Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy
The Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy from the Denver Foundation supports Colorado nonprofits' research and advocacy to advance equitable policy change at the state and local level.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $15,000–$30,000; recent cycles awarded $267,250–$387,500 total across 13–18 organizations.
Summary: Supports Colorado nonprofits’ policy and advocacy initiatives at the state and local level to advance systemic change on priority issues.
Key Information: By invitation only; organizations must be Colorado-based 501(c)(3)s or fiscally sponsored, and cannot have received a Community Grants Program award in the same year.
Description
The Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy, administered by the Denver Foundation, provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofits to strengthen their policy and advocacy work at state and local levels. The fund aims to empower organizations to conduct research, foster community engagement, and build coalitions to advance policy changes that align with the foundation’s policy principles—focusing on economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being. Special emphasis is placed on supporting efforts that benefit historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC and economically disadvantaged populations in Metro Denver. Grants can support general operations or specific programs and may fund both grassroots and grasstops policy initiatives.
