Community Development Funding from US Bancorp Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Colorado and other U.S. Bank communities can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. New and emerging nonprofits submit a Letter of Interest; established partners apply by invitation, with priority for organizations advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Colorado Innovation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative approaches to social problems can apply for Creag Foundation support, including those based in Colorado. Funding is available for new or reimagined programs in human and social services, health, environment, arts, literacy, community safety, and related fields, with priority for smaller or evolving organizations.
Creag Foundation
Youth Development Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek funding for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness services, poverty alleviation, and refugee enrichment from the DanPaul Foundation. Focused on youth-centered initiatives, the foundation invites Colorado social science and related projects that align with these priorities to apply for grants up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Colorado social impact organizations with up to US $300,000 over three years to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities. Early-stage nonprofits and impact-first for-profits working in areas like education, health, environment, or economic mobility may be eligible, including those whose work intersects with social science research or political science.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Colorado nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience for primarily economically underserved communities can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities and international equivalents may receive up to US $100,000, with applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations in Colorado can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Programs may include public safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, or K–12 and higher education efforts, including STEM and college-career pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions offering arts or science programming in Colorado and across the U.S. can seek funding for program, capital, or limited general support, with typical awards of More than US $100,000. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs, especially those engaging youth and underserved audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Colorado Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Colorado 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites proposals that support underserved populations and strengthen local communities, which may include social science research components.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Education Grants
Organizations running education, health, or family economic stability programs for urban low-income children can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities in Colorado and elsewhere in the U.S., India, and South Africa include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related organizations.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Colorado Communities
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education, economic development, or community services programs for low- and moderate-income residents can apply for PNC Foundation support. Grants from PNC Foundation help community-based organizations fund classroom programs, educator development, housing and small business assistance, cultural enrichment, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives in PNC presence communities.
PNC Foundation
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations conducting health, education, or disaster relief work for marginalized communities worldwide, including Colorado-based groups working internationally, can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation. Grants support programs such as healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, humanitarian aid, literacy, and social services in the U.S. and numerous countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, workforce, housing, basic needs, arts, environmental, or inclusion programs can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support. Funding can back events or initiatives that advance economic mobility and social progress, and may benefit organizations conducting social science or political science-related research within these focus areas.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian human and social service nonprofits working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Colorado, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to support focused interventions for poverty, disability, social alienation, and disaster relief, the foundation prioritizes smaller organizations with strong founder-led leadership and high beneficiary impact.
Gupta Family Foundation
Kerr Foundation Support for Colorado Programs
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado can apply for Kerr Foundation grants supporting education, arts and culture, health, and human services through capital, program, or operating projects. Colorado nonprofits conducting social science or political science-related work within these areas may be competitive, though Oklahoma organizations receive priority overall.
The Kerr Foundation Inc
Colorado Atmospheric Science Funding via UCAR
Applications due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career Ph.D.-level researchers in atmospheric and related sciences can receive postdoctoral support to conduct independent research in Colorado, working in residence at NCAR in Boulder. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research offers this two-year fellowship with stipend, travel support, mentoring, and professional development; interdisciplinary social science projects related to climate and weather may be eligible.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Storytelling Support from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in Colorado. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds communications that highlight real-world impact, which may benefit social science research groups documenting community outcomes.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Colorado Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) organizations serving children, families, veterans, or people facing poverty, health, disaster, or spiritual needs can seek program support through the Robinson Foundation. This family-operated funder supports single-year, non-capital projects from Southern-region organizations active for more than three years, and social science research efforts tied to these service areas may be eligible.
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 Insperity’s corporate contributions and event sponsorships. Focused on community involvement, Insperity invites eligible charities in Denver County to request either a philanthropic grant or a single annual event sponsorship tied to areas where its employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Colorado Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peace-related initiatives can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Grants may support projects that respect people, life, and the environment, and organizations conducting social science or political science research within these areas may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Colorado Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Colorado 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can access funding for environmental and human services programs through the Lawrence Foundation; awards typically range from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Organizations conducting social science research related to community services or environmental issues may be eligible for unrestricted program or operating support, with reasonable indirect costs allowed.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants to support services and measurable outcomes. Organizations in Colorado may be eligible, with priority given where Ameriprise employees or financial advisors are actively engaged as volunteers or where employee centers are located.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Colorado
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Colorado 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help nonprofits with one year of funding; most awards are made to U.S.-based applicants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Geological Society of America Volcanology Grants in Colorado
Applications due Feb 18, 2027
Geoscience students conducting field-focused volcanology research on U.S. volcanoes can receive up to US $5,000 to support travel, living expenses, field supplies, and analytical costs. Geological Society of America partners with the USGS Volcano Science Center to honor early-career researchers; cooperation with USGS staff and studies in key volcanic regions are strongly valued.
Geological Society of America (GSA)
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Colorado Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, or disaster relief in communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports community-focused programs that address poverty, hunger, homelessness, health access, literacy, and related needs for underserved and underrepresented people.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Colorado Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Programs serving Union Pacific–served communities, including those incorporating social science research or evaluation, may be competitive if they align with these priority areas and DEI goals.
Union Pacific Foundation
Collaborative Community Grants 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 impactful collaborations, the foundation invites Colorado organizations, including those addressing social science or political science-related social issues, to showcase partnerships that measurably improve lives and model new approaches to community challenges.
Mutual Of America Foundation
National Park Service Grants for Colorado Ecosystems
Applications due Dec 31, 2027
Universities, tribes, governments, and conservation organizations conducting environmental and social science research on ecosystems in Colorado can apply for Master Cooperative Agreements that support collaborative studies, technical assistance, and education. Focused on ecosystem-based natural and cultural resource issues, the National Park Service invites CESU network participants to undertake interdisciplinary projects across biological, physical, social, and cultural disciplines.
US Department of the Interior: National Park Service (NPS)