Strengthening Neighborhoods
The Strengthening Neighborhoods program funds grassroots, community-led projects in Metro Denver that leverage local assets to build capacity and drive positive change, especially in under-resourced neighborhoods.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (final submission; requests accepted monthly until then)
Funding Amounts: Average grant size: $2,500; small grants for capacity-building or grassroots projects; decisions made monthly
Summary: Supports community-led groups in Metro Denver to build capacity or organize projects that leverage local strengths, especially in under-resourced neighborhoods.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits or groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are eligible.
Description
The Strengthening Neighborhoods program, offered by the Denver Foundation, provides small grants to support community-led efforts in the seven-county Metro Denver region. The program is designed to help grassroots groups and local nonprofits build capacity, hire coaches or consultants, or launch and sustain community projects and campaigns. It emphasizes leveraging existing community assets—such as local leaders, institutions, and resources—to achieve positive change, with a focus on neighborhoods where residents earn less than the area median income and communities of color. The program is rooted in the belief that residents are best positioned to identify and address their own community’s needs.
