Community Foundation Emergency Relief Grants in Colorado
Nonprofits and community partners addressing disaster relief, public health, safety, or human services in Southwest Colorado can seek emergency funding to meet immediate community needs. Focused on community emergencies, Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado convenes local stakeholders to prioritize Community Emergency Relief Fund grants across Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties, which may indirectly support nonprofit capacity.
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
Professional Development Funding for Nonprofits from Comis Foundation
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children’s education, health, and youth services can seek Comis Foundation grants for staff professional development, leadership training, and other capacity-building needs. Awards range from US $5,000 - US $75,000 and may also support strategic planning, supplemental expertise, and innovative, multi-year efforts that help children explore, learn, and thrive.
The Comis Foundation
Community Development Funding from US Bancorp Foundation
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits 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. Funding may support programs that advance equity, leadership, and skills development, and organizations led by people of color are prioritized, which may include staff or board professional growth efforts.
US Bancorp Foundation
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Support for Colorado Victim Services
Nonprofit victim service providers, tribes, and other eligible agencies in Colorado can seek funding to improve responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Colorado Division of Criminal Justice supports projects such as direct victim services, investigation and prosecution, comprehensive training, specialized units, multidisciplinary teams, education and prevention, and batterers intervention programs.
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth and children’s health, education, and welfare can seek funding for staff training, workshops, and other development tied to direct services. Focused on child advocacy, early childhood development, and poverty relief, the Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for programs benefiting young people worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Colorado nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment 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 at or below 25 percent, with applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Arts
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Colorado and across the U.S. can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programs that engage youth and build lasting impact. William Randolph Hearst Foundation funds program, capital, and limited general or endowment support for museums, performing arts organizations, arts schools, and related institutions with strong, sustainable results.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Colorado Community Programs Funding via La Roche
Colorado nonprofit organizations and accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts and culture projects may be eligible for support, including staff and leadership development tied to these programs. Grants from La Roche help fund innovative, sustainable initiatives managed locally in Colorado through its affiliate framework as part of a broader global philanthropy program.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Education Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Colorado nonprofits and other organizations working globally on health, education, and humanitarian relief can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized communities. Grants may benefit programs such as healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, literacy, and disaster relief in Colorado and other countries where the foundation is active.
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 work can apply for grants from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, with funds to be used in the U.S. With a mission to strengthen broadly beneficial programs, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides nonprofits with support for well-managed services that significantly impact their communities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Kerr Foundation Support for Colorado Nonprofits
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado can apply for Kerr Foundation grants to support education, arts and culture, health, and human services projects, including youth-focused work. Funding may cover capital needs, time-bound programs, or general operating expenses, which can include staff training and other professional development costs for nonprofit teams.
The Kerr Foundation Inc
Storytelling and Media Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Colorado seeking to tell impactful stories about their work can apply for the Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects within its preservation, education, or wellness pillars, which can include leadership, teacher, or staff development storytelling initiatives.
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 professional leadership development for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled adults can seek funding to strengthen their programs. Grants from Bonfils-Stanton Foundation help Colorado organizations in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, and Jefferson counties provide equity-focused leadership development, with awards up to US $10,000 for innovative, community-centered approaches.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
National Trust for Historic Preservation Grants for Colorado Historic Preservation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Colorado public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations planning historic preservation projects can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with awards from US $2,500 - US $5,000. Grants support planning, organizational capacity building, and education or outreach efforts that advance local preservation work and engage new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust Grants for Colorado Preservation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Colorado public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations preserving traditional cultures and historic sites can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 for planning, capacity building, and emergency interventions. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports activities like legal advocacy, archaeological surveys, public workshops, and preservation planning that may include staff training or consultant-led professional development.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Freeport-McMoRan Women’s Empowerment Grants in Colorado
Applications due Oct 9, 2026
Colorado nonprofits, schools, and government entities supporting women and girls can seek funding for education, workforce skills, and small business development programs. Focused on women’s economic empowerment, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation invites applicants serving its Colorado operating communities to propose initiatives that improve income, employment, and business outcomes, which may include staff or participant professional development components.
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Colorado nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. While national in scope, this grant may benefit Colorado nonprofits looking to strengthen staff skills and organizational capacity as part of broader program or professional development efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Colorado Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to help smaller projects where modest funding has big impact, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Colorado nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community programs, education, arts, health, environment, and social services. Organizations offering staff training or leadership development within these program areas may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Colorado Health Foundation Grants for Colorado Leaders
Applications due Dec 15, 2026
Colorado nonprofit executive directors and CEOs focused on wellness and healthy living can receive up to US $100,000 to fund a three- to four-month sabbatical, interim leadership, and staff capacity building in Colorado. Focused on leadership renewal, the Colorado Health Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations advancing health and health equity to support long-term executives’ professional development and rejuvenation.
The Colorado Health Foundation
Next50 Foundation Capacity 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. Funding can support strategic planning, partnerships, staff training, technology upgrades, and other initiatives that strengthen long-term organizational and financial resilience.
Next50 Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support ongoing services and measurable outcomes. U.S.-based groups focused on workforce readiness, financial literacy, housing, hunger relief, or arts and cultural access may be especially competitive, particularly where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Colorado
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help Colorado 501(c)(3) organizations fund projects in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, and environmental initiatives. U.S.-based nonprofits with at least three years of financial activity can request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support, which may include staff or leadership development components.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Foundation Grants for Colorado Nonprofits
Applications due Feb 9, 2027
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects can receive $2,500 and professional exposure in Southwest Colorado through a volunteer-based partnership with the Durango Wine Experience. Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado supports organizations across multiple sectors and counties, offering both funding and a chance to build relationships with key community constituents.
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado Grants for Colorado Music Festivals
Applications due Mar 5, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored projects serving Archuleta County can receive pooled proceeds from the 19th Hole summer concert series in Pagosa Springs to support their work. Grants from Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado help Colorado nonprofits that participate in event promotion, staffing, and collaboration benefit from this community-focused music festival funding opportunity.
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
National Trust Grants for Colorado Battlefield Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado preserving battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures can seek $2,500 - US $10,000 for planning and education projects. With a mission to advance historic preservation, National Trust for Historic Preservation provides funding for professional expertise, capacity building, and outreach that may support staff development and training needs.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Colorado Rural Development Funding via USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Colorado can use these grants to provide training, technical assistance, and other support for small rural businesses. Focused on rural economic and leadership development, USDA Rural Development invites applicants to fund activities like business counseling, feasibility studies, incubators, and long-term strategic planning for communities outside major urban areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)