Community Grants 2026
The Western Colorado Community Foundation 2026 Community Grants support organizations providing essential safety net services like hunger, housing, and family support to vulnerable populations in seven western Colorado counties.
Funder: Western Colorado Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 (LOI, first notification) | June 12, 2026 (LOI, second notification) | July 17, 2026 (Final submission, 5:00 pm MT)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $1,000–$5,000; small capital requests up to $25,000; generally one grant per organization per year.
Summary: Supports organizations providing essential safety net services to vulnerable populations in seven western Colorado counties.
Description
The Western Colorado Community Foundation's 2026 Community Grants program is designed to sustain and strengthen essential safety net services for vulnerable populations across its seven-county service area (Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, and Rio Blanco). The program responds to local challenges arising from federal funding cuts, state budget shortfalls, and shifting policies, with priority given to organizations addressing basic needs such as hunger, housing, and family services. The competitive process begins with a Letter of Interest (LOI); selected organizations are invited to submit a full application.
