Community Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Colorado organizations and activities only

For decades, Newborn Hope has partnered with organizations across Colorado through the Community Grants Program. These grants support nonprofits whose missions align with Newborn Hope's commitment to prematurity prevention, neonatal care, and maternal and infant health equity. Through strategic funding, the program helps strengthen systems of care that serve premature babies and their families—especially in medically underserved communities.

Funding Focus Areas

Grants support programs focused on:

• Prematurity prevention and education
• Equipment for care of premature neonates
• Neonatal and perinatal research
• Maternal, prenatal, and neonatal care for the medically underserved

Eligibility

Who Should Apply:

• Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Organizations with missions aligned with Newborn Hope's mission and values
• Programs operating within Colorado
• Initiatives serving families, infants, or healthcare systems related to prematurity

Funding Limitations

Funds Will NOT Support:

• Administrative or clerical salaries
• Building costs
• Office rent/lease
• Office operating expenses
• Staff education or training (register for the Zoya D. Miller Educational Conference instead)
• Food
• Pre-natal vitamins or pregnancy tests (unless comprehensive program from conception through delivery)
• Parenting or pediatric programs not related to high-risk pregnancies and births
• Travel expenses

Grant Restrictions:

• Maximum grant amount: $10,000 per application
• Geographic limitation: Colorado organizations and activities only
• Application limit: Organizations may submit one application per grant cycle

Application Timeline

• Application Window: Opens annually; closes March 1st
• Notification: Grant recipients notified by end of April
• Award Presentation: Grant checks awarded in person

How to Apply

1. Click the Apply Now button to access the Community Grant Application Portal
2. Create an account in the portal
3. Complete your application online
4. Submit required documentation
5. Receive confirmation and next steps via email

Application Requirements

• Submission method: Online application portal preferred; alternative submission methods may be requested if needed
• Email consistency: Use the same email address for the application as you used to create your account
• One application per cycle: Organizations may submit only one application per grant cycle
• Eligible applicants: Registered 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado with missions aligned to prematurity prevention, neonatal care, and maternal/infant health equity

Review Process

• Applications are reviewed by Newborn Hope's Community Grant Review Committee
• Recipients are notified by end of April
• Grant checks are awarded in person