Grants for Capital Projects

Grants for Capital Projects

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Summary

The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation offers grants for capital projects, focusing on organizations with operating budgets under $5 million. With over $90 million in grants awarded since 1981, the foundation seeks to foster a vibrant arts community in Denver. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations that have a strong DEI plan and a history of public programming. Priority is given to projects serving diverse communities and enhancing equitable access to the arts.

Overview

Art for the Culture, Leaders for the People. Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Denver’s leading private arts funder, has distributed over $90 million in grants since 1981. We extend grantmaking opportunities to arts institutions and organizations dedicated to fostering a just and vibrant city. Bridging arts and leadership, we shape Denver's cultural and civic landscape through investing with impact, innovative grant-making, and community partnerships. We are creating a vibrant city that works for everyone. Capital Grants for capital projects, typically for organizations with operating budgets under $5 million. Grants for capital projects are generally considered for organizations with which the Foundation has an established relationship. To allow for more community-focused and opportunistic grantmaking capacity the Foundation is unlikely to fund significant capital gifts for the largest cultural organizations with operating budgets typically over $5 million.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501 (c) 3 nonprofit arts & culture organizationMission is focused on producing and presenting the arts for the publicBased in the city of Denver and deliver the majority of your programs in Denver. Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s geographic focus is Denver. We welcome inquiries about possible exceptions from small-budget, community-driven and centered arts & culture organizations based in adjacent Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson counties. Minimum of 3 years consistent public arts & culture programmingOrganization has an annual operating budget of at least $50,000 and have paid staffing equivalent to .5FTE or greaterStrong understanding of and clear plan for implementing DEI practices

Ineligibility

Loans, grants or scholarships to individualsEvents and media/film productionsActivities or initiatives that have a religious purposeEndowment fundingFunding to retire operating debtRequests from organizations outside of Colorado or that are not for the benefit of Colorado citizens.