Colorado Gives Day Grant

Colorado Gives Day Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Colorado Gives Foundation
Last Updated: September 08, 2025

Summary

Colorado Gives Day, occurring on December 9th, is a significant annual event that empowers nonprofits across Colorado. Since its inception in 2010, it has raised over $415 million to strengthen communities and support local organizations. This initiative, backed by the Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank, encourages residents to give back where they live, promoting a culture of generosity and collaboration among Coloradans.

Overview

NOTE: Colorado Gives Day this year is on Dec 9th.  There is no deadline to enroll. Once the nonprofit enrolls, they will have to complete a list of do's before they can go live on the website. About Gives Day More than just a day. Generous donors like you have created a movement that changes lives. You, and thousands of others like you, have made Colorado Gives Day one of the most successful giving days in the nation. Give Where You Live Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado's largest 24-hour giving event, raising more than $415 million for Colorado since it began in 2010. Each December, Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits. Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day rewarding for givers, nonprofits and the community as a whole. For Nonprofits Colorado Gives Day is your chance to be a part of the largest nonprofit-support movement in the state. Enroll, update your account, access donor reports, leverage valuable fundraising and marketing tools – and make good happen for your organization!

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit is a 501(c)(3) with a public charity status of 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) Nonprofit is headquartered or providing services in ColoradoNonprofit has a Certificate of Registration and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State

Ineligibility

Unfortunately, the following organizations are not eligible to participate (but we still love you for the great work you do!):Private foundations (filing a 990PF) Supporting organizations (charity status of 509(a)(3)) Public safety organizations (charity status of 509(a)(4))