Auto Club Group Foundation Safety Grants in Colorado
Local governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and first responder agencies in Colorado can seek funding for traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy initiatives. With a mission to create lasting safety and education solutions, Auto Club Group Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $15,000 grants, including for passive speed enforcement equipment like speed display signs.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Community Foundation Emergency Relief Grants in Colorado
Local governments and community-focused organizations in Southwest Colorado can seek funding for disaster relief, public health, safety, and related human services needs. Focused on community emergencies, Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado invites Colorado civic and service entities to collaborate with local stakeholders to address urgent regional impacts across Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties.
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
Community Program Funding from Daniels Fund
Colorado 501(c)(3) organizations and government equivalents can seek approximately US $75,000 for programs, operating support, or capital projects in areas like youth development, civic engagement, homelessness, education, and senior services. Daniels Fund prioritizes impactful, community-strengthening initiatives, so local governments and partners running civic or community programs in Colorado may be competitive applicants.
Daniels Fund
Community Services Funding for Governments from Dinsdale Foundation
Local governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado can apply for Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation grants of more than US $10,000 to support basic needs, healthcare, education, arts, and services for veterans and first responders. Entities in Pinnacle Bank and Bank of Colorado communities, especially rural areas, may be particularly competitive.
Roy And Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Support for Regional Coalitions
Full proposal due Jul 22, 2026
Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado working on conservation, outdoor recreation, and wildlife health can receive US $50,000 - US $350,000 to build capacity, develop regional plans, and launch early-win projects. Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado fund coalitions and Regional Partnerships advancing Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy through collaborative, community-driven planning.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Policy Advocacy Funding via Caring for Colorado Foundation
Applications due Jul 23, 2026
Colorado local government entities and allied organizations working on public policy advocacy for youth and families can access funding through Caring for Colorado Foundation. Grants support efforts to influence systems, laws, and government practices to reduce inequities and improve health, education, and well-being for young people ages 9 to 25 facing significant barriers.
Caring For Colorado Foundation
US $100,000 - US $2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado Support for Community Parks
Pre proposal due Jul 23, 2026
Colorado municipalities, counties, eligible special districts, and qualified land conservation nonprofits can seek Great Outdoors Colorado’s Community Impact Grant funding to develop or revitalize parks, trails, schoolyards, fairgrounds, and other outdoor spaces. Grants of US $100,000 - US $2,000,000 can cover planning, land acquisition, project management, and implementation to improve outdoor access and quality of life.
Great Outdoors Colorado
US $100,000 - US $300,000
Outdoor Planning Grants for Colorado Governments via Great Outdoors Colorado
Pre proposal due Jul 23, 2026
Colorado local governments, special districts, and eligible 501(c)(3) land conservation organizations can apply for $100,000 - $300,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado’s Pathways Program to support outdoor planning and capacity projects. Funding supports research, data analysis, tool and model development, education, and storytelling that address issues and opportunities in parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces.
Great Outdoors Colorado
Women’s Foundation Support for Colorado Equity
Full proposal due Aug 21, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3)s, educational institutions, government entities, and fiscally sponsored initiatives led by women or girls of color can access funding through the Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s Women & Girls of Color Fund; awards US $10,000 - US $60,000 in unrestricted support. Local government entities advancing economic security, healing, justice, or community organizing for women and girls of color may be eligible.
The Women's Foundation of Colorado
Early Childhood Funding for Colorado Governments via Buell Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Local governments and 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado can seek Buell Foundation support for early childhood education and development programs, especially for children birth to age five. Grants can fund projects, operations, technical assistance, or quality improvements that serve rural or underserved communities and strengthen systems for young children and families.
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Support for Trails
Pre proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Local, county, federal, tribal agencies and 501(c)(3) charities in Colorado can seek funding to plan and support non-motorized trail projects, including layout, design, feasibility studies, and volunteer capacity-building. Focused on outdoor recreation and trail development, Colorado Parks & Wildlife offers up to US $45,000 for eligible planning and support costs.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Trail Projects Funding via Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Pre proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Local, county, federal, and tribal agencies, recreation and metro districts, and nonprofits in Colorado can apply for construction and maintenance funding for non-motorized trails. Focused on outdoor recreation and trail creation and maintenance, Colorado Parks & Wildlife offers up to US $250,000 for eligible project costs such as staff, contractors, tools, materials, and land acquisition.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Equity Grants
Full proposal due Sep 15, 2026
Eligible Colorado nonprofits, for-profits, school districts, local governments, and federally recognized tribes can apply for Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s Outdoor Equity Grant Program; awards Up to US $100,000 for projects expanding outdoor access and education for underrepresented youth and families. Local governments seeking civic-focused outdoor and nature-based programs may benefit.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
National Trust Grants for Colorado Preservation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Local governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 for historic and cultural preservation planning and emergency interventions. The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Southwest Intervention Fund supports projects protecting archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, and historic structures, including legal assistance, public workshops, surveys, and capacity-building efforts tied to traditional cultures.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Open Space Planning Funding from Laura Jane Musser Fund
Applications due Oct 8, 2026
Laura Jane Musser Fund provides Colorado local governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with planning grants up to Up to US $8,000 to design community processes for publicly owned open spaces. Eligible projects plan for ecosystem restoration, public access, and long-term sustainability, engaging local residents, volunteers, and youth in shaping parks and natural areas.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Colorado Health Foundation Advocacy Grants in Colorado
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Colorado public agencies and 501(c)(3) organizations, including fiscally sponsored community groups, can access funding from The Colorado Health Foundation to support health equity advocacy and movement-building in Colorado; awards range from US $50,000 - US $200,000 annually. Local governments advancing civic engagement, racial and economic justice, and policy change for communities of color may be eligible.
