[Stanton Foundation](https://thestantonfoundation.org)

March 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$10,000 in unrestricted funding per award; annual program; typically one award per organization per year

Supports small Denver-area arts and culture nonprofits led by and serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities through unrestricted funding.

Forecasted grant—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.

--- ## Description This grant program provides $10,000 in unrestricted funding to small, community-oriented arts and culture organizations in the Denver area. The focus is on supporting nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and disability communities. The grant aims to deepen community engagement with arts and culture through public programming and to strengthen the region’s cultural ecosystem by prioritizing organizations with inclusive leadership and practices. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 per award in unrestricted funding. - Funding is typically for operating or project support. - Organizations may receive one grant in a 12-month period. - No formal reporting requirement, but grantees may opt for a virtual check-in. --- ## Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must: - Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a fiscally sponsored organization. - Have an annual operating budget under $200,000. - Operate with all-volunteer staff or no more than three paid staff (not including project-based contractors/artists). - Be based in and have the majority of programming in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, or Jefferson counties. - Have a mission centered on producing and presenting arts and culture for the public. - Incorporate the perspectives of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disability communities in public programming. - Have at least three years of consistent arts and culture programming. - Not currently receive support through the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Quarterly Community Grants program. **Not eligible:** - Individuals, events, or media/film productions. - Activities with a religious purpose, endowment funding, or debt retirement. - Organizations outside Colorado or not serving Colorado citizens. --- ## Application Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** Use the [online eligibility screener](https://www.bonfils-stantonfoundation.org/grants/inclusive-communities#) before applying. 2. **Google Questionnaire:** Complete the [initial questionnaire](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3fYL-m8ZO2lxlcI_2XJhC1MqQl3fPbezttuEPmUBygiTD8Q/viewform) to initiate contact. 3. **Application Submission:** Register and apply via the [online portal](https://bonfils-stantonfoundation.my.site.com/grants/s/login/SelfRegister). 4. **Required Documents:** - Current year operating budget and most recent year-end financial statements. - Board/advisory committee list. - For fiscal sponsor applicants: signed fiscal sponsor agreement and sponsor’s financials. - Narrative responses on organizational mission, community engagement, impact, and needs. 5. **Review:** Applications are reviewed by a panel; decisions are typically made in April. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to organizations with leadership and programming reflecting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities. - Fiscal sponsorship is allowed; review [fiscal sponsor guidelines](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/660decd6eee5b30c133dff8c/664d1eef9eb0fc8a96502731_BSF%20Fiscal%20Sponsor%20Guidelines_Template%202-2024.pdf). - There is no formal reporting requirement, but grantees may schedule a virtual check-in. - Only one grant per organization per year. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Details](https://www.bonfils-stantonfoundation.org/grants/inclusive-communities) - [Eligibility Questionnaire](https://www.bonfils-stantonfoundation.org/grants/inclusive-communities#) - [Online Application Portal](https://bonfils-stantonfoundation.my.site.com/grants/s/login/SelfRegister) - [Application Requirements (PDF)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/660e217015a0dadcfc93089d/67d084b36f4f3a14ecbbf432_2025%20Inclusive%20Communities%20Application.pdf) - [Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines (PDF)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/660decd6eee5b30c133dff8c/664d1eef9eb0fc8a96502731_BSF%20Fiscal%20Sponsor%20Guidelines_Template%202-2024.pdf) - [Stanton Foundation](https://thestantonfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General/Grants Inquiries | [admin@bonfils-stanton.org](mailto:admin@bonfils-stanton.org) | | Program Director | Chrissy Deal, [chrissy@bonfils-stanton.org](mailto:chrissy@bonfils-stanton.org), 303-825-3774 | | Address | 1033 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204 | | Phone | 303-825-3774 | | Program Page | [Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Contact](https://www.bonfils-stantonfoundation.org/contact) |

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