 31, 2027
Varies
In-Service Grant Program
March 31, 2027
Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development (PSLD) Grant Program
March 31, 2027
Varies
APS Foundation Scholarships
Rolling
Varies
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Incentive
Rolling
Varies
Federal Bonding Program
Rolling
Varies
Animal Assistance Foundation Capital Grants
Rolling
From $100K
Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program
Rolling
Varies
Community Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Colorado Lions Foundation Standard Grant
Rolling
Varies
Enterprise Zone Job Training Tax Credit
Rolling
12% of eligible job training costs
Alterra Community Foundation - Community Screenings Grant (The Paradise Paradox)
Rolling
Up to $5K
Alterra Community Foundation - Specialized Psychotherapies Grant (Ski/Bike Patrol & Heli Guides)
Rolling
Up to $1K
Equity-Focused Leadership Grants
Rolling
Up to $20K
Care Worker Tax Credit Mini-Grants (Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition)
Rolling
Varies
Homelessness Prevention Funding
Rolling
Varies
Prosperity Denver Fund
Rolling
Up to 75% reimbursement of training program costs

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About grants in Colorado

Colorado distributes public funding through agencies like Colorado Creative Industries (the state arts agency, housed within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade), the Colorado Department of Education, and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). The state also has a deep private philanthropic sector anchored by long-established family and community foundations across the Front Range and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Colorado?

Key Colorado agencies include Colorado Creative Industries (the state arts agency within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade), the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority for housing programs, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) for community and business development funding.

What foundations serve Colorado?

Colorado is home to several major grantmakers, including the Gates Family Foundation, The Denver Foundation, El Pomar Foundation, the Daniels Fund, and the Rose Community Foundation. These funders support arts, education, health, and community development across the state.

Are there grants for Colorado small businesses?

Yes. The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) administers business and community development programs, and federal Community Development Block Grant dollars flow to local governments for economic development. Regional foundations and community foundations also support entrepreneurship and small-business initiatives.

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