Youth Development Funding from US Bank Foundation
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado can apply for US Bank Foundation’s Community Possible grants to support youth development, leadership, workforce readiness, and community arts and culture programs. Organizations that also advance safe and affordable housing or economic advancement, especially those led by people of color, may be particularly competitive for this funding opportunity.
US Bancorp Foundation
Youth Environmental Education Funding from Copper Environmental Foundation
Nonprofit organizations running youth environmental education programs in Colorado’s Summit and Lake Counties can apply for grants of US $500 - US $7,000 to support projects for ages 5–18. Copper Environmental Foundation funds local initiatives, which may include scouting groups offering hands-on conservation, sustainability, or outdoor education activities for young people.
Copper Environmental Foundation (CEF)
Creag Foundation Grants for Colorado Innovation
501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to social problems can apply for Creag Foundation support, including organizations in Colorado. Funding focuses on new ways to address human services and related societal issues. Youth development and leadership programs, including scouting organizations, may be eligible if they offer creative solutions to existing or emerging social challenges.
Creag Foundation
Youth Programs Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado and beyond can seek funding for programs that support children’s health, education, development, and welfare. Focused on youth development and leadership, the Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives like early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Youth Leadership
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Colorado youth development and leadership organizations with up to US $300,000 to scale early-stage, impact-first solutions for underserved communities. Eligible applicants are independent nonprofits or mission-driven for-profits, typically 2–10 years old, with post-pilot programs, measurable results, and scalable models that can reach at least 10,000 people within five years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Youth Empowerment Funding from Cisco Systems
Colorado youth development and leadership nonprofits using technology-driven programs for education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) and equivalent NGOs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and submit a brief LOI before a full application.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek funding for arts and science programs that engage youth and demonstrate lasting impact. William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports museums, performing arts organizations, arts schools, and STEAM initiatives, including Colorado groups, with program, capital, and limited general or endowment support; awards are typically more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Colorado Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Colorado youth and community-serving 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for health, education, or community initiatives that benefit young people and families. Focused on community health and welfare, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites programs such as food pantries, STEM education, and preventative healthcare that may support youth development and leadership activities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Youth
Youth-serving organizations in Colorado focused on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 to support or scale projects. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public agencies working with urban low-income children and youth in the U.S.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado communities where PNC operates can seek funding for early childhood education, youth development, and community economic development initiatives. Grants from PNC Foundation help organizations offering programs like early learning, family engagement, job readiness, affordable housing support, and neighborhood revitalization that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income children and families.
PNC Foundation
Colorado Youth Programs Funding via Roche
Youth-serving charities in Colorado can seek support for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts and culture projects that promote sustainable development and engage local partners. Grants from Roche help accredited charities worldwide, so scouting organizations with strong youth development and leadership programming in Colorado may be eligible if they meet the company’s philanthropic criteria.
La Roche, Inc.
Youth Health and Welfare Funding from Semnani
Colorado youth development and leadership organizations that provide health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized communities. Nonprofits working with children, women and girls, or vulnerable families, including scouting groups with relevant outreach, may be eligible for support in the U.S. and internationally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Colorado Youth Programs Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado seeking support for educational, scientific, medical, or broader charitable programs can apply for grants that must be used in the U.S. With a mission to strengthen charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides nonprofits with funding that may benefit scouting and youth leadership initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Colorado Communities
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, youth, or basic-needs programs can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support; awards fund housing, jobs, hunger, arts, and community initiatives. Scouting organizations with youth development, leadership, or community service programming may be eligible for these regional U.S. sponsorships that strengthen local economic, social, and cultural life.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Youth development and leadership nonprofits working with disadvantaged people, including those in Colorado, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to build self-reliance. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign organizations focused on poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster-affected communities may receive annual or multi-year support.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations seeking to share impactful preservation, education, or wellness work can receive storytelling support to highlight their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides more than US $50,000 to help capture and communicate real-world change, which may benefit youth development and leadership programs such as scouting organizations.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Colorado Youth Programs Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Colorado youth development and family-serving 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can receive single-year support for programs such as education, children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, or veterans’ issues. Robinson Foundation provides funding to Southern U.S. charities, so scouting organizations working with young people in eligible Southern states may be considered.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Colorado Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Colorado youth development and community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support charitable programs. Grants may benefit scouting organizations whose work advances community services, peacebuilding, or environmental conservation. Eligible nonprofits should demonstrate commitment to positive change for people, the environment, and future generations.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth Basic Needs Grants for Nonprofits from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX location in Colorado can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Scouting organizations serving at-risk youth may be eligible if they align with the mission and meet all guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Colorado Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Colorado youth development and leadership nonprofits, 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can access funding through Lawrence Foundation for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other community programs. U.S.-headquartered organizations, including those supporting scouting activities, may receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted program or operating support within these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Colorado working with youth development, education, culture, health, or community services can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their programs. With a mission to help where modest grants have big impact, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with flexible support that may benefit scouting-related initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Youth Development Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs in basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants; awards support work in Colorado and nationwide. Organizations offering youth development, leadership, or life-skills activities within these focus areas may be competitive, especially where Ameriprise employees or advisors are actively volunteering.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Youth Grants in Colorado
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Youth development and leadership nonprofits in Colorado can seek project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of financial activity access US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of program support, which may benefit scouting organizations.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Support for Shooting Ranges
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Towns, counties, shooting clubs, scouting and other outdoor recreation organizations in Colorado can apply for Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s matching grants of more than US $5,000 to establish, improve, or expand public-access shooting and archery ranges. Funding covers capital improvements like berms, benches, target holders, access roads, and ADA-friendly facilities that may support youth development and scouting activities.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Colorado youth development and community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek project, operating, or capital support to improve quality of life for underserved families. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds programs in economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may benefit scouting organizations building youth leadership and service.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Scouting and other youth development nonprofits in Colorado can seek funding for programs that build leadership, support academics, address youth hunger, provide housing support, or promote environmental stewardship. Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards offer US $30,000 - US $350,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Partnership Awards for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for national recognition and support from the Mutual of America Foundation, including those serving youth development and leadership in Colorado. Focused on collaborative solutions to significant social issues, this award honors exemplary cross-sector partnerships that measurably improve lives and communities across the U.S.
Mutual Of America Foundation