Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund Grant

Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: City & County of Denver
Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Summary

The Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund, managed by the Denver Economic Development & Opportunity's NEST division and The Denver Foundation, offers grants of $2,000 to $20,000 to support nonprofit organizations serving designated neighborhoods. In 2025, 5-15 grantees will be selected, empowering them to enhance vital services for Denver residents. Eligible projects include strategic planning, governance development, and community engagement, with all activities to be completed by November 28, 2025.

Overview

Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund Denver Economic Development & Opportunity's division of Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST), in partnership with The Denver Foundation, is offering grants ranging to support non-profit organizations serving NEST neighborhoods through the Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund. This program is managed by The Denver Foundation. Overview Denver Economic Development & Opportunity's division of Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST), in partnership with The Denver Foundation, is offering grants through the Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund. These grants, ranging from $2,000 to $20,000, aim to support non-profit organizations serving NEST neighborhoods. In 2025, 5-15 grantees will be selected to receive funding, empowering them to provide vital services to Denver's residents. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to: Communications and Information ManagementEvaluation Tool DevelopmentFund DevelopmentGovernance and Board DevelopmentPolicy and Advocacy WorkResident Engagement and Community OrganizingScenario PlanningStrategic Planning and Operational Planning All project work and spending must be finalized between late October and Friday, November 28, 2025. We ask that applicants carefully consider this strict deadline before applying, as extensions are not possible.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.Organizations that are based, or provide services, or organize in priority neighborhoods as identified by DEDO’s division of Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization (NEST): Athmar Park, Barnum, Barnum West, Clayton, College View, East Colfax, Elyria Swansea, Globeville, Kennedy, Lincoln Park, Mar Lee, Montbello, Ruby Hill, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park, Westwood and Windsor.Please look up your neighborhood if you’re unsure about your project’s eligibility: Denver Maps - Neighborhoods (denvergov.org)Organizations must upload a scope of work prepared with their consultant as part of the applicationGrant awards given in previous years are no guarantee of future grant awards.All projects must be fully implemented and completed – including all activities, deliverables, and use of funds between late October and Friday, November 28, 2025.