Colorado Community Programs Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek support that may include community and school garden components via the U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible program. Priority goes to organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado that support children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding, including for youth and school-based initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, Costco Foundation provides nonprofits with support in areas like child welfare, children’s mental health, and services for children with disabilities, which may benefit garden-related education programs.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Colorado Innovation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs in Colorado may be eligible for funding that could include community or school garden initiatives. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations that are testing new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.
Creag Foundation
Colorado Youth Programs Funding via DanPaul Foundation
The DanPaul Foundation provides Colorado youth-focused 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for programs that advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare, including environmental and clean air and water education. Eligible nonprofits working on community or school gardens, homelessness, poverty, child advocacy, refugee enrichment, or related youth services can request up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Colorado
Colorado horticulture and gardening organizations with scalable, early-stage social impact models can receive up to US $300,000 in flexible funding and support to expand their work. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation backs independent, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits addressing urgent social or environmental problems, including community and school garden initiatives that directly benefit underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Colorado Tech-Enabled Programs Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Colorado and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. With a mission to strengthen communities, Cisco Systems Foundation provides early-stage, innovative solutions funding that can include garden or agriculture-related projects serving predominantly economically underserved populations.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Colorado can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, and K–12 or STEM education, which may include community or school garden components.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Grants for Colorado Arts
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million offering arts, science, or STEAM programs for broad audiences, including Colorado, can seek funding for program, capital, limited general, or endowment support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and impactful youth engagement, which may benefit organizations integrating gardening into broader cultural or educational initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Colorado
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Colorado can apply for support from the Labcorp Charitable Foundation. With a mission to expand equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding for efforts like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and initiatives that may include community or school garden components.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Education Grants in Colorado
Organizations working on education, child health, or family economic stability projects that serve urban low-income children in Colorado and elsewhere in the U.S. can apply for more than US $50,000 in project or scaling support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other mission-aligned organizations; programs involving community or school gardens may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Programs Funding from La Roche
Colorado charities managing community, educational, environmental, or arts projects may be eligible for philanthropic support that advances sustainable development and community well-being. Community and school garden programs that fit La Roche’s humanitarian, science education, community, or contemporary arts focus and can engage local affiliates and employees may be considered within its global corporate donations framework.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Colorado nonprofits and NGOs providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for global or U.S.-based work. Programs such as healthcare access, food and shelter, literacy, child and women’s services, or disaster relief may be supported, including initiatives connected to community or school garden projects.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Education Grants in Colorado
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running educational, scientific, medical, or charitable programs in Colorado may be eligible for funding that must be used within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Colorado horticulture and gardening groups, including community and school gardens, when their projects advance broad public benefit and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support to advance community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, and inclusion. Community and school garden projects that address hunger, neighborhood preservation, or environmental goals may be eligible within these focus areas.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Colorado, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, or disaster relief. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller, mission-driven groups worldwide, including U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Gates Family Foundation Support for Colorado Capital Projects
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental entities planning capital projects can seek funding for land, facilities, and civic infrastructure that benefit residents. Gates Family Foundation supports community-serving projects statewide, and organizations developing or improving spaces such as community centers, education facilities, parks, or public spaces for gardens may be eligible.
Gates Family Foundation
Colorado Storytelling Funding via Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness can apply for the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000 to share their community impact. Garden and education programs may be eligible if they fit the foundation’s three charitable pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek single-year funding for education, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, families, veterans, animal welfare, conservation, or spiritual programs. Robinson Foundation provides support where grants can show tangible impact; Colorado garden programs may be eligible if they serve this Southern region.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Colorado Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or related programs can apply for grants or event sponsorships that aid key service and fundraising goals. Focused on community involvement, Insperity invites eligible charities connected to its employees, client base, or local communities to request funding once per year; reviews take about 45 days.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Gardens
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Colorado may be eligible for funding that could include community and school garden projects. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help mission-driven groups advance initiatives that respect people, the environment, and all life.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for TJX Foundation grants if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. Grants from TJX Foundation help programs that support vulnerable families and children, which may include community or school garden initiatives fitting these priorities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Colorado Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs can access funding through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 for program or operating support. Community and school garden projects that fit these priorities may be eligible, with grants issued as unrestricted funding.
Lawrence Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Impact Grants in Colorado
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Colorado nonprofits improving community economic stability, health, workforce readiness, or disaster relief can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations, including those running community or school garden programs that address hunger, poverty, or job readiness, may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Colorado 501(c)(3) public charities serving Union Pacific communities can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Community and school garden, outdoor recreation, or environmental education programs that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Gardening
Applications due May 1, 2027
Colorado horticulture and gardening nonprofits can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation for community gardens, outdoor classrooms, and other youth- and family-focused projects. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs addressing youth development, food security, housing support, and environmental stewardship, including community and school garden initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Colorado Community Food Funding via Colorado Department of Education
Applications due May 22, 2027
School nutrition sponsors in Colorado can receive funding to purchase Colorado-grown, raised, or processed foods for School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, supporting student health and local agriculture. Grants from the Colorado Department of Education may benefit schools with farm to school initiatives and garden-based nutrition education activities.
Colorado Department of Education