Grants for Nonprofits in Colorado
Last updated October 14, 2026
There are 24 active grants for nonprofits tagged to Colorado, part of 13,855 active grants for nonprofits listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Animal Assistance Foundation Capital Grants Animal Assistance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · From $100K The Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF) awards Capital Grants of more than $100,000 to Colorado animal-welfare organizations for assets (facility, equipment, proprietary software) with a useful life of more than one year. | |
| Community Grant Program Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chaffee County Community Foundation's competitive Community Grant Program funds organizations providing programs in Chaffee, Lake, Custer, or Fremont counties (CO). CCCF has distributed over $3.5 million through grantmaking since 2018. | |
| Colorado Lions Foundation Standard Grant Colorado Lions Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Standard Grants are the most common type of grant the Foundation awards. They provide matching funds for humanitarian projects, and generally provide capital funding for equipment and infrastructure needs. | |
| Alterra Community Foundation - Community Screenings Grant (The Paradise Paradox) Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation offers grants of up to $5,000 per community to support a screening event of 'The Paradise Paradox,' a documentary on the mental-health crisis in mountain towns. | |
| Care Worker Tax Credit Mini-Grants (Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition) Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies To help Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) child care providers access Colorado's Care Worker Tax Credit (HB24-1312), CSPC offers mini-grants to organizations that work directly with FFN providers, funding outreach, education and technical… | |
| Homelessness Prevention Funding Division of Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding for homelessness prevention projects. Part of the Division of Housing's competitive funding cycles. | |
| Prosperity Denver Fund Apprenticeship Funding · State Not published · Up to 75% reimbursement Financial reimbursement program for qualifying nonprofits serving Denver learners (Denver residents or Denver high school graduates) through apprenticeships or credentials. Reimburses up to 75% of training program costs. | |
| Chinook Fund Giving Project Grants Chinook Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chinook Fund provides grants - including start-up and seed funding - to grassroots organizations working for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice in Colorado, focusing on groups cut off from traditional funding streams. | |
| Animal Assistance Foundation Responsive Grants Animal Assistance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF) provides Responsive Grants -- emergency funding to Colorado animal-welfare agencies, typically during disasters (e.g., fire) or events driving emergent local animal-welfare needs. | |
| A.V. Hunter Trust Grants to Organizations (General Operating) Av Hunter Trust Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K General operating grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofits (operating >=3 full years, annual budget < $1,000,000, financially stable) that provide direct services to Coloradans in the priority areas People in Financial… | |
| Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Arts & Culture Community Grants Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $60K Live grant portal; 'May Quarterly Community Grants' applications were open and closed June 8; awarded Community Grants observed at ~$15k-$60k for general operating support. Status open (quarterly; Denver-focused). | |
| Charter School Growth Fund - Scale Funding Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund · Foundation Not published · From $750K The Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) Scale strategy provides grants and low-interest loans of $750,000+ to high-performing nonprofit public charter school networks growing to serve roughly 1,000+ additional students over 3-5 years… | |
| CoNPS Mission Grant (Colorado Native Plant Society) Colorado Native Plant Society · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mission Grants fund native-plant projects, with published awards favouring work that has a public education component. | |
| Care for Colorado Coalition OEDIT Programs & Funding · State Not published · Varies Coalition of partners across the state sharing messaging about preserving and protecting Colorado's natural resources. | |
| Grand Foundation Emergency Grants Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Outside its single annual cycle, the Grand Foundation accepts emergency grant requests for an unusual circumstance or need; an Emergency Grant Form and Emergency Final Report are published on the grants page. | |
| Affordable Housing Development Funding Division of Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Competitive funding for affordable housing development projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI), pre-application, and preliminary budget spreadsheet before submitting a full application. | |
| Colorado Lions Foundation Emergency Grant Colorado Lions Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The objective of the Emergency Grant Program is to provide immediate emergency relief assistance to victims of natural disasters through the service of the Colorado Lions Foundation. | |
| CHDO Operating Funds Division of Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Operating funds for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). Applicants should sign up for the mailing list to be notified when applications open. | |
| Rental Assistance Funding Division of Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding for rental assistance projects available through the Division of Housing's competitive application cycles. Requires Letter of Interest (LOI), pre-application, and preliminary budget spreadsheet submission. | |
| Food Access Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Food Access Grants (a 2026 Special Grant Cycle) support organizations working to strengthen food access across Chaffee County (CO), aligned with the Chaffee County Food Action Roadmap. | |
| Coalitions & Collaboratives AIM Grant (Action, Implementation & Mitigation) Coalitions & Collaboratives Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The AIM (Action, Implementation and Mitigation) Grant from Coalitions & Collaboratives (COCO), a Colorado nonprofit, funds capacity-building for wildfire risk reduction on non-federal lands (personnel, planning, mitigation work). | |
| Colorado Tree Coalition Community Forestry Grants (CTC Grant) Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $8K CTC Community Forestry Grants of $1,000-$8,000, funded by the Colorado State Forest Service and US Forest Service, initiate, improve and enhance community forestry programs statewide - increasing canopy and species diversity, expanding… | |
| Livingston Fellowship Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K $40,000 fellowship for senior-level CO social-sector leaders; applications via portal. Status open (annual leadership program). | |
| Broomfield Community Foundation Annual Community Grant Cycle Broomfield Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Broomfield Community Foundation (CO) runs an annual grant cycle in which approximately 60 nonprofit organizations that directly serve Broomfield County are funded (funded in part by its iGIVE365 giving fund). |
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About grants for nonprofits in Colorado
Nonprofit grants are the lifeblood of the social sector. From federal pass-through funding to foundation program grants and corporate giving programs, thousands of funders actively seek nonprofits to support. Whether you need general operating support, program funding, or capacity building resources, the right grant can transform your organization's impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common types of nonprofit grants?
The main types include program/project grants (funding a specific initiative), general operating support (unrestricted funds for overhead and operations), capital grants (buildings, equipment), and capacity building grants (staff training, technology, strategic planning). Federal grants often fund specific programs, while foundations may offer more flexible support.
How much funding can a nonprofit get from grants?
Grant amounts vary enormously — from $500 micro-grants to multi-million dollar federal awards. Most foundation grants range from $5,000 to $100,000. Federal grants for large programs can exceed $1 million. Your budget size, track record, and the scope of your proposal all affect what you can realistically win.
Do new nonprofits qualify for grants?
Yes, though options may be more limited. Many funders require 501(c)(3) status and at least 1-2 years of operations. New nonprofits should look for startup-friendly funders, capacity building grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements that let you apply through an established organization.
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