Take Note Colorado Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
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.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals
Other requirements
- Organizations statewide
Overview
A responsive, competitive opportunity for individuals and organizations statewide to offer highly inclusive, culturally relevant and student-centered music introduction.
Geographic Scope: Colorado statewide
Focus Areas:
- Music instruction and education
- Student-centered music introduction
- Programs serving students who lack access to music education
- Culturally relevant programming
Award Details:
- Individual grants: Up to $10,000
- Example: 2021 Round 1 awarded $75,295 to 10 organizations
- 2021 Round 2 applications opened September 29, 2021
Eligible Applicants:
- Individuals
- Organizations statewide
Focus Areas (2021 Examples):
- Drum line and percussion ensembles
- Digital music programs
- Workshop series
- Guitar instruction
- Music outreach
- DJ/MC skill building
- Songwriting for children
Contact Information:
- Email: info@takenotecolorado.org
- Website: takenotecolorado.org
Additional Information:
- Award notification typically completed in late November with December fund distribution
- Past recipients included Adams County Youth Drum Line, Colorado Music Bridge, DREAMTrack Workshop Series, Fort Collins Cultural Enrichment Center, IAM Music Outreach, Inside Out Youth Services, Kids on Marimbas, and Songwriting for Children (Kid Pan Alley)
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission:
- Online application required
- Access application at takenotecolorado.org
Timeline:
- Application deadline: 4:00 PM on specified date (e.g., October 18, 2021 for 2021 Round 2)
- Award notification: Late November
- Fund distribution: December
Required Materials:
- Grant guidelines and online application available at takenotecolorado.org
Questions:
- Email: info@takenotecolorado.org
What Take Note Colorado actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $123K
- Median grant
- $62K
- Range
- $26K–$98K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Fort Collins, CO.
Example grants
Boys and Girls Clubs in Colorado · Denver, CO
Music education
$98K
Colorado State University Foundatio · Fort Collins, CO
$26K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Music education
- Music
- Youth programs
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