The Colorado Health Foundation
Coalitions & Collaboratives Support for Colorado Wildfire
Pre proposal due Oct 24, 2026
Local governments and 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado working on wildfire risk reduction can receive US $10,000 - US $75,000 for capacity-building, planning, and mitigation on non-federal lands. Coalitions & Collaboratives funds high-risk communities across the U.S., and eligible civic and local government efforts may benefit if they match funds and align with broader community wildfire strategies.
Coalitions & Collaboratives Inc
Caring For Colorado Support for Youth Health
Pre proposal due Nov 15, 2026
Colorado local governments and tax-supported institutions, along with eligible nonprofits, can seek funding to improve youth health and well-being for ages 9 to 25. Caring For Colorado Foundation offers US $25,000 - US $125,000 for programs, general operations, or capital projects that support young people, strengthen families, or build youth-centered communities facing health inequities.
Caring For Colorado Foundation
Sportfishing Access Grants for Governments from Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Local and county governments, park and recreation departments, and other Colorado public entities and nonprofits can apply for Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s Fishing Is Fun grants, with awards up to US $700,000 for sportfishing access and habitat projects. Grants from Colorado Parks & Wildlife help Colorado local governments improve angler access, fishing sites, and related amenities through substantial, public-focused infrastructure improvements.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Youth and Family Funding via Caring for Colorado Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 16, 2027
Colorado charitable nonprofits, schools, and local governments serving children, youth, and families can seek funding for basic needs, social and emotional well-being, behavioral health, and economic stability programs. Caring for Colorado Foundation supports equity-focused initiatives in Pueblo County, offering flexible grants of more than US $15,000 that strengthen safe, stable, and nurturing environments for young people.
Caring For Colorado Foundation
Colorado Wildlife Research Funding via Audubon Society
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Colorado nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies conducting non-game wildlife research or education can apply for the Lois Webster Fund, with awards from US $500 - US $5,000. Focused on conservation of vulnerable species and habitats, Audubon Society of Greater Denver requires at least one partner organization for each project.
Audubon Society of Greater Denver
Outdoor Space Planning Grants for Colorado Communities from Colorado Health Foundation
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Colorado local governments and 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for The Colorado Health Foundation’s planning grants, awarding US $25,000 - US $50,000 to co-design equitable parks, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces. Projects must feature deep community engagement and prioritize low-income, rural, and communities of color to expand safe physical activity opportunities across Colorado.
The Colorado Health Foundation
Women’s Foundation of Colorado Grants for Colorado Equity
Applications due Feb 19, 2027
Colorado 501(c)(3)s, public entities, and fiscally sponsored initiatives led by women, girls, or nonbinary people of color can seek US $10,000 - US $20,000 to advance economic security through direct service or community organizing. Focused on racial and gender equity, The Women's Foundation of Colorado invites rural organizations to support women and girls of color statewide.
The Women's Foundation of Colorado
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Support for Wetland Restoration
Applications due Feb 24, 2027
Local governments and other eligible Colorado habitat partners can seek funding to restore, enhance, or create wetlands and riparian areas. Focused on wetland and riparian conservation, Colorado Parks & Wildlife invites Colorado applicants to propose projects that improve duck habitat and public waterfowl hunting opportunities or address habitat needs of declining and at-risk species, with awards up to US $1,121,000.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Health Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth Wellness
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen community health, Colorado Health Foundation provides Colorado local governments and 501(c)(3) organizations with planning grants of US $50,000 - US $200,000 for youth-focused outdoor spaces. Funding supports community-engaged design of parks and playgrounds that promote physical activity, belonging, and health equity for youth, especially in low-income, rural, and communities of color.
The Colorado Health Foundation
Intercultural Harmony Grants for Governments from Musser Fund
Applications due Jun 18, 2027
Local governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado can receive up to US $25,000 to plan or implement collaborative intercultural harmony projects that build understanding and cooperation across cultural lines. The Laura Jane Musser Fund supports new community service, youth, arts, and similar initiatives that demonstrate grassroots support and deliver tangible benefits within about 18 months.
Laura Jane Musser Fund