Community Grants Program
The Denver Foundation Community Grants Program funds Metro Denver nonprofits advancing equity in economic opportunity, environment, housing, and youth well-being, with a focus on community leadership and racial equity.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 (Cycle 1) | August 3, 2026 (Cycle 2)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$50,000 per grant; ~$4–5M awarded annually in two cycles; awards typically for one year.
Summary: Supports Metro Denver nonprofits advancing economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, or youth well-being, prioritizing equity and reducing disparities.
Key Information: Applicants must align with priority areas and demonstrate community leadership and racial equity.
Description
The Denver Foundation’s Community Grants Program is its flagship funding initiative, designed to support nonprofit organizations serving Colorado’s seven-county Metro Denver region. The program focuses on four priority areas: economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being. Its mission is to reduce racial, ethnic, and economic disparities by funding organizations that center community and constituent leadership and racial equity in their work. The program specifically seeks to improve the lives of historically oppressed communities, including low-income populations and communities of color. Grants are awarded through two annual cycles, with a strong preference for general operating support but also consideration for program-specific requests.
