Colorado AAPI Circle Fund
The Colorado AAPI Circle Fund supports research, advocacy, and community programs that uplift AANHPI communities in Colorado through targeted philanthropy and civic engagement.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates: August 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grant range: $1,000–$4,000 per award; one-year funding period
Summary: Supports initiatives that uplift and serve Asian, Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in Colorado through targeted philanthropy.
Key Information: Open only to Colorado-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits or those with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Description
The Colorado AAPI Circle Fund, administered by The Denver Foundation, is a philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting, expanding, and investing in programs that benefit Asian, Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities across Colorado. The fund aims to increase resources, amplify voices, and foster civic engagement for AANHPI communities most in need. In addition to grantmaking, the fund commissions research (such as the Colorado Lotus Project) to inform more equitable philanthropic investments and to deepen understanding of the strengths, barriers, and lived experiences of Colorado’s diverse AANHPI populations.
