Operating Support Grants for Colorado Nonprofits from A V Hunter Trust
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct services to people in financial hardship, youth, aging adults, or individuals with disabilities can receive general operating support, with awards up to US $20,000. Grants from A V Hunter Trust prioritize small, financially stable organizations under $1 million in annual budget, especially in rural or underserved communities.
A V Hunter Trust, Inc
Youth Education Funding for Nonprofits from Comis Foundation
Focused on youth education and child wellbeing, this program invites Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek US $5,000 - US $75,000 for pilot projects, proof-of-concept efforts, capacity building, and general operating support. Organizations improving educational outcomes or community supports for children and youth, including early childhood initiatives, may be competitive applicants.
The Comis Foundation
Community Development Funding from US Bancorp Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Colorado can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Funding supports programs that address work, home, and play, with priority for organizations led by people of color and those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Colorado nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle 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 at or below 25 percent, with applications accepted year-round via an LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Support Grants for Nonprofits from Dinsdale Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in Colorado can apply for more than US $10,000 from the Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation to support basic needs, healthcare, education, arts, or veterans and first responders. Rural and small-community programs may be especially competitive, and Colorado nonprofits seeking smaller project support may still benefit from these larger awards.
Roy And Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
History Colorado Grants for Colorado Archaeology
Colorado public entities and nonprofits can seek funding for archaeological assessment projects, including site-specific documentation, small surveys, and research assessments that support future preservation work. Grants from History Colorado help Colorado organizations cover initial archaeological data collection and analysis; awards up to US $20,000 support projects tied to historic preservation goals.
History Colorado
History Colorado Grants for Colorado Preservation
Colorado public entities and nonprofits can receive up to US $10,000 for grassroots historic preservation projects, including internships, workshops, conferences, small physical projects, and investigations. Grants from History Colorado help Colorado small nonprofits and local governments start or expand preservation efforts with more flexible application timing than larger competitive grants.
History Colorado
Colorado Senior Services Funding via Next50 Foundation
Colorado nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and budgets under $1 million serving marginalized adults 50+ can seek one-time funding for sudden, urgent needs that disrupt services. Next50 Foundation supports small organizations improving older adults’ economic well-being and aligning with priorities like ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place; awards up to US $30,000.
Next50 Foundation
Intermountain Community Care Family Mental Health Grants in Colorado
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Colorado nonprofits and public agencies supporting child and family mental well-being can access funding through Intermountain Community Care Foundation for programs serving families with children. Grants from US $5,000 - US $100,000 support prevention, early intervention, family-centered mental health services, trauma-informed systems, and community behavioral health collaborations; applicants must have a recent audit and 501(c)(3) or comparable government designation.
Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc
Colorado Healthcare Access Funding via Intermountain Community Care Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits expanding access to medical, dental, or behavioral healthcare can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 Healthcare Access Grants to support evidence-based programs or innovative pilots. Intermountain Community Care Foundation prioritizes projects that strengthen mental health, prevent suicide, address substance use, and improve community health outcomes.
Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc
Intermountain Community Care Support for Health
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) organizations improving nutrition security or providing housing-related wraparound services can access funding via Intermountain Community Care Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $100,000 support new or existing programs that address social drivers of health, including small equipment and materials essential to project success.
Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc
Youth and Economic Mobility Funding from Weld Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofits, public agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and fiscally sponsored groups in Colorado serving Weld County residents can seek mini-grants for youth engagement, economic mobility, small business support, and community-led research. Grants from Weld Community Foundation help small Colorado nonprofits drive measurable, community-focused projects with strong leadership, financial stability, and a path toward program self-sufficiency, offering up to US $5,000.
The Weld Community Foundation
Community Impact Funding from Weld Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofits, public agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and fiscally sponsored groups serving Weld County, Colorado can seek mini-grants up to US $5,000 for youth engagement, economic mobility, small business support, and community-led research projects. Colorado organizations predominantly serving Weld County residents may access this Weld Community Foundation funding for measurable, community-driven initiatives.
