How much funding does Inclusive Communities Grant Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Inclusive Communities Grant Program?

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

Who is eligible for Inclusive Communities Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Operates with all-volunteer staff or no more than three (3) full- or part-time paid staff (not including paid contractors/artists hired on a project-basis); Organization is based and majority of programs occur in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, or Jefferson counties. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Size limits: Organization with an operating budget of under $200,000. Not funded: The following are generally not eligible for funding; Loans, grants or scholarships to individuals; Events and media/film productions; Activities or initiatives that have a religious purpose; Endowment funding; Funding to retire operating debt; Requests from organizations outside of Colorado or that are not for the benefit of Colorado citizens.

Inclusive Communities Grant Program

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Grants for BIPOC Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits

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.

Eligible organizations

Operates with all-volunteer staff or no more than three (3) full- or part-time paid staff (not including paid contractors/artists hired on a project-basis)
Organization is based and majority of programs occur in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, or Jefferson counties

Size & budget

Organization with an operating budget of under $200,000

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization with an operating budget of under $200,000

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.bonfils-stantonfoundation.org/grants/inclusive-communities)._
Majority of organization’s senior leaders (staff and/or board) identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and/or people with disabilities
Organization’s public programming incorporates the perspectives of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disability communities
Celebration of arts and culture is central to the organization’s mission

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The following are generally not eligible for funding
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

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation strategically provides grants and fellowships to advance the arts and inspire creative leadership in Denver.

Inclusive Communities

Local, community-oriented organizations offering programs that integrate arts and culture play a critical role in the Denver area’s cultural ecosystem. In recognition of their important contributions, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Inclusive Communities grant program provides $5,000 in unrestricted funding to Denver-area arts and culture organizations that are informed by, majority led by and serve BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities. Annual Inclusive Communities grants are awarded to small-budget nonprofits or fiscally-sponsored organizations for fostering deeper engagement with art and culture across our community through public programming.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization with an operating budget of under $200,000
Operates with all-volunteer staff or no more than three (3) full- or part-time paid staff (not including paid contractors/artists hired on a project-basis)
Majority of organization’s senior leaders (staff and/or board) identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and/or people with disabilities
Organization’s public programming incorporates the perspectives of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disability communities
Organization is based and majority of programs occur in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, or Jefferson counties
Celebration of arts and culture is central to the organization’s mission
At least 3 years of consistent arts and culture programming
Organization does NOT currently receive support through Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Quarterly Community Grants program

Ineligibility

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