Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Public schools and school foundations
Geography
- Community-based organizations serving Golden area residents
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Organizations must serve or benefit the Golden, Colorado community
Overview
Geographic Scope: Golden, Colorado and surrounding areas (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties)
Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation
Federal Tax ID: 23-7064045
Contact Information:
- Golden Civic Foundation
- P.O. Box 1538
- Golden, CO 80402
- Phone: (303) 279-9169
- Website: goldencivicfoundation.org
Focus Areas
The foundation supports a wide range of community initiatives including:
- Education: K-12 school programs, scholarships, STEM/technology initiatives, teacher professional development
- Arts & Culture: Museums, performing arts, visual arts programs, historic preservation
- Community Services: Food access/security, homelessness prevention, foster care support, victim advocacy
- Outdoor Recreation & Conservation: Trail maintenance, environmental education, outdoor access
- Public Safety: Fire department equipment, police community engagement, first responder support
- Health & Wellness: Mental health programs, senior services, animal welfare
- Youth Programs: After-school activities, internships, mentorship, recreational programs
- Nonprofit Capacity Building: Professional development, strategic planning, leadership training
Funding Pattern
Based on historical grant recipients (2018-2025), the foundation:
- Provides grants to diverse nonprofits, schools, and community organizations
- Supports both operational/organizational needs and specific projects
- Awards grants across multiple categories annually
- Has demonstrated consistent funding for education, arts, youth services, and community development
What They Fund
Examples of funded initiatives:
- Equipment purchases (STEM technology, musical instruments, sporting goods, emergency equipment)
- Program support and scholarships
- Infrastructure improvements and accessibility projects
- Staff training and professional development
- Community events and activities
- Strategic planning and organizational development
- Research and feasibility studies
Eligibility
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Public schools and school foundations
- Community-based organizations serving Golden area residents
- Organizations must serve or benefit the Golden, Colorado community
What Golden Civic Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 7
- Total given
- $86K
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Range
- $7,500–$28K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Golden, CO; Morrison, CO; Denver, CO.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Golden Backpack Program · Golden, CO
Community impact grant
$28K
Christian Action Guild · Golden, CO
Food pantry & thrift store
$18K
Golden Police Department · Golden, CO
Helping hands grant
$10K
Gofarm · Golden, CO
Community impact grant
$7,500
Porchlight a Family Justice Center · Denver, CO
Community impact grant
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- K-12 schools
- STEM education
- Arts
- Community services
- Food security
- Homeless
- Foster parents
- Mental health
- Seniors
- Animal rescue
- First responders
- Youth programs
- Capacity building
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