Community Development Funding from US Bancorp Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. LGBTQ-focused organizations that advance equity, serve designated U.S. Bank communities, and address multiple pillars (work, home, play) may be especially competitive, with new partners starting via a year-round LOI process.
US Bancorp Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Colorado Innovators
501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Colorado can apply for invitation-only funding from the Creag Foundation. Organizations, including those providing LGBTQIA+ services or advancing sexuality and LGBTQIA+ rights, must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and be pursuing new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek funding for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and environmental education. Focused on global youth enrichment, the Dan Paul Foundation invites Colorado LGBTQ-serving nonprofits whose work benefits children and young people to apply for grants up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Grants for Scalable Impact
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first social enterprises in Colorado and beyond working on scalable social or environmental solutions can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation backs organizations serving underserved communities, including those providing LGBTQIA+ services or advancing sexuality and LGBTQIA+ rights, with funding, strategic guidance, and community connections.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Colorado nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities and keep overhead below 25 percent, with applications accepted year-round starting with a brief LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Focused on safety, education, and community development, this program invites U.S. educational institutions, government entities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies to seek support for related initiatives. Colorado LGBTQ nonprofits may be eligible if their programs address areas like community safety, housing, education, economic empowerment, or neighborhood revitalization.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek program, capital, or limited general support to expand impactful arts and science programming, especially for youth. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established organizations such as museums, performing arts centers, and arts schools, which may include Colorado nonprofits serving LGBTQ communities through inclusive cultural programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Colorado Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working in health, education, or community services can seek support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites organizations serving LGBTQ communities to apply if their work fits these priority areas.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations in Colorado working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. LGBTQ-focused groups serving urban low-income children and youth may be eligible if their programs fit these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Colorado Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on early childhood education or community economic development in Colorado communities where PNC operates can seek funding for programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. Grants from PNC Foundation help education, housing, workforce, arts, and community development initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life, including for LGBTQ communities.
PNC Foundation
Colorado Community Programs Funding via Roche
Colorado accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding through Roche; support is for innovative, sustainable initiatives. LGBTQ-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their local programs fit these priorities and can actively partner with Roche affiliates and engage employees in cultural, educational, or social activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Colorado nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. Organizations working on healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, or related human and social services, including those focused on LGBTQIA+ populations, may be eligible within the foundation’s broader U.S. and international priorities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Colorado Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can apply for grants that must be used in the U.S. With a mission to strengthen broad-impact charitable work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides eligible organizations with funding for well-managed programs that materially benefit their target populations, which may include LGBTQ-focused services.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Colorado Communities
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support. Funding may benefit LGBTQ-focused organizations that advance economic mobility, social progress, or cultural life through events and programs in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to empower those facing poverty, disability, or social exclusion, the foundation provides funding to smaller organizations in countries including the U.S., which may include Colorado-based LGBTQ-focused human and social services groups.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
LGBTQ-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Colorado can seek the Storytelling Grant to showcase their community impact through compelling narratives; awards are more than US $50,000 for storytelling projects. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports work in preservation, education, and wellness, which may include LGBTQ programs within these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Support for Colorado Leaders
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups focused on leadership development for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled adults in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, or Jefferson counties can seek funding for equity-centered leadership programs. Grants from Bonfils-Stanton Foundation provide up to US $10,000 to organizations using culturally relevant methods to cultivate diverse nonprofit leaders and systems-change advocates.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Colorado Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado and the broader Southern region working in areas like children and families, poverty relief, education, health, disaster relief, or veterans’ issues can seek program support from the Robinson Foundation. Eligible nonprofits must be over three years old, request single-year funding, and demonstrate tangible impact; capital projects are not supported.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
LGBTQ-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community services in Colorado counties where Insperity employees live and work may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. Focused on community involvement and corporate citizenship, Insperity supports approved charities that engage its employees, serve as clients, or strengthen these local communities.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Colorado Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Colorado nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national “foundation for all” may benefit LGBTQ-focused nonprofits whose programs advance community well-being, environmental stewardship, or broader social harmony and respect for people and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado that support basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for The TJX Foundation’s invitation-only grants. Eligible LGBTQ-focused nonprofits must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and align with its mission and nondiscrimination policy.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Colorado Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to strengthen community programs, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Colorado nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for museums, arts, education, health facilities, environmental efforts, and community services. LGBTQ-focused organizations serving youth, seniors, people with disabilities, or community needs in the U.S. may be eligible if a modest grant would have significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Aging Systems Change Grants for Nonprofits via Next50 Foundation
Full proposal due Jan 8, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, and universities working on systems-level change to make aging more affordable for marginalized older adults can apply for Changing Aging support, including organizations in Colorado. Focus areas include ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place, with an emphasis on innovation and cross-sector partnerships that benefit LGBTQ+ and other mission-aligned populations.
Next50 Foundation
Next50 Foundation Resiliency Grants in Colorado
Full proposal due Jan 8, 2027
Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving marginalized older adults can apply for Next50 Foundation’s Colorado Organizational Resiliency (COR) Grant, with awards up to US $300,000 for strategic and capacity-building efforts. Organizations supporting LGBTQ+ and other mission-aligned older adults in Colorado may fund planning, partnerships, staff training, technology upgrades, and other initiatives that strengthen long-term financial stability.
Next50 Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support programs in hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community vitality. Colorado LGBTQ organizations may be eligible if their services align with these focus areas and they demonstrate strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Colorado
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can apply for Dr Scholl Foundation support, with awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help LGBTQ-focused organizations in these fields strengthen services and impact in their communities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado working on youth education, housing, hunger, or environmental programs can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 through the True Inspiration Awards. Chick Fil A Foundation supports initiatives such as leadership development, food security, family services, and community or environmental projects that may benefit LGBTQ-focused nonprofits serving young people and families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc