How much funding does Grants for Capital Projects provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Grants for Capital Projects?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Grants for Capital Projects?

Geography: Based in adjacent Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson counties. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Size limits: Organizations with operating budgets under $5 million; An annual operating budget of at least $50,000.

Grants for Capital Projects

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Grants for Capital Funding Diversity Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Based in the city of Denver and deliver the majority of your programs in Denver.
Based in adjacent Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson counties

Size & budget

Organizations with operating budgets under $5 million
An annual operating budget of at least $50,000

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s geographic focus is Denver.
Minimum of 3 years consistent public arts & culture programming.
Strong understanding of and clear plan for implementing DEI practices

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Loans, grants or scholarships to individuals.
Not eligible: Events and media/film productions.
Not eligible: Activities or initiatives that have a religious purpose.
Not eligible: Endowment funding.
Not eligible: Funding to retire operating debt.
Not eligible: Requests from organizations outside of Colorado or that are not for the benefit of Colorado citizens.

Overview

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.

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.
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

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.