The Weld Community Foundation
Altra Foundation Support for Colorado Communities
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on education, health, human services, environment, culture, or community development can seek small project or program funding through the Best Life Community Awards. Eligible organizations in Pueblo County may be nominated by Altra Federal Credit Union members to receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 from Altra Foundation.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Biophilia Foundation Watershed Restoration Grants in Colorado
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit and civil society organizations and Native American tribes working on habitat and ecosystem restoration in Colorado’s arid or semi-arid regions can seek funding to restore upland streams and rivers. With a mission to advance biodiversity conservation, Biophilia Foundation provides up to US $100,000 for low-tech riverscape restoration, capacity building, and landowner engagement in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
Biophilia Foundation Inc
Wolcott Family Foundation Grants for Colorado Justice
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
With a mission to advance social change and environmental stewardship, the Wolcott Family Foundation provides Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $5,000 in one-year grants. Small, grassroots organizations with budgets under $350,000 may seek general operating or project support for civil rights, environmental preservation, poverty reduction, and community organizing initiatives.
The Wolcott Family Foundation
Wolcott Family Foundation Grants for Colorado Nonprofits
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
The Wolcott Family Foundation provides Colorado nonprofits focused on social change and environmental stewardship with US $1,000 - US $5,000 for general operating or project support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with annual budgets under $350,000, especially grassroots groups addressing civil rights, poverty, or ecological issues, may be prioritized.
The Wolcott Family Foundation
Rural Microenterprise Funding from USDA
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in Colorado that support rural microentrepreneurs can apply for USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, with awards up to US $500,000 for lending and technical assistance. Funding helps Microenterprise Development Organizations build revolving loan funds and provide training for very small rural businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Community Foundation Music Education Grants in Colorado
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Colorado K–12 schools and Larimer County nonprofits providing music education for children and youth can receive up to US $500 for instruments, supplies, program costs, and student participation needs. Grants from Community Foundation of Northern Colorado support Poudre School District music programs and youth arts opportunities, with preference for low-income and special needs students.
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
National Trust Preservation Grants for Colorado
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Colorado public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on historic preservation planning and education can apply for National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Trust Preservation Funds, offering US $2,500 - US $5,000. Focused on preservation, the fund invites small nonprofits to seek support for planning, technical assistance, and innovative outreach to engage new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust Grants for Colorado Preservation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and other 501(c)(3) groups working on historic and cultural preservation in Colorado can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 for planning and emergency interventions. The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Southwest Intervention Fund supports strategic efforts to protect archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, and traditional cultural resources in the Southwest region.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Women’s 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 opportunity, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation invites applicants in eligible Colorado counties to propose initiatives that improve income, employment, business creation, and post-secondary access or completion for female beneficiaries.
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Grants 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 TJX Foundation Grants. Eligible groups must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office, meet mission alignment, and complete an eligibility questionnaire before submitting a letter of inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Adolph Coors Foundation Grants for Colorado Youth
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits running youth mentoring, tutoring, leadership, STEM, or adult job-training programs can apply for Adolph Coors Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $175,000. With a mission to foster self-reliance and economic opportunity, the foundation favors rural organizations, year-round programming, and evidence-based, transformational outcomes for youth and adults.
Adolph Coors Foundation
Theater Impact Funding for Nonprofits from Biller Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofit professional theatres in Colorado and select Western states producing contemporary plays on current social issues can apply for the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation’s Social Impact Theatre support. Grants of US $10,000 - US $25,000 fund production, artistic, and community engagement costs, plus limited change-capital projects for business models, community connection, or new leadership.
Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation
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 technical assistance, training, and infrastructure support for small rural businesses. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites eligible applicants to seek US $10,000 - US $500,000 for projects like business counseling, facilities, revolving loan funds, and community economic development.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Legal Services Funding from Colorado Bar Foundation
Applications due Jun 19, 2027
Colorado nonprofits providing legal services to disadvantaged people, law-related education, or justice system improvements in Colorado can seek project-focused support through this program. Focused on legal and justice initiatives, the Colorado Bar Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations, including small and rural groups, to apply for approximately US $5,699 in funding for specific program expenses.
Colorado Bar Foundation