Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy
Forecasted
The Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy from the Denver Foundation supports research-driven advocacy and policy initiatives by Colorado nonprofits in areas like environment, housing, and youth well-being.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates: By invitation only (rolling, based on invitation)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $15,000 to $30,000; general operating or program-specific support.
Summary: Supports Colorado nonprofits advancing state and local policy and advocacy aligned with the foundation’s policy principles.
Key Information: Only invited organizations may apply; prior Community Grants Program recipients in the same year are ineligible.
Description
The Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy, administered by the Denver Foundation, provides targeted support to Colorado-based nonprofits and coalitions working to advance policy and advocacy initiatives at the state and local levels. This opportunity is designed to help organizations drive systemic change in key areas such as economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being, in alignment with the foundation’s annually updated policy principles. Grants may fund research, community engagement, coalition building, and direct policy advocacy or implementation efforts. Both general operating and program-specific grants are available, with applicants required to demonstrate how their work addresses the foundation’s priority issues and populations.
