Community Programs 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. Organizations that address multiple pillars like work, home, and play and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion may be especially competitive, including those integrating recycling into broader community development efforts.
US Bancorp Foundation
Youth Environmental Education Funding from Copper Environmental Foundation
Nonprofit organizations running youth environmental education or sustainability projects in Colorado’s Summit and Lake Counties can apply for grants of US $500 - US $7,000 to support local programs, including recycling education. Copper Environmental Foundation supports initiatives that engage youth ages 5–18 in hands-on environmental learning and stewardship activities each year.
Copper Environmental Foundation (CEF)
Costco Foundation Community Services Grants in Colorado
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary grants from the Costco Foundation; awards fund program needs rather than capital or equipment. Organizations with recycling-related initiatives that also advance youth, education, or human services in local communities may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Colorado Innovation
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human and social services, environment, or related community issues can apply for Creag Foundation’s invitation-only funding; awards support new solutions to social problems. Organizations must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year, and recycling-focused programs may be eligible if they present a novel model or strategy.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and children’s health, education, development, and welfare worldwide can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000. Focus areas include child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, clean air and water, and refugee enrichment, which may benefit Colorado programs that incorporate recycling or environmental responsibility for youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Recycling
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits working on scalable social or environmental solutions in Colorado can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Grants up to Up to US $300,000 support post-pilot, pre-scale organizations serving underserved communities; recycling and circular-economy ventures may be eligible if they can integrate with existing systems and reach large numbers of people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm Companies Foundation. Colorado organizations working on community safety, neighborhood revitalization, or related projects may be eligible if their programs align with these focus areas.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, science, or arts education programs can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support, including in Colorado. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes organizations engaging youth, nurturing artistic talent, and delivering measurable impact, which may include STEAM initiatives connected to recycling or environmental themes.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Colorado Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities can seek support for health, education, or community programs, including food pantries, healthcare access, and STEM initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites organizations to apply for projects that may also incorporate recycling or sustainability components within broader community services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations in Colorado working on education or children’s health can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Programs must serve urban low-income children or youth in the U.S. and focus on education, health, or family economic stability.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Colorado Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting early childhood education or community and economic development in Colorado communities where PNC operates can apply for funding to expand programs and services. Grants from PNC Foundation help initiatives for young children, affordable housing, small business support, workforce readiness, arts, and revitalization in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, which may include recycling-related community projects.
PNC Foundation
Colorado Community Funding via La Roche
Colorado charities managing community, environmental, education, or arts projects can seek philanthropic support through La Roche’s global Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities worldwide deliver humanitarian aid, STEM education, community and environmental initiatives, and contemporary arts projects; Colorado organizations with recycling or broader sustainability components may be eligible.
La Roche, Inc.
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 from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. With a mission to strengthen broadly beneficial services, the Trust provides U.S.-based nonprofits with project or program funding that materially improves community welfare and impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Foundation Grants for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado working on community development, basic needs, workforce training, arts, environment, or inclusion can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support. Funding may benefit recycling-related initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, support environmental stewardship, or strengthen low- and moderate-income communities as part of broader economic mobility efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for human and social services, disability support, poverty alleviation, or disaster relief, including work in Colorado. With a mission to empower disadvantaged individuals, Gupta Family Foundation provides smaller organizations with annual or multi-year grants worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Waste Management Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working on food and waste management can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact through this grant, which awards more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects within its preservation, education, and wellness pillars, so recycling and waste reduction initiatives may be eligible.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Colorado Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years that serve communities in the Southern region with programs in areas like poverty relief, education, health, disaster relief, or conservation can apply for support from Robinson Foundation. While the foundation does not fund capital projects, eligible nonprofits with tangible, meaningful-impact projects may benefit, including those integrating recycling into broader community services.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships that aid key service and financial goals. Focused on community involvement, Insperity invites organizations connected to its employees, client base, or local communities to request philanthropic funding, which may benefit recycling-related community programs in eligible Colorado areas.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Colorado environmental and community-service nonprofits can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation for projects that advance environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding. Eligible 501(c)(3) charitable organizations working on recycling as part of broader environmental efforts may be competitive for support from this nationally focused funder.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education and enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Colorado organizations working on recycling who also serve vulnerable families and children in these areas may be eligible if they meet the 15-mile and other mission-alignment requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
American Honda Motor Support for Recycling Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible schools with recycling, waste reduction, or other environmental programs can access funding through American Honda Motor. The Environment Pillar Award from Honda and the Honda USA Foundation offers US $25,000 - US $100,000 for projects in decarbonization, clean energy, and efficient use of natural resources in Honda communities.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants to support services like hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and cultural enrichment. Colorado organizations may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers and demonstrating strong outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Environmental Grants in Colorado
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on environmental or related community programs can apply for grants from the Dr Scholl Foundation to support one year of project funding. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help Colorado recycling and environmental initiatives with US $5,000 - US $25,000 awards, within its broad focus on education, social services, health, civic, and cultural efforts.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Colorado Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Colorado nonprofits improving economic stability, health, literacy, workforce readiness, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support that benefits local communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports community-focused organizations in areas such as poverty alleviation, hunger, homelessness, health and social services, and job readiness; recycling-related programs may be eligible if they advance these priorities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Colorado Recycling
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with recycling, environmental stewardship, or related community programs in Colorado can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 for youth-focused initiatives. Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards support projects such as community beautification, gardens, outdoor classrooms, and other efforts that care for people, food, community, and the planet across the U.S. and select countries.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award. Focused on collaborative solutions to significant social issues, this national recognition may benefit Colorado organizations whose recycling initiatives rely on cross-sector partnerships to improve local communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation