Denver Broncos Community Grant Program

Denver Broncos Community Grant Program

Funder: Denver Broncos Foundation

Geographic Scope: Colorado only

Status: Active, accepting applications on quarterly basis

Funding Priorities

1. Youth Health and Wellness - Projects and programs that improve youth mental health outcomes (emotional regulation, coping skills) and reduce food insecurity

2. Youth and High School Football - Projects and programs that:
- Increase access to shared practice and game equipment
- Strengthen health and player safety
- Provide educational resources for coaches (certifications, learning tools)
- Support holistic team development for increased player participation

3. Dynamic In and Out of School Programming - Projects and programs that:
- Increase school attendance and engagement
- Provide comprehensive out-of-school time programming focused on youth belonging and engagement

4. Access to Career Pathways - Projects and programs that:
- Increase access to industry-recognized credentials
- Provide high-quality career and technical education
- Offer work-based learning opportunities focused on postsecondary readiness

Eligibility Requirements

• Geographic: Organizations must provide programs or services in Colorado
• Structure: Must have 501(c)(3) status or government equivalent
• Financial: Must operate with programming expense ratio of 80% or higher
• Application Limit: One application per calendar year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
• Program Focus: Grant requests must be for specific youth-serving program/project in one of the four funding priority areas
• Age Group: Serving youth ages 5-24
• Prior Recipients: Must have submitted grant report via CyberGrants to be eligible to reapply; not guaranteed recurring funding

What is NOT Funded

• Fundraising support (special event tables, sponsorships, auction items)
• Administration/operating costs
• Religious organizations
• Individuals
• Endowments or reserve funds
• Annual memberships
• Political campaigns
• Conferences or workshops
• Group or individual trips
• Individuals fundraising on behalf of a charity

Important Notes

• Completing application does not guarantee funding
• Do not contact Denver Broncos regarding application status
• No feedback provided on unfunded proposals due to volume
• Funding cycles dates and deadlines subject to change

Quarterly Funding Cycles (2026)

| Cycle | Begins | Deadline | Notification | Report Due |
|-------|--------|----------|--------------|------------|
| Q1 | Nov 16, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2027 |
| Q2 | Feb 16, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 |
| Q3 | May 16, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2027 |
| Q4 | Aug 16, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 |